VALENCIA NEWS

Maxi Gomez - Subs on in draw Gomez (foot) subbed into Saturday's draw against Levante in the 74th minute and he played the final 15 minutes or so of the game.

Impact Gomez returned to the pitch Saturday after missing three games with a foot injury he suffered in early April. Valencia has four games remaining on the schedule, and Gomez will hope to be fit enough to be back in the starting lineup to close out the season.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Fills stat sheet in draw Alderete had one off-target shot, made three tackles (all won), seven clearances, three interceptions and one block and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against L...

Impact Alderete returned two the lineup after being an unsued substitute during the previous two league matches and was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, leading all players in clearances and keeping opposing forwards at bay during the entire contest. With 19 tackles and 41 clearances over his last six starts, the centre back will try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Creates three chances in draw Soler created three chances, sent in five crosses (three won) and suffered five fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Soler had another productive outing, creating several opportunities for his teammates as he usually does, but this time none of them led to the final product. With 11 goals and five assists over 28 league appearances this season, the playmaker will try to keep up with the strong play during next Saturday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Mamardashvili - Makes five saves in draw Mamardashvili made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Mamardashvili had another great performance, making some tough saves and holding the opposition scoreless until the 81st minute, when Oscar Duarte drew things level at 1-1 with a very well-placed header. After keeping four straight clean sheets, the goalkeeper allowed four goals over the last three starts, but made nine saves during this stretch. Up next for him is Saturday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Assists, gets sent off in draw Gaya made an assist and was shown a red card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Gaya was back in the starting XI after being an unused substitute on the previous match and assisted Hugo Duro's opener with a perfect cross from the flank in the 27th minute. However, just four minutes later the left back was shown a straight red card - with VAR assist - after punching an opponent away from the play. That means Gaya will be suspended for next Saturday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Scores in draw Duro scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Duro was back in the starting XI after being an unused substitute on the previous match. And the forward made most of the lone opportunity he had, beautifully heading home a cross from the left to open the scoring for Valencia in the 27th minute. This was the second goal of the season over 29 apperances for the forward and he'll hope it helps him to remain in the lineup for next Saturday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moriba Ilaix - Suspended against Levante Moriba will miss Saturday's clash against Levante with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Moriba picked up his fifth yellow card of the La Liga season in last week's defeat to Villarreal, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's game. He has started just two of seven matches in the competition since the start of March.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Plays in cup final Guedes (neck) started and played the full 120 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 (5-4 after penalties) defeat against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey Final.

Impact Guedes had missed Valencia's final game before the Copa del Rey Final with a neck injury, but he was in the lineup on Saturday and took three shots in the game, including his converted penalty kick during the shootout. He should be good to go for next weekend's La Liga clash against Levante.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Paulista - Starts Copa del Rey Final Paulista (strain) started and played the full 120 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 (5-4 after penalties) defeat to Betis in the Copa del Rey Final.

Impact Paulista missed Valencia's previous two La Liga games heading into the cup final with an injury, but he was back in the XI on Saturday. He should be available again versus Levante next weekend.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT's Yunus Musah misses penalty as Real Betis win Copa del Rey USMNT midfielder Yunus Musah missed the crucial spotkick as Real Betis beat Valencia on penalties in the final of the Copa del Rey. Betis’ w...

APRIL 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Betis beats Valencia 5-4 on penalties to win Copa del Rey

Real Betis has beaten Valencia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Copa del Rey in Seville

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Bayern, PSG aim to seal titles; City plays Watford

Bayern Munich can seal a record 10th consecutive Bundesliga title in style with three games remaining with a victory at home over second-placed Borussia Dortmund

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who is Joaquin? The 40-year-old Real Betis and Valencia great bidding for Copa del Rey glory A look at Real Betis' Joaquin, who is continuing to feature for the La Liga side at the age of 40 and who faces old club Valencia in the Cop...

APRIL 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joaquín's finale: Betis faces Valencia in Copa del Rey final

Joaquín Sánchez helped Real Betis win its last major trophy in 2005 when they won the Copa del Rey

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thierry Correia - Active in loss Correia logged eight crosses (two accurate) and won two-of-three tackles during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Correia only played for 64 minutes of the match but still got in a good shift before he was taken out, in a likely move to rest before the Copa del Rey final against Real Betis. With 14 crosses in his last three matches and seven tackles made, Correia will get a favorable matchup should he start in the next league match against Levante, which have conceded the most goals in the league.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Concedes two in return Cillessen conceded two goals and made three saves during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Cillessen returned to the lineup in a likely move to rest Giorgi Mamardashvili before the Copa del Rey final against Real Betis. Given his chance to come back, Cillessen didn't exaclt impress against a tough opponent, though an early penalty didn't make things easy. Up next in the league is a visit from Levante, and it remains to be seen if Cillessen will start by then as well.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos De Sousa - Takes two shots in loss Andre put two shots off target and won three-of-five tackles during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Andre also conceded his third yellow card in his last five appearances, which could be a result of a forward making more tackles than taking shots. As Andre has started just three times in his last nine games, his presence is likely due to rotation ahead of the coming Copa del Rey. Even with a reduced role, he could get one more chance to complete the rotations against Levante, which have conceded the most goals in the league.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helder Costa - Logs three crosses in loss Costa provided three inaccurate crosses during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Costa has logged seven crosses over the last two matches (both starts) but has otherwise failed to impress since being dropped from the regular lineup in January. It remains to be seen what kind of impact he could have against Levante, which have conceded the most goals in the league.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Creates two chances in loss Soler created two chances from three crosses (zero accurate) during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Soler had scored in two straight starts but only lasted 55 minutes into this encounter. Even in a rivalry matchup, preparing for the coming Copa del Rey final is likely more important, Solerwas never likely to play all of Tuesday's game. His next league encounter should be far easier against Levante, which have conceded the most goals in the league.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis and Valencia lose ahead of Copa del Rey final

Real Betis has missed a chance to move closer to the Champions League places after a 1-0 loss at home to Elche in the Spanish league

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS