VALENCIA NEWS

Atlético scores twice in stoppage time to Simeone's relief

Atlético Madrid has ended its poor run of results by scoring twice in stoppage time to rally from two goals down and beat Valencia 3-2 in the Spanish league

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Soler - Back in starting XI Soler (adductor) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Atletico.

Impact Soler only missed a couple weeks with his muscle strain and he's immediately back in the starting XI Saturday. It's unknown if he's ready for a full 90, but he's in the XI and on the majority of set pieces. That said, a trip to Atletico Madrid usually doesn't result in a ton of opportunities.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City can strengthen title bid at Southampton

Manchester City heads to Southampton seeking a 13th straight win to move 14 points clear in the Premier League

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid to face Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey quarterfinals

Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will face each other for the fourth time in two months when they meet in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Omar Alderete - Makes three clearances in draw Alderete made two tackles (won both), three clearances and one block during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Alderete saw his partner Mouctar Diakhaby sending the ball into his own net during the opening minutes and then was solid despite having to face some talented attackers. His numbers were okay, but still far from what he is already to display. Up next for the centre back is Saturday's visit to Atletico Madrid.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Domenech - Makes two saves off bench Domenech made two saves after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Domenech made his season debut, being brought in the 18th minute to replace injured Jasper Cillessen and made a pair of nice saves along the way to deny the opposition a second goal. If Cillessen can't recover for Saturday's visit to Atletico Madrid, Domenech will probably get his first start of the campaign, with Giorgi Mamardashvili backing him up.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Scores equalizer against Sevilla Guedes scored a goal off five shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in six crosses (three accurate) and suffered three fouls during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Guedes was again Valencia's best player, pacing his side in shots attempted and crosses. And the forward was rewarded for his efforts just before halftime as he drew things level at 1-1 with a powerful header off a cross from the left flank. This was the fifth goal over the last five matches for Guedes and he'll try to keep adding to his tally during Saturday's visit to Atletico Madrid.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Scores own goal in draw Diakhaby had one off-target shot, made one clearance and three interceptions and scored an own goal during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Diakhaby had a nightmare start here as he sent the ball into his own net in the 7th minute while trying to clear a cross from the right wing. The centre back saw the opposition create a lot during the rest of the match, but couldn't produce enough numbers to recover from the early mistake. Up next for Diakhaby is Saturday's visit to Atletico Madrid.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simeone losing magic touch in his 10th year at Atlético

This season was supposed to be Diego Simeone’s chance to firmly establish Atlético Madrid as Spain’s top team and cap his incredibly successful decade as its coach

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético out of Copa, Sevilla held in Spanish league race

Atlético Madrid has been eliminated 2-0 by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Luis Gaya - Sent off against Sevilla Gaya was shown a red card in the 89th minute of Wednesday's draw against Sevilla following a foul on Lucas Ocampos for his second booking of the match. He assisted a goal and made...

Impact Gaya set up Goncalo Guedes' equalizer on Wednesday with a cross, but will be suspended for Saturday's clash against Atletico. Toni Lato could replace him at left back for the game.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Comes off injured against Sevilla Cillessen was subbed out of Wednesday's draw against Sevilla in the 18th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a save but conceded a goal in the match before being tak...

Impact More details about Cillessen's injury will likely emerge after the game, but as of now he is questionable to play in Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid. Jaume Domenech replaced him on Wednesday, but Giorgi Mamardashvili is another option who could fill in at goalkeeper if necessary.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Back in starting XI Correia (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Correia missed close to a couple weeks with the injury, but he hasn't been completely healthy since September, so his return to the XI is a bit of a surprise. The hope is that he can remain healthy and rack up some starts at right-back or wherever he plays.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Foulquier - Subs on in Copa del Rey Foulquier (groin) played the final half hour of Sunday's Copa del Rey victory against Atletico Baleares.

Impact Foulquier played for the first time in just over a month on Sunday after recovering from a groin injury, and he should be available for Wednesday's La Liga clash against Sevilla as well.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool eyes second place, Inter faces Atalanta

Liverpool will look to reduce the gap to English Premier League leader Manchester City to 11 points by beating Brentford at home on Sunday

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dimitri Foulquier - Training with team Foulquier (groin) has returned to training with Valencia and is getting closer to making his return.

Impact Foulquier has missed Valencia's last three La Liga matches with a groin injury, but he is training with the team once again and could be an option by next week's clash against Sevilla.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colombia defensive midfielder Valencia signs with Austin

Austin FC has signed Colombia defensive midfielder Jhojan Valencia from Deportivo Cali to a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Paulista - Still out with hamstring injury Paulista (hamstring) was not in Valencia's match day squad for Saturday's defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Paulista hasn't played since October since suffering a hamstring injury, and Saturday was his eighth La Liga game that he missed. There is no timetable for his return yet, and Mouctar Diakhaby will continue filling in at center back until he is fit again.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Takes four shots in loss Wass had four shots (one on target) and made two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Wass was one of his side's few positives on the offensive end, pacing Valencia in shots attempted, one of them being a long-range rocket that was amazingly saved by the opposing goalkeeper during the second half. The midfielder's last goal came in August but he's trying his best to end this drought, with nine shots over his last three appearances. Up next for Wass is Jan. 19 home match against Sevilla.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Sends in four crosses in loss Gaya (undisclosed) created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made three clearances and two blocks during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Gaya was back with the team after being left out for the previous match due to an undisclosed issue and had his hands full on defense against an inspired Marco Asensio, but still found room to provide some help on the attacking end. The left-back is one of La Liga's best when fully fit and will hope to be at his best during Jan. 19 home match against Sevilla.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Concedes four in loss Cillessen made four saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Cillessen did everything he could against Madrid's powerful attack, but, after being beaten from the penalty spot right before halftime, the goalkeeper conceded other three goals during the final frame. With nine goals allowed over his last three starts, Cillessen will try to bounce back during Jan. 19 home match against Sevilla.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE