VALLADOLID NEWS

MATCHDAY: Newcastle hosts Man United; Napoli vs Milan

Newcastle and Manchester United go head-to-head in a fight for the Champions League spots

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski nets 2, Barcelona goes 15 points clear of Madrid

Robert Lewandowski has scored twice in Barcelona’s 4-0 win at last-place Elche as the Catalan club opened up a 15-point lead atop the standings in pursuit of its first Spanish leag...

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cyle Larin, Canada's record scorer making a big impression in La Liga After a tough time in Belgium, the joint-record scorer for the Canadian men's team tells The Athletic about his strong start in Spain

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jordi Masip - Return possible Masip (shoulder) could return as soon as Sunday's clash with Madrid, manager Pacheta told reporters.

Impact Masip suffered an AC joint injury and was sidelined for four matches before the international break. With the two additional weeks to recover it appears Masip could return as soon as Sunday's trip to Madrid. The goalkeeper made a return to training earlier in the week, but is still dealing with some discomfort.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selim Amallah - Not ruled out Amallah (hamstring) is a game-time call for Sunday's trip to Real Madrid, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Amallah was a surprise inclusion in training and could return as soon as Sunday's trip. The midfielder missed two matches before the international break with the hamstring injury but is returning ahead of schedule. Amallah isn't likely to see time in the starting XI even when fully fit.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Potential for return Plata (groin) could return for Sunday's trip to Real Madrid, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Plata could return as soon as Sunday's trip to Madrid, despite missing the international matches due to a hamstring issue. The forward was able to train throughout the week and has the chance to return to the first team straight away. Plata has assisted twice in three starts before the break, going the full 90 in each match.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selim Amallah - Dealing with hamstring injury Amallah has missed Valladolid's last two games with a hamstring injury he suffered in training in early March, Marca reports.

Impact Amallah has been limited to just two La Liga appearances off the bench since his winter deadline day transfer from Standard Liege, as he was sent off in the defeat against Celta Vigo in late February and then picked up this injury just before he was eligible to return in March. He now has an extended period of time to recover before Valladolid's next match against Real Madrid on April 2 after the international break.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Machis - Out with muscular injury Machis was ruled out for 4-6 weeks after suffering a muscular injury in his leg against Elche in mid-March, Marca reports.

Impact Machis had started four consecutive La Liga games on the left wing after arriving as a winter signing from FC Juarez until he suffered a calf injury in mid-February. He then recovered and made a few appearances off the bench before suffering this muscular injury in the March 11 draw with Elche, and he's now expected to be sidelined at least until mid-April. When fit, Machis is averaging three shots (one on target) and 1.7 chances created per 90 minutes for Valladolid.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Plata - Missing internationals with injury Plata suffered an adductor injury in Friday's defeat against Athletic Club and will remain in Valladolid during the March international window rather than linking up with Ecuador,...

Impact Plata will miss out on Ecuador's upcoming international friendlies against Australia while he recovers from this injury. He will hope to be available once the club season resumes with a La Liga clash against Real Madrid on April 2.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roque Mesa - Set for selection Mesa is set to return from a one-match ban after being sent off against Elche.

Impact Mesa had a horror show of an appearance, coming on for the second half only to be shown a straight red card. The midfielder is now eligible to return after the international break, with his first match back likely to be an Apr. 2 trip to Real Madrid.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Eligible for selection Hongla is eligible to return from a suspension after being sent off against Elche.

Impact Hongla is an option for the first team once more after seeing a pair of yellow cards last time out against Elche. The midfielder has seen consistent starting time of late, and could return immediately to the starting XI against Real Madrid.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyle Larin - Bags another goal Larin scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and two clearances in Friday's 3-1 defeat to Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Larin has been in great form of late, totaling his third goal in five matches. He will likely take over the main striker role over Sergio Leon, who has failed to score a goal since Oct 22. Larin has also totaled the same amount of goals as Leon in 14 less games played.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Asenjo - Concedes three in loss Asenjo had three saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 loss against Athletic.

Impact Asenjo could not live up to his previous match performance with three goals allowed Friday. Since taking over the goalkeeping duties, he has failed to record one clean sheet with eight goals let in on 14 saves. He will continue to get tested in La Liga with a trip to Real Madrid on Apr 2, who have scored five goals in the last five games.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bilbao wins at Valladolid 3-1 to end winless Liga run

Iñigo Martínez has scored from a free kick to help Athletic Bilbao win at Valladolid 3-1 in the Spanish league on the same day the veteran defender was called back to Spain’s natio...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javi Sanchez - Suspended again Javi Sanchez had one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-1 loss against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 6th minute.

Impact Sanchez will serve another one match suspension for yellow card accumulation after receiving his 10th yellow card of the season. He has been shown five yellow cards in nine matches, after it took him 13 games to accumulate his first five. Jawad El Yamiq will likely get the start Apr 2 against Real Madrid in his absence.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin Fernandez - Taken off with injury Joaquin generated two tackles (two won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche. He was subbed off due to a strain injury in the 62nd minute.

Impact Joaquin was forced to come off the pitch Saturday after suffering from muscular issues. He has started in 16 of the 18 matches played, totaling a goal with 23 tackles (22 won) and 17 interceptions. He has been giving more playing time of late because of his accuracy to complete tackles, winning 95% of all tackles attempted thus far.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roque Mesa - Subs in, gets sent off versus Elche Mesa received a red card after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Mesa subbed in just before the hour mark and didn't bring any substantial impact. To make things even worse, the midfielder received two yellow cards over a five-minute span during second half's stoppage time, the second one for a reckless challenge that could've earned him the red card alone. As a result, Mesa will be suspended for Friday's clash against Athletic Bilbao, becoming available to return just after upcoming international break.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Gets sent off against Elche Hongla received back-to-back yellow cards to be sent off during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche. Prior to that, he had four tackles (all won), seven clearances and two blocks.

Impact Hongla had his best performance since joining Valladolid at the end of the winter transfer window but then received two yellow cards in less than a minute during second half's stoppage time to waste what should've been a very positive fantasy output. The holding midfielder will be suspended for Friday's clash against Athletic Bilbao, being available to return after the upcoming international break.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jawad El Yamiq - Busy defensively versus Elche El Yamiq made one tackle, nine clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact El Yamiq was once again an imposing presence at the heart of the defense, prevailing over forwards most of the times and being key for his side to withstand heavy pressure during most of the match. That's now 20 clearances over the last two starts for the center-back, who will look to keep up with the strong play during upcoming contests.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Asenjo - Logs nine saves against Elche Asenjo made nine saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Asenjo was one of the best men on the pitch, making a ton of nice saves and being on the verge of keeping a clean sheet. But then, deep into second half's stoppage time, came Tete Morente to ruin his plans with a one-timed shot off a partial clearance from the defense that the goalkeeper couldn't stop. Despite the late setback, Asenjo should be proud of his season-high nine saves. Up next for him is Friday's home clash against Athletic Bilbao.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Olaza - Provides assist versus Elche Olaza made an assist, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Olaza assisted Cyle Larin's opener with just four minutes into the game but then couldn't add any other substantial contribution while he remained on the pitch. Despite the lack of peripheral numbers, setting up a goal should be enough for the left-back to not returned to the bench on the upcoming contest.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyle Larin - Scores against Elche Larin scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance, suffered three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Larin needed just four minutes into the game to make an impact, slotting home a cross from the left to open the score for Valladolid. That's now four goals over seven league apperances for the striker since joining Valladolid on loan post World Cup. He'll try to keep adding to his tally during Friday's home clash against Athletic Bilbao.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Espanyol 3-1, eyes Liverpool and clasico

Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid’s 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish league

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jawad El Yamiq - Logs double-digit clearances in win El Yamiq had one off-target shot, created one chance and made 11 clearances, one interception and one block during Sunday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact El Yamiq had an outstanding performance at the heart of the defense, matching his season high in clearances and reaching double digits on this category for the third time over 15 league appearances (nine starts). The center-back's performances have been up and down as of late but he'll hope this game is a sign of better things to come for the rest of the campaign.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyle Larin - Quiet performance versus Espanyol Larin had one off-target shot during Sunday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Larin picked up a through pass and dribble past the goalkeeper before sending the ball into the back of the net in the fourth minute of the match, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside. Then, the striker was completely shut down by opposing defenders and was ultimately subbed off after 76 minutes. However, Larin was coming off scoring three times over the five appearances prior to his contest so the firepower is still there for him. He'll try to bounce back during Saturday's visit to Elche.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE