VALLADOLID NEWS

Jordi Masip - Concedes goal to Elche Masip made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Masip was beaten by a Josan strike on Saturday, but Valladolid have now won four of their last seven games since Masip took over from Sergio Asenjo as the starter in goal. On Tuesday he will face Athletic Club -- which have scored 21 times in 13 matches this season -- in the final clash before the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Records brace of assists in win Plata took three shots on target and assisted two goals in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Plata was arguably man of the match Saturday in what was his first start since early October after recovering from a knock. He set up goals for Javi Sanchez and Roque Mesa against Elche and he was also a threat himself with his shots from the right wing.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roque Mesa - Scores goal against Elche Mesa scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche. He also made an interception in the match, and he took three shots overall.

Impact Mesa bagged the eventual winner Saturday with his second goal of the season from midfield, which ties his personal La Liga record across a campaign that he set in 2018/19 while with Sevilla.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Sanchez - Scores goal against Elche Sanchez scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Sanchez opened the scoring Saturday with his first ever La Liga goal coming from a corner kick routine against Elche. He has started 12 consecutive games in central defense for Valladolid since the season opener.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Escudero - Comes off injured against Elche Escudero was subbed out at halftime of Saturday's victory against Elche after suffering an apparent knee injury. He took a shot on target and created a chance in the match before b...

Impact Escudero had a solid first half on Saturday before having to come off with a potential injury. He has started in all nine of his La Liga appearances for Valladolid this season but Lucas Olaza could replace him at left-back if he's not fit enough for Tuesday's clash against Bilbao.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - Remains out Malsa (knee) will miss Saturday's match against Elche, his club has announced.

Impact Malsa has already missed one game with his knee injury and remains out for at least one more contest. He's only played four times since joining Valladolid and will likely offer more of an impact in 2023.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Fresneda - Plays second half in loss Fresneda played for the second half of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna, logging three crosses.

Impact Fresneda returns after missing three consecutive games (two wins, one loss) due to a hamstring injury. He'll now look to take back his starting spot from Lucas Rosa, who did well with 12 tackles made in three starts but is still more of a backup than a proven stsarter.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid held by Girona in Spanish league in another setback

Real Madrid has been held by Girona to a 1-1 draw at home in the Spanish league to follow up its first loss of the season in all competitions

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jawad El Yamiq - Abundance of clearances El Yamiq tallied 11 clearances and an interception in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Osasuna.

Impact El Yamiq had himself a busy day with a season high of clearances on Sunday. With 21 clearances in three matches, looks like the Moroccan will keep his left back position. He has a total of 30 clearances and seven interceptions in six appearances on the campaign so far.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Masip - Keeps busy in loss Masip had eight saves with two clearances but allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Osasuna.

Impact Masip failed to stop Ezequiel Avila's penalty kick and Moi Gomez' goal that cost Valladolid the game on Sunday. He has done a decent job not allowing too many goals a match, only conceding a maximum of two in the last six matches. The 33-year-old has raised his average saves per game to 3.7 after a total of 21 saves in the last six contests.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - Ruled out against Osasuna Malsa (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Malsa's absence makes sense as he's been limited in training throughout the week. With four appearances off the bench, a lack of fitness isn't likely to help his standing in the squad. Instead, Monchu, Roque Mesa and Kike Perez stand as the top options in midfield for manager Pacheta.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Malsa - Training separately Malsa trained on his own during Thursday's session due to pain in his left knee, according to his club ahead of Sunday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Malsa played as recently as Saturday's win over Real Sociedad but evidently is now dealing with an injury. As his role hasn't proven too large just yet, his absence won't change much about the lineup.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema resting, Madrid beats Sevilla 3-1 to extend lead

Karim Benzema proudly showed his Ballon d’Or award to fans at the Santiago Bernabéu and then sat back as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 and increased its lead of the Spanish league

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordi Masip - Keeps clean sheet in win Masip kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Masip is fortunate to come away with a shutout as two different goals by the opposition were called back by VAR. If Sergio Asenjo returns to the starting lineup following a broken hand, then Masip can take some confidence out of his performances with four goals conceded in five games and a couple of stopped penalties.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Keeps clean sheet in win El Yamiq kept a clean sheet with eight clearances made and blocked three shots during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact El Yamiq went the distance by completing the match despite some suggestion from the manager he wasn't ready after a return from a quad injury. He also had some luck go his way to keep the shutout thanks to goals called back by VAR against the opponents though that won't matter as much on the box score. Now that he's fit, El Yamiq will hope to become a regular part of the defensive lineup for a team that's won two straight games.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monchu Rodríguez - Logs assist in win Monchu logged one assist from two chances created on three crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Monchu has shown increasing offensive involvement when in the lineup as he's scored once and logged one assist over his last four starts. With one assist from seven crosses in his last two appearances, Monchu might be earning a more steady role in the lineup than he's had so far. It's still worth showing some caution as he's earned two bookings and committed 12 fouls in nine appearances.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Leon - Finds net in win Leon scored one goal from one shot and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Leon has quickly proven himself to be a difference maker with three goals in his last two starts to secure some major wins at home. Form can be fleeting for a striker in teams fighting relegation but Leon has scored five times in his last five games and will hope to buck that trend.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shon Weissman - Takes one shot in win Weissman put one shot on target in 75 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Weissman has started in two straight games but taken just one shot in that time. With Sergio Leon in scoring form, there's a new top forward for their team and one that with reliable production will keep them in the first division. If Weissman continues to start each week, his value could rise from its currently unremarkable place.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Asenjo - On bench Saturday Asenjo (hand) made the bench for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Asenjo gets one more game on the bench after returning from a broken hand. Masip deserves at least one more start after saving multiple penalty attempts during a midweek win over Celta Vigo.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Ramping up pace El Yamiq is available for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad but won't be able to play the full 90, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact El Yamiq came back from a muscular injury during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Celta Vigo and like Gonzalo Plata, will look to increase his minutes and compete for a starting spot. Until then, Zou Feddal, Javi Sanchez and Joaquin will be preferred over El Yamiq.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Not available for full match Plata is fit but not available to play a full match, according to manager Pacheta ahead of Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Plata returned from a two-match absence in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Celta Vigo and will look to work his way back to full fitness. At the least, Plata should be preferred over Ivan Sanchez when both are available.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Asenjo - Available for selection Asenjo (broken hand) is available for selection in Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Asenjo figures to start over Masip after missing four games due to a broken hand. Though Masip saved one penalty officially but stopped two from Iago Aspas due to a replayed chance, Asenjo opened the season as the starter and should get the first crack at playing on his return.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Masip - Saves PK versus Celta Masip made four saves, including a penalty, and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Masip had arguably his best performance of the season so far. He couldn't do much to avoid the goal scored by the opposition just before halftime but, other than that was perfect, even saving the same penalty twice as the referee, assisted by the VAR, ruled out Iago Aspas' first attempt because the goalkeeper appeared to come off his line before the shot. Sergio Asenjo (hand) will still be questionable for Saturday's home clash against Real Sociedad, so Masip will probably make his fifth start in a row.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Plano - Provides assist versus Celta Plano made an assist after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Plano was brought as part of a double substitution at the hour mark and left his mark in the 74th minute, assisting Sergio Leon for his side's third goal with a nice cross from the left flank. The attacker will hope his first assist of the season helps him to win his starting spot back for the upcoming games.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE