RAFA MIR NEWS

Scores in loss Mir scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Mir recorded the lone goal for Elche Sunday for his fourth of the season. He's been having a solid campaign after two months in the season, adding on 14 shots on target and winning eight aerials, though has only completed three successful dribbles while being dispossessed 13 times.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yamal and Rashford score as Barcelona rebounds from clasico loss

Lamine Yamal scores early as Barcelona rebounds from its clasico defeat by beating Elche 3-1 at home to regain second place in the Spanish league on Sunday

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Five shots in 1-0 win Mir recorded five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Oviedo.

Impact Mir had scored in three games in a row before this match, with his only shots on target ending in goals. In this game, however, he took five shots, which was more than the three games before that, and he put two shots on target for the first time this season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home draw Mir scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Mir scored his third goal in the campaign in the 70th minute, but Elche conceded again later and ended up with the road draw. The forward logged his third start in four appearances. He also made a season-high five clearances.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Elche draws at Sevilla to remain unbeaten in La Liga

Elche continues to surprise in La Liga

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Valencia halts Getafe's super start in La Liga

Getafe's super start to La Liga has come to a halt after a 3-0 loss at Valencia

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Scores with lone shot Mir scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Friday's 2-0 win over Levante.

Impact Mir found the back of the net in the 46th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The forward has two goals to go along with three shots over his last three starts.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw vs. Atletico Mir scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Mir only had one shot on target in this match, but the veteran striker made the most of the opportunity. He took advantage of a perfect pass from Alvaro Rodriguez to drill an effort past Jan Oblak and equalize the contest. Mir, who joined Elche on loan from Sevilla for this season, should be a regular upfront for the club if he's able to play as well as he did in this game vs. Los Colchoneros.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona roars back to win 3-2 at Levante as Atletico Madrid drops more points

Barcelona has fought back from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 at Levante with a late own-goal by the hosts in the Spanish league

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Joins Elche CF on loan Mir has joined Elche on loan from Sevilla for the 2025/26 season with an option to purchase, his new club announced.

Impact Mir was formed in the academies of Valencia and Barcelona before making his professional debut with Wolverhampton in England. He became one of the top strikers in La Liga after spells with Las Palmas and Huesca, which led him to Sevilla where he played in European competitions and won the Europa League. Mir is expected to become a regular starter in the frontline of the newly promoted club to help them avoid relegation at the end of the season.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Sevilla Mir is returning to his parent club Sevilla after ending his season-long loan spell in Valencia.

Impact Mir featured in 22 games across all competitions for Valencia while on loan from Sevilla, scoring two goals and providing two assists. The striker is now returning to his parent club with two years remaining on his contract, and his future is a bit unclear since it is not yet certain if he will play a role heading into 2025/26 under new coach Matias Almeyda.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Impact off bench Mir scored one goal and provided two assists in 20 La Liga appearances for Valencia in the 2024-25 season.

Impact Mir came off the bench to score a vital equalizer in the season finale at Betis, converting a pass from Andre Almeida in the 75th minute for his first and only goal of the season. The late strike secured a valuable point on the road and capped a solid run of form in limited minutes. Mir's role as a reliable substitute adds depth to the attack heading into next season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Late equalizer stops Betis win in warmup for Europa Conference League final

Real Betis has warmed up for next week's Europa Conference League final against Chelsea with a 1-1 draw at home against Valencia in La Liga

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Four shots in away win Mir generated four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Mir took four shots without scoring in the away win against Las Palmas. He is still without a goal, and this was only his fourth start of the season. His four shots and two shots on target were the most he has attempted in any game this year.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in victory Mir assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact Mir's pinpoint cross Saturday setup a late Valencia goal that earned them a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. The assist marks just the second goal contribution of the season and first since August for Mir who has endured an injury plagued 2024/2025 campaign. The forward haas made just 12 appearances and has not featured in Valencia's starting XI since La Liga's Gameweek 3.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unused Mir went unused off the bench in Sunday's 2-0 win over Leganes.

Impact Mir has been on the bench each of the club's last two outings, seeing a spot on the bench but going unused both times. This is at least positive news, as he is deemed fit and ready for minutes. He has started in three of his six appearances this season, so he will hope to see time soon.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Mir is out for Sunday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Carlos Corberan, per Javi Teruel of AS Dairo. "He is still part of the group and his evolution is good. I don'...

Impact Mir is still out, remaining on the sidelines for a sixth straight game due to his quadriceps injury. He still has no deadline for a return, with the player still working through his evolution. That said, he will hope to be fit soon, although that is unknown.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Sevilla Mir (quadriceps) won't be available for Saturday's game against Sevilla, manager Carlos Corbaran told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Fran [Perez] and Rafa [Mir]...

Impact Mir suffered the quad injury in December, but it seems he's in the final stages of the recovery process. This means he might have a shot at returning against Real Sociedad on Sunday, Jan. 19.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers quadriceps injury Mir is out for the time being due to a quadriceps injury, according to his club.

Impact Mir is set to miss some time after suffering an injury Sunday, with the forward going down with what has been diagnosed as a quadriceps injury. An exact return date is still unknown, although he will probably miss at least two weeks. He hasn't started since September, so his absence shouldn't force a change.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Copa del Rey Mir scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Ejea in the Copa del Rey.

Impact The striker played for the first time in quite some time and was able to find the back of the net. It remains to be seen if he'll be fit enough to play in league matches, though at least, he'll be an option going forward.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Cup play Mir (quadriceps) is eyeing a return against Ejea in Copa Del Ray action on Dec. 4, according to manager Ruben Baraja. "Rafa is doing well in his evolution, today he has completed t...

Impact Mir is nearing his return to action, with the forward now looking to be an option for Wednesday's match. This is solid news for the player, as he has missed the club's past eight games with the issue. He did start in the opening three matches of the season, so he will hope to see the start when he returns. However, a bigger question will be if he continues to play with his legal battle going on, with the attacker arrested for some serious allegations earlier this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on recovery Mir (quadriceps) is still working on his recovery as he is expected to remain out for the time being. "He [Mir] is undergoing a recovery process, and there is usually a gap between...

Impact Mir is continuing his recovery from a quad injury as he aims to train with the team in the next week or two. This will likely keep him out until December, the earliest. He's been out since August as he struggles to return to fitness while also dealing with off the field issues at the same time.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absence longer than expected Mir (quadriceps/personal) will not return to the squad in the coming weeks, manager Ruben Baraja told media during the pre-match press conference before Monday's match against Las...

Impact The striker has had a tumultuous season due to off-field issues while also dealing with a quadriceps injury, though it seems the injury is now in the rearview for the striker. It seems as if the earliest Mir could return to the side might be after the November international break, but it seems this is a fluid situation given all the things that have happened over recent months.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with quadriceps injury Mir is out for the time being due to a quadriceps injury, according to his club.

Impact Mir had reports of an injury and those claims have come true, as he is now set to spend time on the sidelines. There is no timetable for a return, so it is unknown when he will be available. However, it can be concluded he will be out until at least after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Mir has now picked up a small injury to go along with his pending sexual assault allegations, according to manager Ruben Baraja. "I had a control test of his small injury this morn...

Impact Mir has had his issues compounded, as the forward is now dealing with an injury after already having been arrested due to an ongoing legal process. It appears the issues are small, but he is still being left out to preserve his fitness moving forward. His availability moving forward is unknown, as it seems the injury will not keep him out long and the club has yet to rule him out due to his sexual assault allegations, so he could return at any time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE