VALLADOLID NEWS

Jordi Masip - Five saves against Madrid Masip made five saves (two goals conceded) during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Masip did well to keep the visitors off the board for upwards of 80 minutes, but he eventually conceded a penalty kick effort from Karim Benzema. He then yielded another to Benzema in the waning minutes as his 10-man squad pressed for an equaliser. Across 10 starts, the veteran keeper is averaging three-and-a-half saves per match and next heads Saturday to Mallorca.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Perez - Named to match-day squad Perez (groin) was included in the match-day squad against Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact It's the first appearance for Perez since Sept. 9 versus Girona, a stretch of nine games on the shelf for the right-back. Prior to getting hurt, Perez started the first five matches of the season and could be in the mix to reclaim that spot on the pitch moving forward.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Kenedy - Available as substitute Kenedy (groin) will be in the squad versus Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact Kenedy's only appearance for the club came back on Sept. 9 versus Girona, a 14-minute substitute outing. Even with the forward cleared to play, he is unlikely to see much in the way of minutes looking ahead to the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - On bench against Real Madrid Malsa (knee) was named to the match-day squad versus Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact Malsa is back in the squad after missing the previous three contests due to his knee issue. The midfielder has yet to start for the club this season and figures to remain primarily a substitute option moving forward. As such, Malsa will be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Out against Real Madrid El Yamiq (hamstring) was left out of the match-day squad for Friday's matchup with Real Madrid.

Impact El Yamiq suffered his hamstring injury at the World Cup while playing for Morocco. Considering the defender has struggled to feature for his club, he has just five starts this season and his eventual return to the squad may not have much of an impact on fantasy players.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Sanchez - Named to starting XI Sanchez (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI against Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact Sanchez has been a mainstay this season, starting all 13 of his appearances for the club. The central defender's primary fantasy value will come from defensive stats, having racked up 50 clearances, 18 interceptions and 14 tackles this season. Still, Sanchez is a target in the box, scoring once on five shots (one on target) as well.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Escudero - Starting against Real Madrid Escudero (knee) will start Friday's matchup with Real Madrid.

Impact Escudero started just two of his last four inclusions in the match-day squad but will make the starting XI coming out of the international break. In his last five outings, the left-back has registered 16 crosses (five accurate), eight shots (three on target) and six corners. Given his ability to push the attack, Escudero should be a top-half fantasy target as long as he can maintain his place on the pitch.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona, Madrid resume Spanish league fight post World Cup

Barcelona and Real Madrid resume their fight for the Spanish league title as the competition starts again following a seven-week hiatus for the World Cup

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jawad El Yamiq - Picks up hamstring issue El Yamiq was forced off with a hamstring issue during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Croatia in the World Cup third place playoff.

Impact El Yamiq picked up a hamstring issue and was unable to carry on during Saturday's loss. The defender limped off of the final World Cup match for Morocco and will now be looking towards a domestic return. El Yamiq's first chance to play is a Dec. 30 clash with Real Madrid in La Liga.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Ten clearances in clean sheet El Yamiq blocked two shots, made two interceptions, a tackle and ten clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Portugal.

Impact El Yamiq was a member of the Morocco back four that helped keep a clean sheet on Saturday. The center back's ten clearances led the team as El Yamiq has become a locked on starter for the surprise semi finalists due to injury to Nayef Aguerd.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Comes off bench in win El Yamiq subbed in for the final 15 minutes or so of Thursday's 2-1 victory against Canada.

Impact El Yamiq featured off the bench in each of Morocco's last two games of the group stage, wins over Belgium and Canada, respectively.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Sends four crosses versus Netherlands Plata had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Friday's 1-1 tie to Netherlands.

Impact Plata was active and created some danger up front. He's now racked up a total of 10 crosses through merely two WC matches and set pieces boost his numbers additionally but with just two assists all season it's a bit unlikely he gets a major contribution in the group finale versus Senegal.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Logs six crosses in win Plata logged six inaccurate crosses and made two interceptions during Sunday's 2-0 win over Qatar.

Impact Plata continues his solid play since returning to the lineup for Valladolid as well, with two assists on nine crosses in his last three starts for club and country. If the in-form Enner Valencia (two goals) stays in the lineup following a knee issue, than Plata could continue to be an important threat from the wing in a team that's likely to be an underdog in other matchups.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético ends skid with win in Copa del Rey

Atlético Madrid has ended a five-game winless run before play pauses in Spain for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordi Masip - Concedes three in loss Masip conceded three goals and made three saves during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Masip has lost two of his last three matches, conceding six goals in that time. The final weeks of the first half of the season have caused further injury issues in Masip's team, though he's still performed well for a club that should be even deeper in the relegation battle than they are. Instead, Masip can use the World Cup break to solidify his starting spot over Sergio Asenjo in 2023.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Leon - Comes off bench in loss Leon recorded no stats during 23 minutes of Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Athletic.

Impact Leon might have earned a break after starting in six of the last seven matches and scoring five times. While still not consistent enough to offer confidence in his production, Leon has still shown more potential to score than either Sergi or Shon Weissman.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monchu Rodríguez - Adds three crosses in loss Monchu had three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Athletic.

Impact Monchu has done better in recent weeks to contribute offensively while limiting the likelihood of getting booked, as he's created three chances in his last four appearances while committing seven fouls (zero in Tuesday's game). He started seven times over his first 12 appearances of the season and still has more work to do if he's to improve his numbers further.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Olaza - Logs four crosses in loss Olaza had four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 3-0 defeat to Athletic.

Impact Olaza returned to the lineup while Sergio Escudero was unavailable and did what he could to get involved with his team often on the back foot. In nine appearances over the first half of the season, Olaza created 11 chances from 41 crosses while starting six times.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Guardiola - Quiet in loss Sergi had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Athletic.

Impact Sergi made just his second start in his last six appearances, again failing to provide a major threat on goal. It's difficult to trust much of the attacking options among Sergi and his teammates, though Sergio Leon has scored five goals in 13 appearances (seven starts).

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Sanchez - Won't travel for Athletic match Sanchez will miss Tuesday's trip to Athletic Club, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact It's unclear why Sanchez is out after scoring in Saturday's win over Elche, but he'll get some rest instead of playing in a four-day turnaround. Jawad El Yamiq could join the starting lineup while Sanchez stays home.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - Still absent Malsa (knee) will miss Tuesday's trip to Athletic Club, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Malsa has been out the last two games with a knee issue and will skip Tuesday's trip to finish out his recovery during the World Cup break. He's made four appearances off the bench since joining Valladolid and has the talent to start on occasion if he can get fit.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Escudero - Out against Athletic Escudero (knee) will miss Tuesday's trip to Athletic Club, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Escudero picked up the injury in Sunday's win over Elche and remains out for the final match before the World Cup. In his place, Lucas Olaza should return to the lineup at right-back.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Aguado - Creates three chances in win Aguado made a block and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Aguado was back in the XI against Elche on Saturday and he was a dangerous passing threat from midfield. He has assisted two goals from 13 chances created in 12 La Liga appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Plano - Takes four shots in win Plano took four shots (two on target) and made two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Plano was dangerous from the left wing on Saturday and he's now taken six shots (three on target) across his last two appearances. He only has one goal and one assist in La Liga this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE