VALLADOLID NEWS

Jordi Masip - Saves team from loss Masip had six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Masip made six saves in the match, the highest he has made in any match this season. He has played only two games since his return from injury and has started all of his 19 appearances. He has only kept five clean sheets, but made a staggering 72 saves and averages 3.8 saves per game.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Substituted in victory Plata generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against Villarreal.

Impact Plata had yet another frustrating day and failed to record a goal involvement. He has not found the back of the net this season in 25 appearances, but has set up four goals in the same period. He has proven to be a good presser as he averages 1.8 tackles per game.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Scores in victory El Yamiq scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact El Yamiq netted his first goal of the season. He has been an important part of Valladolid's defense. He has averaged 4.1 clearances and 1.5 interceptions per game. He has been benched only once in the last eight games and will be expected to start against Girona and Valencia over the fortnight.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Coms off injured Hongla recorded three tackles (two won), six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win against Villarreal. He was injured and subbed out in the 70th minute.

Impact Hongla was having a busy day at defense, however had to come off in the 70th minute with an undisclosed injury. Since joining the club from Serie A side Verona, he has been able to total 25 clearances and 13 tackles (nine won) in the last eight matches, upping his clearances a game to 2.7.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Substitute option against Villarreal Machis made the game-day squad list for Saturday's bout against Villarreal.

Impact Machis is available after being sidelined for three matches with a strain and will be eased into action. He has recorded ten shots (three on target), three key passes, and 15 crosses (eight accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Kenedy - Assists off bench in draw Kenedy assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Kenedy made just his fifth appearance of the season Sunday, and marked the occasion with his first assist of the season. It came in the 86th minute as his cross found Monchu's head to briefly give his side a 3-2 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match as well as his only cross, and he added one won tackle in his short 10 minutes of action.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Rosa - Assists in draw Rosa assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Rosa recorded his first assist of the season Sunday, as his cross found Kike Perez in the 33rd minute for the opening goal. It was the only chance he created in the match and his only cross. He also won two of his three attempted tackles, took one off-target shot and made one clearance in his 66 minutes of action. He picked up a yellow card as well, his second of the season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyle Larin - Assists in draw Larin assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Larin recorded another goal contribution Sunday, marking his third straight appearance with one. It came in the 68th minute as his pass found Selim Amallah who scored to tie the match at two. It was one of two chances he created in the match, to go with two shots (one on target), one won tackle and a clearance in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card for his third straight match, giving him four on the season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Monchu Rodríguez - Scores off bench in draw Monchu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Monchu scored what could have been the winning goal Sunday, as his header in the 86th minute off a Kenedy cross gave his side the 3-2 lead. It was the only shot he took in his short 10 minutes of action.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selim Amallah - Scores off bench in draw Amallah scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Amallah scored just two minutes after being subbed on Sunday, as his 68th minute goal assisted by Cyle Marin tied the game up at two apiece. It was the only shot he took in the match, and he also created one chance and whipped in one inaccurate cross in his 24 minutes of action.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Perez - Scores in draw Kike Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Perez scored the opening goal of the match Sunday, as he scored in the 33rd minute off a Lucas Rosa cross. It was one of two shots (one on target) he took in the match, to go with one chance created and one inaccurate cross in his 80 minutes of action.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Masip - Concedes three in draw Masip registered three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Masip registered his first start since Feb. 18 Sunday after missing the past five matches with a shoulder injury. He did not have the best of returns, as he conceded three goals and made three saves. He faces a more difficult matchup next Saturday at Villarreal who have scored 37 goals in 28 league matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico moves closer to Real Madrid with 5th straight win

Atletico Madrid has continued its hot streak with a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano to move within two points of second-place Real Madrid in the Spanish league

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid tops Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou with Benzema hat trick

Karim Benzema scored a hat trick as Real Madrid overturned Barcelona’s advantage in the Copa del Rey semifinals with a resounding 4-0 win at Camp Nou Stadium to reach the final for...

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Olaza - Out with quad injury Olaza is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a quadriceps injury he suffered in training, Valladolid announced Wednesday.

Impact Olaza missed last weekend's defeat against Real Madrid with this quad injury, and he's now expected to remain sidelined at least until late April. Sergio Escudero or Lucas Rosa should take over as the starting left-back/left wing-back until Olaza can return.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Fresneda - Makes two tackles in rout Ivan Fresneda generated two tackles (both won), one interception, one clearance, one block, two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 6-0 loss against Real Mad...

Impact Fresneda had a quiet outing and couldn't do much to avoid the tough loss on the road. The centerback was part of the defense that conceded six goals, and he has only one clean sheet in the season so far. He also received his second yellow card in the proccess.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Asenjo - Makes 12 saves in loss Asenjo registered 12 saves and allowed six goals in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Asenjo had a game to forget during a busy and tough road loss. The goalkeeper logged his season-high with 12 saves, but also allowed six goals on the road. That was his fifth start in a row since recovering from a hand injury, but he has yet to keep a clean sheet over that span. He will look to bounce back versus Mallorca on Sunday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi tries to repeat Guardiola's feat against Real Madrid

Xavi is on the verge of leading Barcelona back to the Copa del Rey final and repeating a feat last achieved when Pep Guardiola was in charge more than a decade ago

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javi Sanchez - Set for return Sanchez is set to return from a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Sanchez served a one-match ban against Real Madrid, but is now eligible to return once more. The defender can return once more, with a good chance to return to the center of the defense in the starting XI.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema nets 7-minute hat trick, Madrid beats Valladolid 6-0

Karim Benzema has scored a hat trick in a seven-minute span as second-place Real Madrid crushed Valladolid 6-0 in the Spanish league

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalo Plata - Starting against Real Madrid Plata is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Plata returns from a groin injury in time to start for Valladolid on Sunday. The attacker has provided four assists in 23 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Kenedy - Back in bench role Kenedy is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Kenedy returns from a torn hamstring which has kept him out since the middle of January. The attacker has played just 81 minutes, but is available from the bench if called upon.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Masip - Serving as backup Masip is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Masip returns from a shoulder injury which kept him out of Valladolid's previous four matches. The keeper will serve as the backup on Sunday with Sergio Asenjo in the starting XI.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selim Amallah - Makes bench Sunday Amallah is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Amallah returns from a hamstring injury which kept him out of Valladolid's previous two matches. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE