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20 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Fernando Calero - Could be sidelined Sunday Calero (muscular) is dealing with some discomfort and could miss Sunday's clash against Elche, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference.

Impact Calero is still battling muscular discomfort and could being sidelined for Sunday's matchup against Elche. The defender will be evaluated over the next few hours to determine whether he can get the green light, but if he's ruled out, it would be a real setback for the Catalans given he's a locked-in starter along the back line when healthy. If he can't go, Clemens Riedel is in line to step into the starting XI and fill that vacancy in defense.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antoniu Roca - Suffers shoulder injury Roca suffered a shoulder injury and won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Elche, according to El 1900.

Impact Roca suffered a dislocated shoulder this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's showdown against the Franjiverdes. The attacking midfielder is expected to be re-evaluated early next week to determine his progress, but there is no set timetable for his return just yet. That said, his absence should not shake up the starting XI, as he has mostly been deployed as a bench option for the Catalans throughout the season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Struggles continue in loss Dmitrovic made four saves on 18 shot attempts (eight on target) and conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Dmitrovic has been in a rut, four more goals conceded Saturday makes it 15 in his last five appearances. Dmitrovic was one of the better keepers in the La Liga to start this season, conceding two goals or less in his first 20 appearances. He will look to regain that form Sunday versus Elche.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid 4-2 Espanyol: Sorloth leads Simeone's side to comeback win Having suffered successive defeats in LaLiga, Atletico Madrid got back to winning ways with an emphatic comeback victory against Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Fernando Calero - Finds starting role Calero (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Calero is in the starting XI for the matchup against Atletico Madrid after missing the previous clash against Celta Vigo with a quadriceps injury. The defender has been a mainstay in the starting XI, making 17 starts across 19 appearances this season, and his return should help solidify the back line.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20 • goal

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Fernando Calero - Could be available Saturday Calero (quadriceps) might be available to play against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday. "If there's nothing new, the whole squad should be av...

Impact Calero picked up the injury in the last game against Villarreal, and while he wasn't spotted in training earlier in the week, it seems he'll still travel to Madrid for a tough matchup against Atletico. Calero has been a regular starter for Espanyol this season and has been part of the XI in 17 of his 19 appearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Calero - Remains doubtful Calero (quadriceps) is still in recovery and wasn't spotted in team training Thursday, making him a doubt for Saturday's clash against Atletico, according to El 1900.

Impact Calero was subbed off at halftime against Villarreal after taking a knock to his quadriceps, an issue that already ruled him out of the last match versus Celta Vigo. The defender is still in recovery mode and was not back in full team training Thursday, putting his availability for Saturday's showdown with the Colchoneros in serious doubt. If he cannot turn things around in time, Clemens Riedel is lined up to step into the back line once again for the Catalans.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Two saves, allows two goals Dmitrovic had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact It's hard to blame Dmitrovic for the two goals he conceded -- both were tap-ins from very close range where he couldn't do much. Dmitrovic will have a tough matchup at Atletico Madrid on Saturday, Feb. 21, a game that shouldn't carry a ton of upside for the veteran goalkeeper.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Scores impressive goal Kike scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Kike bagged an impressive goal in this contest, evening the score early in the second half in a sequence he fabricated on his own. After a rebound on the edge of the box, the striker hustled his way into position before unleashing an unstoppable shot past Andrei Radu. This was Kike's fourth goal of the season -- a decent output considering he's started in only eight of his 23 league outings this term.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrhys Dolan - Scores vs. Celta Vigo Dolan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Dolan capped an impressive passing sequence with a clever finish from close range after a low cross from Ramon Terrats. This was Dolan's first goal of the season, and the explosive winger also has three assists to his name.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Terrats - Assists off bench in late cameo Terrats assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Terrats came off the bench but only needed a few minutes to make an impact in this game, as his low cross allowed Tyrhys Dolan to give Espanyol a 2-1 lead late in the second half. Terrats now has one goal and one assist over his last three Liga appearances.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Calero - Not training Friday Calero (undisclosed) wasn't spotted in team training Friday and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo, according to El 1900.

Impact Calero was pulled at halftime last match for undisclosed reasons and was not seen in training Friday, one day ahead of Saturday's showdown with Celta Vigo. The defender appears to be dealing with some discomfort and is now a real question mark for the clash with the Celeste. If he is ruled out, Clemens Riedel is in line to step into the starting XI and hold down the spot until Calero is cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Salinas - Unfortunate own-goal Salinas had an own goal, one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 4-1 loss to Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 6th minute.

Impact Salinas was in a starting role Monday for his first appearance in five games, only his second start in nine appearances. However, it would go far from planned, allowing four goals while scoring an own-goal for himself, a day to forget altogether. He should drop back to the bench moving forward, more of a rotational player.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrhys Dolan - Whips in four crosses Dolan had one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 4-1 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Dolan was back in the starting XI Monday after two games from the bench, playing 59 minutes in the loss. He would record a decent four crosses in the outing, his most in three appearances. He remains with three assists this season but no goals in 22 appearances, hoping for his first soon.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Records assist Ngonge assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 4-1 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Ngonge was only asked to play from the bench Monday and came on for 31 minutes, a solid spell from the bench. He would find Leandro Cabrera via a cross in the 88th minute for an assist, the club's lone goal of the match. This is only his second goal contribution of the season, scoring a goal in their third game of the season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Nets Kate consolation goal Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-1 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Cabrera would earn a goal Monday but only in the dying minutes of the match, scoring just ahead of injury time. This is his first goal in six games, now up to three on the season in 22 appearances. The defender also recorded four tackles and three clearances, although the four goals allowed tarnished his day in the defense.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Allows four against Villarreal Dmitrovic had no saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-1 defeat versus Villarreal.

Impact Dmitrovic would have a rough night in net Monday, with the goalie allowing four goals and not making a single save, even though one goal was from his own teammate. That said, he has now gone seven straight games with no clean sheet, a rough spell for the keeper. He will hope to pick up his eighth of the season next time out, although that could be difficult against a Celta Vigo squad.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

USA's Alex Freeman Makes La Liga Debut In Villarreal's Win Over Espanyol

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FEBRUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Ramon Terrats - Available again Terrats is an option for upcoming fixtures after being left out of Monday's clash with Villarreal due to a loan lock.

Impact Terrats will rejoin the team for the remaining league games, hoping to add to his totals of five shots, 16 crosses and one goal in 15 appearances this season. The versatile player made a couple of starts on the left wing before the match against Villarreal, so he could be a solid rival to Tyrhys Dolan in that position but might not record full 90 minutes in many games.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Eligible going forward Romero is back in contention to play in future matchups following his absence against his parent club Villarreal.

Impact Romero has been a regular presence in his team's lineup during the current season, missing only the two clashes with Villarreal because of his loan contract, so he may now be selected over Jose Salinas for the rest of the campaign. Despite featuring in the back line, Romero is currently tied as his team's second-best offensive contributor with a combination of four goals and two assists, and he's also reliable for his averages of 5.0 balls recovered and 3.1 tackles per game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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