RUI SILVA NEWS

Unlucky own goal Silva recorded 11 saves and allowed two goals, but also allowed an own goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Silva was a standout performer, registering a season-high 11 saves during Real Betis's 1-2 loss to Atleti on Sunday. Silva was saddled with an unlucky own goal after the Betis defense failed to clear a cross that eventually deflected off of the keeper and into the back of the net. Silva has eight clean sheets on the campaign, one shy of his total during the 2022- 2023 campaign. Silva and Betis will look to keep the ball out of the net Sunday when the take on Villarreal who have scored 43 times, the sixth most in La Liga.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Spectator in win Silva recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Athletic.

Impact Silva was held without a save for the first time since January 21 in a four-nil loss to Barcelona but remains in decent form with four clean sheets in his last seven matches. Up next is a tough trip to an Atletico Madrid side who have scored 52 goals in 26 contests.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Another clean sheet Silva recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Silva has alternated between a clean sheet and not since December, but February marked the first month during which he maintained a clean sheet in back-to-back appearances. He is on quite a roll as of late, with a 91.7 save percentage and three clean sheets across his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Silva had five saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Cadiz.

Impact Silva kept his third shutout in his last six matches, with each of his three games with five or more saves this season resulting in clean sheets. Up next is a match against a Deportivo Alaves who have scored 24 goals in as many contests.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Silva registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Silva's day was not very busy Sunday, allowing one goal despite only facing two shots on net. This continues his trend over the past two matches of having quiet days in net, now only making one save in both matches, with the difference being that he registered a clean sheet in their previous contest. He will now look to pick up his seventh clean sheet in league play when facing Cadiz on Friday.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Mallorca Silva recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Silva made a save and a clearance, showcasing activity in his box. Notably, he secured his sixth clean sheet of the season in just 13 appearances. This performance was particularly crucial, coming on the heels of a game where he conceded four goals to Barcelona.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four versus Barcelona Silva registered no saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Silva matched his worst performance output of the campaign Sunday, conceding four goals and not registering a save. He will look for a rebound performance and his sixth clean sheet next Saturday when Real Betis take-on a Mallorca attack that ranks in the bottom five of goals scored in La Liga.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Silva made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Silva kept his fifth clean sheet of the season Saturday as he saved the two shots on target he faced. It was a relatively easy match for him versus one of La Liga's worst attacks. He faces a significantly more difficult match Sunday versus Barcelona, a side which has scored 36 goals in 19 league matches this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Silva had four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Silva conceded two goals Wednesday, including a goal in the 96th minute scored by Williot Swedberg which won the match for Celta Vigo. It marked his third match (in 10 La Liga starts) conceding multiple goals. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Saturday versus Granada, a side which has scored 22 goals in 19 league matches this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Girona Silva recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.

Impact Silva had a decent performance Thursday, registering three saves while allowing one goal in the draw. The goalie has now appeared in the club's past six matches following an injury-filled start to the season, recording two clean sheets during that span. He will look to pick up another when he faces Celta Vigo on Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Sociedad Silva kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Silva helped Betis claim a point as both teams failed to score on Sunday. The clean sheet was the fourth in eight league starts for the keeper while his four saves upped his season total to 27.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in draw Silva made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Silva had a quiet day in the net Saturday for his third start in a row. In league play, the keeper has let in eight goals in seven appearances, totaling 23 saves with three clean sheets in that span.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in draw Silva registered eight saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Silva had an impressive performance in goal as he maintained a clean sheet despite being down to 10 men for the majority of the contest. The goalkeeper set a new season-high with eight saves in the contest. If Claudio Bravo is still unfit to play, then Silva would face off against Villanovense in the Copa del Rey.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss Silva got the start and made two saves during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Sparta Prague.

Impact Silva returned to the starting XI after an undisclosed issue knocked him out previously. He failed to stop all three shots he faced and ended up left with the loss in the Europa League. Silva will likely take on a more significant role if Claudio Bravo remains on the sideline.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Silva (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Thursday's UEL match against Sparta.

Impact With Claudio Bravo still out, Silva is back in the net after missing the last three matches with an injury. He's played in two UEL games thus far, allowing a goal while holding on to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out on Sunday Silva is not in the match day squad to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Silva misses out on Sunday's match, his second consecutive absence in all competitions. Fran Vieites replaces Silva in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from squad Silva was not named to the squad ahead of Thursday's matchup with Aris Limassol.

Impact Silva has started each of the club's previous two Europa League matches but appears to have suffered some kind of knock ahead of the matchup with Aris. Without Silva in the squad, Claudio Bravo is likely to feature in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Granada Silva (hamstring) was called up ahead of Thursday's matchup with Granada.

Impact Silva started five straight matches before suffering his hamstring injury, recording 14 saves and two clean sheets while conceding seven goals. With a quick turnaround before Sunday's meeting with Valencia, the club could opt to hold Silva back for one more match in favor of Claudio Bravo but should give the starting job back to Silva sooner rather than later.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at training Silva (hamstring) was pictured training with the squad ahead of Thursday's matchup with Granada.

Impact Silva was originally expected to be out through the October international break but it seems the goalkeeper could be making a quicker return to the squad. Still, with a fully capable Claudio Bravo holding down the goalkeeping duties, the club will have no reason to rush SIlva back into action.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for extended period Silva (hamstring) will be missing multiple matches after manager Manuel Pellegrini stated, "Rui Silva, since there is a FIFA break coming soon, again for the national teams, he wil...

Impact Silva made an early exit in his last match against Barcelona after picking up a hamstring injury and will now miss an extended period with this injury. At first, it was deemed minor, but after Pellegrini's comments on Wednesday, it is clear this is more serious of a knock than they expected. With Silva missing the next couple of games, you can most likely expect Claudio Bravo to get the start after returning to full fitness or Fran Vieites if Bravo is not yet ready to go.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not called up Silva (hamstring) wasn't called up for Thursday's trip to Rangers.

Impact Silva won't be an option for Thursday's Europa League opener against Rangers. The goalkeeper suffered a hamstring injury against Barcelona and will now miss at least one match. There's no definite timeline for Silva's return as he waits for the result of scans on his hamstring.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Silva's injury suffered against Barcelona on Saturday and has been diagnosed as an adductor problem.

Impact Silva's injury was deemed minor by the team but he should certainly be considered a doubt to face Rangers on Thursday in Europa League action. With Claudio Bravo (lower leg) also injured, the club could be forced to start Fran Vieites whose only senior-team appearance came off the bench in place of Silva.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in loss Silva was injured and subbed out in the 46th minute of Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Barcelona. He registered one save and allowed two goals before exiting the match.

Impact Silva was unable to complete the match, after allowing two goals against in the first half. Silva has a total of 14 saves on the season, compared to seven goals conceded. The next match for Real Betis is scheduled for Thursday, however, Silva's status remains unsure.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE