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Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet in win Remiro kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Remiro has conceded just one goal in his last five matches between the league and UEL. Tougher games against Real Betis and Valencia over the coming weeks could end his dominance, though Remiro seldom shows signs of shirking his duties aside from a few exceptionally poor performances.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Starts in win Guevara conceded a yellow card during 65 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Guevara had only started in UEL matches until Wednesday's midweek contest. Most of the time, expect Martin Zubimendi to play as the holding midfielder in league matches even if Guevara has earned a regular role whenever a game isn't played on the weekend.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Creates two chances in win Silva created two chances from two crosses (one accurate) during 65 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Silva has created eight chances over his last four starts across league and UEL matches, recording one assist. While a guaranteed starter most weeks, Silva's age prevents him from playing as intense a role as Brais Mendez or Mikel Merino, two dynamic midfielders far more involved in the attack over the last month than Silva.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Scores in win Merino scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Merino has scored or assisted in four straight league starts following Wednesday's early effort (one goal, three assists). While not nearly as involved in the attack as Brais Mendez and with a much heavier tendency to foul (three yellow cards in 10 appearances), Merino continues to contribute at a rate worthy of paying attention to.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Provides assist in win Mendez provided one assist from three chances created on six crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Mendez also took three shots and put one on target during this contest. With assists in consecutive matches, Mendez hasn't gone more than one game in a row without contributing to a goal since August. Despite a relatively tough finish to the schedule before the World Cup break, both Mendez and his teammates look in. strong enough form to maintain their production.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sola - Remains absent Sola (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's match against Mallorca after not making the squad list.

Impact Sola will miss a third straight game due to injury and it's uncertain when he might return. Even when that happens, Andoni Gorosabel is more likely to start with consistency due to his experience over Sola.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Muscle injury confirmed Munoz has suffered an injury to the adductor muscle near his right hip, his club announced Monday.

Impact Munoz likely needs a couple of weeks to recover from this injury at the least, which was picked up in the first half of a rainy win over Celta Vigo on Sunday. As Munoz also took a large cut on his head, he needs some time to recover regardless. Look for Diego Rico to take over as the starting left-back for at least Wednesday's match against Mallorca and beyond.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lesson learned for Ancelotti as Real Madrid beats Barcelona

Real Madrid has won the first “clásico” of the season to take the lead of the Spanish league and give Barcelona another painful blow four days after the Catalan club’s hopes of adv...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes one in win Remiro conceded one goal and made two saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Remiro let in a goal for the first time in four games but still kept up a seven-game unbeaten streak. While he hasn't faced too many difficult matchups in that time, it's still good for Remiro to keep his net empty after leading the league in shutouts last season.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Logs three shots in win Sorloth took three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Sorloth scored in the midweek win over Sheriff but is now scoreless in three straight league matches. As he still looks confident enough to keep taking shots, Sorloth won't stay out of the score sheet for long.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Scores in win Zubeldia scored one goal from one shot, conceded a yellow card and made 12 clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Zubeldia was able to score the winning goal in his first start since returning from a thigh injury that had kept him out of four consecutive games. Now that he's fit, look for Zubeldia to return to the starting lineup alongside Robin Le Normand, as Zubeldia started in six-of-eight appearances before his injury.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Logs assist in win Mendez logged one assist from one chance created on six crosses (two accurate) and won five-of-six tackles during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Mendez remains in spectacular form with a second assist on the season, both of which have come over the last four matches. As he's taken firm control of set piece duties, expect Mendez to keep up his high level of involvement in the attack.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Illarramendi - Scores in win Illarramendi scored one goal from one shot and conceded a yellow card during the first half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Illarramendi opened the scoring with a fine strike from the edge of the box on a rainy day, keeping things interesting during a feisty encounter. Though he's club captain, don't expect Illarramendi to play with too much frequency given his rising age and recent injury history.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Leaves early Sunday Munoz had to be replaced by Diego Rico after 28 minutes of Sunday's match against Celta Vigo with a cut on his head and a muscular strain.

Impact Munoz was truly knocked out by the strain as he played through the cut with a wrap on his head for a few minutes in the pouring rain. He'll have to be careful not to miss much time as Diego Rico could easily lock down the starting spot at left-back while he's out.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Bench option for Celta Vigo game Barrenetxea is available for Sunday's match versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Barrenetxea is good to go after missing seven games with a thigh problem and will have the opportunity to contribute off the bench if need be. He has posted four tackles, one interception, and one clearance in four appearances (zero starts).

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sola - Unavailable versus Celta Vigo Sola (undisclosed) didn't make the game-day squad list to face Celta Vigo Sunday.

Impact Sola will skip the second consecutive fixture because of an unspecified issue. Andoni Gorosabel is getting the start in his role in this one.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool and Man City clash; Madrid hosts Barça

Manchester City travels to Liverpool on Sunday in a meeting of the English Premier League’s most dominant recent teams

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Zubimendi - Extends contract through 2027 Zubimendi signed a contract extension through 2027, it was announced Friday.

Impact Zubimendi getting a new deal is as much about his own good form (one goal, two assists in nine starts) as about tying him down amidst rumors of him eventually replacing Sergio Busquets for Barcelona. As he's still a defensively-minded player, Zubimendi's value isn't tremendously high aside from select circumstances.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Doesn't appear in win Gorosabel (ankle) wasn't used off the bench during Thursday's 3-0 win over Sheriff.

Impact Gorosabel didn't come off the bench, though he did travel with the team, and was available. The defender misses two matches with an ankle issue but his return to the bench is a positive sign that he should be fully available for a Sunday trip to Celta Vigo.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Ronaldo set to feature again in Europa League

It's the fourth round of group games in the Europa League and Europa Conference League

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Igor Zubeldia - Makes squad list against Sherrif Zubeldia made the squad list for Thursday's UEL match against Sherrif.

Impact Zubeldia returned to the bench from a thigh injury during Sunday's win over Villarreal and remains an option for this midweek matchup. To open the season, Zubeldia started at center-back six times in the first seven games. He could soon return to a similar role, but the fine form of youngster Jon Pacheco and Robin Le Normand nearing his own return could make it more difficult for Zubeldia to play as much.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE