Xavi starts as Barcelona coach by beating Espanyol
Xavi Hernández has enjoyed a win on his return to Camp Nou as Barcelona’s new coachNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Xavi coaches 1st Barcelona game in derby against Espanyol
Xavi Hernández will coach his first match for Barcelona in a derby against an Espanyol team that will arrive at Camp Nou in its best form in yearsNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
European leagues see surprise leaders, slumping super clubs
Five of 12 Super League founder clubs lie outside the Champions League qualifying places as domestic soccer pauses for the international break with surprise title challengers acros...NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet in win Remiro kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.
Impact Remiro has conceded more than one goal on just three occasions all season and heads into the international window with a solid win earned on the road. With his side still top of the table, Remiro should remain a useful asset as long as the defense holds up. Up next is a visit from Valencia, which have scored 21 goals in 13 matches.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Isak - Goal streak broken Isak put one shot off target in 71 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.
Impact Isak had scored in four straight matches and also went scoreless in a midweek UEL match, so his run of success had already been somewhat over by this game. Another international window is sure to keep him busy with the Swedish national team, so it will be interesting to see how he comes out the other side against Valencia.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adnan Januzaj - Scores from spot in win Januzaj scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.
Impact Januzaj capped off a solid week with a game-sealing penalty after amassing a ridiculous 27 crosses during a midweek UEL match. His place in the lineup, with six starts in the last seven matches, has been helped by the absence of Mikel Oyarzabal (undisclosed). As a result of the injury situation, it's important to monitor who's available and how that affects Januzaj after the international break against Valencia.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Merino - Scores in win Merino scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and won two-of-three tackles during Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.
Impact Merino has performed well on both sides of the ball recently with one goal, one assist and 11 tackles made over his last four matches. As he still sits one yellow card away from a one-match ban, he's riding a fine line, but he could continue to be useful if he keeps his fouling to a minimum. Up next is a visit from Valencia after the international window.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Portu - Logs assist in win Portu provided one assist from one chance created during 19 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.
Impact Portu has struggled to stay in the lineup consistently over the two weeks before this match and still managed to set up Mikel Merino's strike in this game. Until he's able to return to the first XI with regularity, his value won't be too high.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resumen de CA Osasuna vs Real Sociedad (0-2)
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Rueda de prensa CA Osasuna vs Real Sociedad
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Atlético concedes twice in injury time; Sociedad top
A late push moved Real Sociedad back to first place in the Spanish league but a late collapse kept Atlético Madrid from getting closer to the topNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool at West Ham; AC Milan hosts Inter
Two of the Premier League’s in-form teams go head-to-head at the London Stadium when West Ham hosts LiverpoolNOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi
Barcelona faces an important match at Celta Vigo while its club officials are busy negotiating in Qatar to sign Xavi Hernández as its new coachNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Conte set for first game since Tottenham hiring
Antonio Conte is preparing for his first game in charge of Tottenham against Vitesse in the Europa Conference LeagueNOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celta ends Rayo's winning streak at home in Spanish league
Radamel Falcao has been held scoreless as Rayo Vallecano's winning run at home was halted by Celta Vigo in the Spanish leagueNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alejandro Remiro - Makes costly error Remiro conceded one goal and made four saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Remiro nearly had a well-earned clean sheet but fumbled Iker Muniain's late free kick and lost his chance to earn three points. Despite this error, he's still played well recently to secure draws against two tough teams in Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club, so he should try to remain confident against Osasuna, which have scored 14 goals in 12 matches this season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Isak - Scores pen in derby Isak scored one penalty goal from three shots (all on goal) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Isak played a pivotal role in the derby by giving his side the lead, but his goal likely saved what was a quiet performance from the Swedish star. With four goals in his last four starts across all competitions, Isak remains at the center of La Real's game plan while Mikel Oyarzabal is unfit. Up next is a trip to Osasuna, which have conceded 15 goals in 12 matches this season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mikel Merino - Rough in derby Merino logged five tackles (four won) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Merino put himself at the center of much of the contest and managed to conceded his fourth yellow card from the last six matches across all competitions. If he continues his physical trend, any good defensive work won't add as much value. Up next is a trip to Osasuna.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Sorloth - Takes two shots in draw Sorloth put two shots off target during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Sorloth was active all night and even drew the penalty for Alexander Isak's goal, but that didn't stop him from getting pulled with one-third of the match left to play. As his numbers are still improving with one goal in his last two starts, he could be worth monitoring in a trip to Osasuna, which have conceded 15 goals in 12 matches this season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adnan Januzaj - Creates three chances in draw Januzaj created three chances from six crosses (three accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.
Impact Januzaj was a solid contributor in a tense derby matchup but also conceded his fourth foul in two matches. With Mikel Oyarzabal still out, Januzaj's production has been helpful even if his minutes still aren't the best with no full 90s completed in league play this season. Up next is a trip to Osasuna, which have conceded 15 goals in 12 matches.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resumen de Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club (1-1)
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Goalkeeper's mistake costs Sociedad victory in Basque derby
A mistake by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro has cost his team victory against rival Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country derby in the Spanish leagueOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Unbeaten AC Milan visits Roma; West Ham at Villa
AC Milan’s unbeaten start to Serie A could be tested in a visit to Jose Mourinho’s RomaOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barça draws in Barjuan debut; Vinícius brace as Madrid wins
Barcelona has been held to a 1-1 draw at home by lowly Alavés in the debut of caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan for the Catalan clubOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barjuan gets 1st and possibly only chance to lead Barcelona
Sergi Barjuan will get his first chance to lead Barcelona from the Camp Nou dugout when it hosts Alavés at the weekendOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
