VALENCIA NEWS

Hugo Duro - Nets from wing Duro scored once on one shot during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Duro scored his fifth goal of the season in his 10th start, as he continues to make the most of his chance in the starting XI. He earned that starting spot after scoring twice in five minutes off the bench and he has been a strong part of the starting XI ever since. Next up is a Saturday clash with Elche where he will look to keep the goal-scoring form going.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Scores in first start back Gomez scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta.

Impact Gomez scored in his first start back from an undisclosed injury and looked solid throughout the match. The forward looked to be back to his best, and is a solid fantasy option in most matches. Next up is a very favorable Saturday clash with Elche.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia football falls to Scripps Ranch in high-scoring 2-A regional championship game The Vikings erase a 17-0 deficit to take the lead in the second half, but they end up losing in the CIF SoCal Regional Division 2-A final.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Rayo avoids Copa loss in shootout against 5th-tier team

Rayo Vallecano came close to becoming the first top-flight club to be eliminated in the first round of the Copa del Rey this season but won a penalty shootout against fifth-divisio...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dimitri Foulquier - Picks up fifth yellow card Foulquier took one shot on target, made one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Foulquier had a quiet outing, but received his fifth yellow card of the season during the home draw. The right-back is now suspended for Sunday's visit to Celta de Vigo. He will be eligible to return when they host Elche on Dec 11.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Picks up fifth yellow card Diakhaby created one chance, made three tackles (all won), one interception, five clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Diakhaby had a good defensive outing, leading his side in tackles and making the second-most clearances, but it wasn't enough to keep the clean sheet and secure the win at home. The centerback also received his fifth yellow card and is suspended for Sunday's visit to Celta. He will be eligible to return against Elche on Dec 11.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Wass - Picks up yellow card in draw Wass registered one inaccurate cross, one tackle (won), one interception and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Wass had a quiet outing during their home draw, failing to takle a single shot or create at least one chance for only the fourth time in the season. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card of the season in the proccess, something to keep in mind at Celta on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Converts PK against Rayo Soler scored one goal from three shots. created three chances, sent in four crosses (three accurate), made three tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances and picked...

Impact Soler had a great overall performance, converting a PK in the 19th minute to give them the early lead. But they allowed an equalizer in the second half and he also received his third yellow card of the season later. The midfielder will now look to get on the scoresheet again at Celta on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Makes four saves in draw Cillessen made four saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Cillessen had a good outing, but conceded once in the second half as they ended up with the home draw. The goalkeeper has three clean sheets in nine starts so far. He will look to bounce back at Celta on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depay late goal key to Barcelona ending winless run on road

Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho have scored late goals in a 3-1 victory at Villarreal to help Barcelona end its winless streak in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nani's 2022 option declined by Major League Soccer's Orlando

Nani’s 2022 option was declined by Major League Soccer’s Orlando, allowing the 35-year-old forward to leave on a free transfer

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jasper Cillessen - Keeps clean sheet in draw Cillessen kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Cillessen has kept two clean sheets over his last three matches but otherwise has conceded at least two goals in four of his last six starts. Should his good and bad efforts continue to alternate, life won't be so easy in his next match against Rayo Vallecano, which rank among the league's better attacking sides.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Alderete - Keeps clean sheet in draw Alderete kept a clean sheet with two interceptions made and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Alderete has kept two clean sheets in his last three starts but has already conceded eight yellow cards this season: an impressive feat for only playing in 13 matches. Given some of the wider fouling tendencies under manager Jose Bordalas in his past life at Getafe, it's worth being careful with Alderete and his fellow defenders even if they're keeping their net empty. Up next is a visit from Rayo Vallecano.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Busy in draw Gaya created two chances from eight crosses (two accurate), kept a clean sheet and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Gaya has been one of the best performers for Los Che over the last month with two goals, one assist, 33 crosses and 10 tackles from his last six starts. Up next is a visit from Rayo Vallecano, which have done well to limit production by defenders this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Logs six crosses in draw Soler logged six inaccurate crosses and put one shot on target during Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Soler has had a tough time staying consistent over the last month but he's done better with 11 crosses and nine corners taken over his last two starts. A visit from Rayo Vallecano won't be the easiest matchup in Soler's next contest, but his importance to the attack for Los Che could still make him a reliable option.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Guillamon - Serves suspension Guillamon completed his suspension during Sunday's scoreless draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Guillamon logged an impressive five yellow cards in six matches to earn his ban for accumulation during this game. While he may end up with a record if this trend continues upon his return, that won't be as helpful for his fantasy value. Up next is a visit from Rayo Vallecano.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid cruises to win over Granada, retakes league lead

Real Madrid has cruised to a 4-1 win over 10-man Granada to reclaim first place in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man City has attacking concerns, Napoli vs. Inter

Manchester City could be without three of its key attackers for a home match against Everton in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former soccer executive charged with sexually abusing minor

Spanish media reports that public prosecutors have charged a former president of Valencia soccer club with sexually abusing a minor

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hugo Guillamon - Yellow card suspension Guillamon will miss the Nov. 21 trip to Sociedad with a yellow card suspension.

Impact Guillamon picked up his fifth yellow card against Atletico Madrid before the international break, and will be suspended for the Sunday clash with Sociedad. Uros Racic will likely get the start in defensive midfield, a role with limited fantasy value at best,

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE