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JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Now available Battaglia completed his one-match suspension during Friday's 1-1 draw with Espanyol.

Impact Battaglia had started in two straight games before picking up his ban for yellow card accumulation. He'll hope to start alongside Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta in central-midfield as soon as he can.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended after fifth yellow card Battaglia will be suspended for Friday's match against Espanyol after picking up a fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Battaglia started in two consecutive matches but had been walking on thin ice for a couple games before then as well. In his absence, Idrissu Baba looks a likely candidate to start, as he's played from kickoff in three of his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be in squad Battaglia (undisclosed) will make the squad list for Saturday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Javier Aguirre.

Impact Battaglia missed one match before the international break due to injury but is back and should be able to add a sixth start in seven games. Clement Grenier might move to the bench with Battaglia back in the team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Almeria Battaglia will miss Saturday's match against Almeria, according to manager Javier Aguirre in his prematch press conference.

Impact Battaglia had picked up the injury during Sunday's loss to Real Madrid and remains out for at least one more game. Iddrisu Baba should take Batttaglia's place in the starting lineup during his absence, though neither offer much fantasy value as defensive players.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Mallorca Battaglia joined Mallorca from Sporting CP, it was announced Friday. He's committed to a two-year contract with his new club.

Impact Battaglia had spent last season on loan with Mallorca but now sticks with the island club on a permanent deal. Primarily a central or defensive-midfielder, Battaglia isn't likely to hold tremendous value.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Battaglia created a chance and won one of two tackles in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Osasuna. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Battaglia made 26 appearances (12 starts) in his second loan campaign in La Liga, first with Alaves in 2020/21 and then with Mallorca this past season. The 30-year-old midfielder is set to return to Sporting Lisbon in the summer.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy on defense in draw Battaglia had one shot on goal and made five tackles (one won), four clearances and three blocks during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Sevilla.

Impact Battaglia was very important for Mallorca with his tenacity ahead of the defensive line, which guaranteed him some nice peripheral numbers and helped his side to leave the pitch with a valuable point in the fight against relegation. He certainly strengthened his case to remain in the lineup for Sunday's home clash against Rayo Vallecano.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits the shower early Battaglia drew one foul and received one red card in limited time off the bench during the 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Battaglia was brought off the bench with limited time left in the match as fresh legs. However, the midfielder ultimately committed a sloppy foul and then proceeded to argue with the ref. This eventually led to an ejection and he is expected to miss at most one match because of it. While he is out, there will be no adjustments made by Mallorca, since Battaglia is rarely used to begin with.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Elche Battaglia picked up his tenth yellow card of the season and as a result will be suspended for Wednesday's match against Elche.

Impact Battaglia spends his time as a tough-tackling midfielder, but that doesn't often offer much fantasy value when he's only made 38 tackles and been suspended on three different occasions. Jota and Pere Pons are two options to fill the gap in midfield and Battaglia will be eligible for the final two games of the season against Granada and Sevilla.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE