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Keeps clean sheet in win Silva kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Monday's 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Silva earned his first clean sheet since joining Betis and helped to secure just his second win in six starts. Like a few other players on this team, now is a good time to get into rhythm before the next international window, but things won't be easy in the next match against a high-scoring Rayo Vallecano.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Silva made two saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Silva made his second consecutive start, once again getting the nod over Claudio Bravo. He was beaten once each half, but couldn't do much to prevent either goal. The goalkeeper is yet to keep a clean sheet after six starts in all competitions this season and will try to shut the opposition down for the first time during Oct. 18 visit to Alaves.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Silva conceded one goal and made one save during Monday's 2-1 win over Granada.

Impact Silva topped his former club to record his first win since joining Betis this summer. Through four games, Silva has conceded one goal per start but finally got enough attacking support to come away with three points. He could find another good matchup against Espanyol, which have scored just one time in four games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in loss Silva allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Silva allowed the game's lone goal in the 61st minute as Betis dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed three goals in three starts while his two saves upped his season total to five.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Silva conceded one goal and made two saves during Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Silva has been a member of two consecutive draws to open the season and hasn't had nearly as much to do in making saves as he did last season with Granada. With the arrival of German Pezzella, things should only get better defensively, though Silva will have a tough matchup in his next game against Karim Benzema and Real Madrid.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cádiz draws 1-1 at Real Betis with fans back in stands

Álvaro Negredo’s retaken penalty and Jeremías Ledesma’s key save saw Cádiz secure a 1-1 draw at Real Betis in the Spanish league

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes one save in 1-1 draw Silva made one save and conceded once during the 1-1 draw with Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Silva was barely tested at all during the draw Saturday. The keeper would have had a clean sheet if not for a break down in his backline. He became one on one and he was beat with a perfect shot to give up the win and the clean sheet. His debut with Betis could have surely gone better, but nevertheless he will be the new number one man moving forward.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes without impact at Euro Silva was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Belgium.

Impact Silva didn't have any impact here at the Euros but his late return will likely see him take a longer break and return to his club later than most which could have him have a slower beginning of the new campaign.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Move to Betis made official Silva signed with Real Betis on Friday. He's committed to a five-year contract with his new club.

Impact Silva, who went from the Spanish second division to the Europa League and Portuguese national team while with Granada, was expected to make this switch since January. For now, the 2020/21 season should be considered somewhat of an anomaly as Silva went from one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga to the second-worst by goals conceded, and he should get more support when backed up by a deeper roster with more money to spend. The only predicament will be competing with Joel Robles and Claudio Bravo for the starting job, though the length of Silva's contract and his still-climbing trajectory should hive him an early edge heading into next season.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on bench Silva was left on the bench for Sunday's scoreless draw with Getafe.

Impact Silva only played in one of the final six matches of the season due to a groin injury and a desire to stay fit before this summer's Euros, as eventually received a call-up to the Portuguese national team. After being one of the best goalies in the league and in fantasy during his first La Liga season, Silva conceded the second-most goals of any 'keeper with 55 shipped in 32 starts. This bad record isn't entirely indicative of his skills, as Silva still secured multiple wins and kept his team in games with major saves. He'll be worth following next season whether or not he's still with Granada.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo highlights talented Portugal squad for Euro 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead a talented Portugal squad that will try to defend its European Championship title

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid wins to keep up pressure on Atlético in La Liga

Real Madrid has won 4-1 at Granada to stay within range of Spanish league leader Atlético Madrid entering the final two rounds

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes four in return Silva conceded four goals and made three saves during Thursday's 4-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Silva returned to the lineup after missing three matches with a groin issue. As his defense didn't fare very well against an opponent that was also without its best lineup, it wasn't a very good performance for the league's worst defense. He'll look to produce a better showing against Deportivo Alaves, which are tied for the fourth-fewest goals scored in La Liga.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal rues late equalizer; United wins in Europa League

Arsenal conceded in injury time to draw 1-1 with Slavia Prague in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal, while Manchester United has won 2-0 in Granada

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi nets 2 in record-tying 505th Liga match, Atlético win

Lionel Messi has scored two screamers in his record-tying 505th Spanish league appearance for Barcelona

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi, Griezmann net 4 for Barça; Madrid held at Osasuna 0-0

Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have scored twice each to lead a 4-0 rout at Granada as Barcelona continues to improve in the Spanish league

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi plays 750th game for Barça, Suárez leads Atlético win

Lionel Messi set up Frenkie de Jong for a goal to help earn a 1-0 win at Huesca in the Argentine great’s 750th overall appearance for Barcelona and his 500th in the Spanish league

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS