VALENCIA NEWS

Jasper Cillessen - Tests positive for COVID-19 Cillessen has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the friendlies before the Euros, according to David Torres of El Desmarque.

Impact Cillessen's case has yet to be confirmed by the Dutch federation, though there's little to worry about as long as he recovers in time for the Euros when they start June 13. With 11 goals conceded and three clean sheets kept in 10 games this season, Cillessen is still the best goalkeeper in his country's player pool and should start if he's fit.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Tests positive for COVID-19 Gomez has tested positive for COVID, he announced from Instagram on Thursday. He's been ruled out for two World Cup Qualifiers at the start of June.

Impact Gomez should be available by the time the Copa America starts, so not all is lost with this positive test early in the summer. He scored seven goals in 31 matches this season and may have better luck scoring regularly for his country, which fields a better attacking lineup than his club put together.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal fans welcome players after club's 1st major title

Fans of Villarreal took to the streets of the small Spanish city on Thursday to celebrate the team’s Europa League title

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASN: Musah eager for long-awaited American homecoming at the Nations League Yunus Musah's international decision was a big win for the U.S. national team program but it was also an important step for Musah to connect...

MAY 26, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Return to U.S. Will Bring Things Full Circle for USMNT's Musah Yunus Musah was born in the U.S. but hasn't been back since—but that will change with the Nations League tournament in which he can become c...

MAY 26, 2021 • SI.COM

Gabriel Paulista - Makes five clearances in draw Paulista had one off-target shot and made five clearances while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Huesca.

Impact Paulista had another solid performance at the heart of the defense and helped his side to withstand heavy pressure during the second half. The centre back finished the season with four goals, one assist, 129 clearances, 59 interceptions and five clean sheets over 31 starts.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Guillamon - Makes nine clearances in draw Guillamon made nine clearances, suffered four fouls and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Huesca.

Impact Guillamon once again led Valencia's defense, racking up at least nine clearances for the third time over the last four matches and being key for his side to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure during the second half. The youngster finished the season with one goal, 102 clearances and five clean sheets over 25 appearances (21 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Creates four chances in draw Guedes had a shot on goal, created four chances and suffered four fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Huesca.

Impact Guedes finished the season in a high note, pacing his side in chances created and making the opposing defense use fouls to stop him. After a poor start, with only one goal and one assist over his first 18 appearances of the campaign, the winger improved his performance dramatically for the final 13 matches, with four goals and four assists.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kang In Lee - Four shots in draw Lee had four shots (two on target), created two chances and suffered three fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Huesca.

Impact Lee was one of Valencia's few positives on the offensive end, pacing his side in shot attempts while also finding time to create for his teammates. The youngster started three of the last four matches of the season and finished his campaign with four assists over 24 appearances (15 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Eight saves, clean sheet in draw Cillessen made eight saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Huesca.

Impact Cillessen had a huge performance between the sticks for Valencia, racking up a season-high eight saves, most of them coming during the second half, when the opposition pressed in search of a goal to avoid relegation. The goalkeeper had a strong finish for his campaign, with 20 saves, two goals conceded and two clean sheets over the last four matches.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Levante, Cádiz end their Spanish league season with 2-2 draw

Levante and Cádiz closed their Spanish league season with a 2-2 draw

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Cutrone - Left out for season finale Cutrone was left out of the final squad of the season for Saturday's trip to Huesca as a technical decision, according to caretaker manager Voro.

Impact Cutrone failed to start a single game since joining Valencia in 2021 and will likely need a new club for next season. He failed to score a single time this season between time spent at Fiorentina, Wolverhampton Wanderers and lastly with Valencia.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Guillamon - Makes nine clearances in win Guillamon made two tackles (both won), nine clearances and one block during Sunday's 4-1 win over Eibar.

Impact Guillamon had another monster performance at the heart of the defense, leading all players in clearances and helping his side to leave the pitch with just one goal allowed despite having to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure. The youngster racked up 24 clearances and six interceptions over his last three starts and will try to keep it up during Sunday's season-closing visit to Huesca.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Makes seven saves in win Cillessen made seven saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 4-1 win over Eibar.

Impact Cillessen had a huge performance here, making a season-high seven saves, but couldn't do anything when Bryan Gil appeared in front of him into the six-yard box to slot home a cross from the right flank in the 38th minute. The goalkeeper struggled with injuries this season, but is performing well since returning from the knee injury that left him out of the team in April. He'll try to close the campaign in a high note during next Sunday's visit to Huesca.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Gomez - Provides assist in win Gomez made and assist and had zero shots attempted during Sunday's 4-1 win over Eibar.

Impact Gomez couldn't take a single shot attempt for the second consecutive match, but this time he made up for that in the 49th minute, assisting Goncalo Guedes for the goal that sealed Valencia's 4-1 win. After being four months without an appearance on the scoresheet, the forward had two goals and one assist over his last three matches and will try to keep it up during next Sunday's season finale against Huesca.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Provides assist in win Gaya made an assist, created two chances and sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Eibar.

Impact Gaya was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench for the first time this season on the previous match. The left back didn't have much work to do on defense and found a lot of room to go up the field, which included an assist for his side's third goal, scored by Carlos Soler at the half-hour mark. Gaya will try to finish another productive campaign in a high note next Sunday, when Valencia visits Huesca.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Nets brace in win Guedes scored two goals off four shots, created one chance and sent in three inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 4-1 win over Eibar.

Impact Guedes bagged his first brace of the season here, opening the scoring in the third minute and then sealing the 4-1 win in the 49th. The winger has now five goals and five assists over 30 appearances (26 starts) and will try to finish his campaign in style next Sunday, when his side visits Huesca.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Nets brace, assists in win Soler scored two goals off three shots (two on target), provided an assist and made four tackles (three won) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Eibar.

Impact Soler had another huge performance for Valencia, with two goals and one assist in the first half-hour as his side put the game out of reach for the opposition. The midfielder is once again playing at a worldclass level, with four goals and three assists over his last six starts, and will try to finish the season in style during next Sunday's visit to Huesca.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Suárez goal moves Atlético 1 win from league title

Luis Suárez has scored an 88th-minute winner as Atlético Madrid rallied to beat Osasuna 2-1 and move one win away from claiming its first Spanish league title since 2014

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Man United captain Antonio Valencia retires at 35

Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has announced his retirement after a series of knee injuries

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain to allow some fans into soccer games for season finale

A limited number of fans will be allowed into some soccer and basketball games in Spain, 14 months after the start of the pandemic

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jasper Cillessen - Concedes one in loss Cillessen conceded one goal and made three saves during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Cillessen has started each of the last three matches and looked better over the past week with only one goal conceded in his last two starts. While it's nothing new that Cillessen has needed more help from Los Che's attacking players, he still needs to take advantage of matchups against lesser clubs like Eibar, which have scored the second-fewest goals in La Liga.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Comes off bench in loss Gaya logged 11 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Gaya had started in every single one of his appearances this season until Wednesday, in which he was given a brief rest after playing three days before this match. With one goal and one assist over his last three starts, Gaya is still worth consideration as an attacking fullback. Up next is a visit from Eibar, which have conceded the second-fewest crosses to defenders in La Liga.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Logs five crosses in loss Soler created one chance from five crosses (zero accurate) and put two shots off target during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Soler has been the most reliable attacker all season for Los Che, but the dominance in possession by the hosts made it harder for Soler to keep up his good recent performances. Up next is a visit from Eibar, which are tied for the second-most goals conceded to midfielders in La Liga.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE