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Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga looking to rebound from consecutive losses

Barcelona has to tighten up the defense to halt a two-game losing streak and stay close to Real Madrid in the fight for the La Liga title

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jon Ander Olasagasti - Active day attacking Olasagasti generated three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Olasagasti would earn only his fifth start of the season Wednesday, coming after 20 appearances. He would see a decent and active day in the attack, notching three shots, three chances created and seven crosses. This has been one of his more prosperous appearances despite not earning a goal contribution, potentially earning him more time in the future.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Espi - Records three shots Espi registered three shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Impact Espi found a spot in the starting XI Wednesday for the first time all season, coming after 12 appearances. He would record two shots, although he was unable to score despite two on target. He remains at one goal all season, coming six appearances ago.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathew Ryan - Allows one against Villarreal Ryan recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Ryan would make a decent four saves Wednesday, but was unable to keep the clean sheet, allowing a goal in the loss. This is a third straight game with no clean sheet, stuck at four in 22 appearances this season. With another match on Sunday against Barcelona, he is likely to go another game without a clean sheet.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikautadze helps Villarreal tighten grip on third place with 1-0 win at Levante in Spanish league

Villarreal has strengthened its hold on third place in the Spanish league with a 1-0 win at Levante in a match that was initially postponed last year

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Ugo Raghouber - Finds starting XI Raghouber (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Raghouber is with his team after passing testing Sunday, fit enough to find a spot in the starting XI immediately. He will look to maintain a starting role after one game out, starting in three straight games before his injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Romero de Avila Araque - Quiet in loss Romero had two shots (one on target) during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Romero had a couple of attempts here but was mostly held in check by opposing defenders, which ultimately led him to be subbed off midway through the second half. After scoring four goals over his first seven starts, the forward has been scoreless since September and upcoming clashes against Villarreal and Barcelona suggest he shouldn't have a lot of chances to break the scoreless streak.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kervin Arriaga - Suspended three games Arriaga received a three-game ban for his red card against Valencia, the RFEF announced.

Impact Arriaga was sent off in extra time of Sunday's loss to Valencia, and the disciplinary committee has now handed him a three-match suspension. The midfielder is set to miss matchups against Villarreal, Barcelona and Alaves before being eligible to return in March. It is a tough hit for Levante, who are already stretched thin in midfield with Pablo Martinez (undisclosed) sidelined due injury and Unai Vencedor still working his way back to full fitness, which could open the door for Oriol Rey to step into a larger role in the coming weeks.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adrian De La Fuente - Busy on both ends in loss De la Fuente had three off-target shots, sent in three inaccurate crosses and made four tackles (two won), five clearances and four interceptions during Sunday's 2-0 loss against V...

Impact De la Fuente put up another impressive two-way performance, being solid at the heart of the defense and a big aerial threat on the attacking end. His ability to rack up numbers on the less glamourous end is very well documented but the center-back added another layer of productivity over his last eight starts, with two goals, one assist and 15 shots, profiling as one of La Liga's most intriguing fantasy assets from his position.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathew Ryan - Concedes two in loss Ryan made zero saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Ryan got beaten twice during the second half and couldn't do much to prevent either goal allowed. What hurts the most from a fantasy standpoint is the fact that these were the only two shots he faced during the entire game and this was the third time over the last four games with the veteran goalkeeper having more goals allowed than saves, which doesn't make him the most appealing pick among his La Liga peers right now.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ugo Raghouber - Late call against Villarreal Raghouber (undisclosed) is a late call for Wednesday's clash against Villarreal, coach Luis Castro said in the press conference.

Impact Raghouber is back in full team training with Levante and will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's showdown against Villarreal. The midfielder had been nursing a minor issue but is close to putting it behind him after returning to the matchday squad following his absence in Sunday's derby. That is a major lift for Levante, as he has locked down a regular starting role since arriving at the club and his return would give the midfield a real injection of stability and presence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Martinez - Suffers MCL injury Martinez has been diagnosed with a grade-two MCL injury in his left knee, the club reported Monday.

Impact Martinez will spend some time on the sidelines given that he's dealing with moderate ligament damage, but his exact recovery timeline remains unclear. The midfielder got hurt after starting in eight consecutive league games, contributing in both attack and defense. Unai Vencedor and Ugo Raghouber (undisclosed) may compete for increased playing time while Martinez is out.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Struggling Rayo Vallecano has upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jeremy Toljan - Returns from ban Toljan has returned from a one-game ban and is an option again.

Impact Toljan is done with his ban after only one match missed, set to play after a ban due to yellow card accumulation. He is their regular starter at right-back and has yet to miss a start all season until his ban, earning four goal contributions in 22 appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alan Matturro - Ben served Matturro is back from his suspension and is an option again.

Impact Matturro ended his suspension following Sunday's match, leaving him as an option again. With four straight starts ahead of his suspension, he will look to return to that role, although he has only started in six of his 10 appearances while also being unused.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kervin Arriaga - Sent off in extra time Arriaga was shown a red card in extra time of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Arriaga returned from injury Sunday but is quickly back on the sidelines, sent off due to a red card. This will suspend him for a game, set to miss out against Villarreal on Wednesday and return against Barcelona on Sunday. With Pablo Martinez (undisclosed) going down injured, the club will likely call Unai Vencedor or Oriol Rey to start in his place.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Martinez - Leaves injured Martinez was forced off in the 78th minute of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Valencia due to an injury, according to his club.

Impact Martinez had to leave late into Sunday's match, with the midfielder dealt an undisclosed injury. This could be a major loss for the club after he has started in eight straight games, set for testing after the match. Unai Vencedor entered the call in his place, a potential replacement for further missed time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matias Moreno - Starts in defense Moreno (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Moreno has recovered as expected and is immediately back in his starting role, a spot he should remain in. He has started in 13 of his 14 appearances this season, recording 17 tackles, 20 interceptions and 68 clearances in his time on the field.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kervin Arriaga - Starting Sunday Arriaga (head) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Arriaga is fit and an option again, with the midfielder recovering from his head injury to end up in the starting XI immediately. He should remain in this role, starting in 11 of his 16 appearances while recording one goal and one assist.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Unai Elgezabal - Could miss derby Elgezabal (undisclosed) didn't train with the team Saturday and is a doubt for Sunday's derby against Valencia, according to Mundo Levante.

Impact Elgezabal missed team training Saturday for undisclosed reasons and is now a real question mark heading into Sunday's derby against Valencia. This situation warrants close attention, especially since he had just returned last match from a long-term knee injury and could have picked up a setback. It would be a tough break for Levante, as he was lined up to start in central defense, and if he cannot go, Kervin Arriaga (head) could step in after recently working his way back to full fitness.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ugo Raghouber - Doubtful for derby Raghouber (undisclosed) didn't train with the team Saturday and is a doubt for Sunday's derby against Valencia, according to Mundo Levante.

Impact Raghouber was absent from team training Saturday for undisclosed reasons and is now a legitimate doubt for Sunday's derby against Valencia. This is one to monitor closely, as he has locked down a regular starting role in midfield since arriving at the club, and any setback would shake up the lineup. If he cannot go, Unai Vencedor is the leading candidate to step into the starting XI and absorb those minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matias Moreno - Fully recovered Moreno (head) fully recovered and trained in full this week, making him a likely option for Sunday's clash derby against Valencia, according to Super Deporte.

Impact Moreno took a heavy knock in a head-to-head collision with Alexander Sorloth against Atletico, an incident that forced him to sit out the last matchup versus Athletic Club. The defender has now cleared concussion protocols, returned to full training this week and is trending toward being available for Sunday's derby against Valencia. He has been a locked-in starter for Levante all season and is expected to step right back into the starting XI and regain his spot in the heart of the backline.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kervin Arriaga - Could be available Sunday Arriaga (head) is progressing well in his recovery from the injury he suffered against Athletic Club and could be an option for Sunday's derby against Valencia, according to Super...

Impact Arriaga is working on the side this week and following concussion protocols after the head knock he suffered with Unai Simon in Sunday's loss. The midfielder is trending in the right direction and could be in the mix for Sunday's derby against Valencia if he continues to progress. That said, he has mostly been a depth piece since new coach Luis Castro took over, so even if he is ruled out, it would not significantly alter the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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