BORJA IGLESIAS NEWS

With new coach, Spain aims to boost scoring against Norway

Luis de la Fuente will get his first test as Spain's new coach when it hosts Norway in Malaga on Saturday to start their campaign to qualify for the 2024 European Championship

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores winner against Mallorca Iglesias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Iglesias scored in the 48th minute to give his side the lead just after halftime, helping them secure three points at home. That was 12th goal in the season. The forward has been in and out the squad lately, though, starting in three of their last seven games.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Iglesias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Iglesias logged his 11th goal of the 2022-23 La Liga. The forward's goal output may be a bit down across 2023, but he is still scoring at a rate promising enough for fantasy managers to consider.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Iglesias took two shots (one on target), created one chance and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Real Madrid.

Impact Iglesias had a quiet outing and could not do much during their home draw. The forward received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He still has 10 goals and four assists so far after 26 appearances (20 starts).

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores one penalty, misses another Iglesias scored one goal on two shots (both on target) and missed a penalty in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Iglesias scored his team's opening goal Friday, as he slotted his penalty past Edgar Badia in the 65th minute. He had another chance at the penalty shot in the 88th minute to take a late lead, but this time Badia got the best of him and saved it. All of this came in just 45 minutes of action as Iglesias was subbed on at halftime. This goal now gives him 10 on the season, more than double his next closest teammate.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Elche falls apart in 3-2 loss to Real Betis

Nine-man Elche has squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time penalty to lose to Real Betis 3-2 in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

On bench against Elche Iglesias (finger) is in Betis' match day squad for Friday's clash against Elche, starting out on the bench.

Impact Iglesias is back in the team after undergoing finger surgery last week, though Ayoze Perez remains the starter up front for at least one more game while Iglesias could see some time off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for weekend Iglesias (finger) was called up by Betis for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Iglesias missed last week's win over Valladolid after undergoing finger surgery, but he's back in the squad for Friday and could already be back in the starting XI up front against Elche over backup options Ayoze Perez and Willian Jose.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes finger surgery Iglesias had surgery Thursday to repair a ruptured ligament in this finger and will be sidelined against Valladolid on Saturday.

Impact Iglesias was forced off in the 68th minute versus Almeria on Saturday after suffering his finger injury. Per the team's release, the forward is expected back at training after Saturday's clash with Valladolid and may not be sidelined long-term. Willian Jose, who hasn't featured since Nov. 10 against Valladolid, could be an option to replace Iglesias in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Iglesias took three shots (one on target) and made two clearances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Almeria.

Impact Iglesias was active up front as his side downed Almeria in a shootout on Saturday. He has scored just one goal across his last eight La Liga appearances dating back to the start of November, after having previously tallied eight goals in the first 12 games of the season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Iglesias took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Celta Vigo. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Iglesias was active in front of goal Saturday and he set up a Sergio Canales strike for his third assist of the season, which matches his personal record across a single La Liga campaign that he set in 2018/19.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on scoring ways Iglesias scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Iglesias snapped his five-match scoreless run with a penalty kick made to give Betis the win on Saturday. This goal gives him sole possession of third place in the golden boot race. The Spaniard usually does not take many chances in front of the goal, averaging just 2.1 shots a game. However, he finds a way to find the net with 17 shots on target out of 37 in La Liga this season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Espanyol Iglesias took one shot (on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Iglesias was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Betis were shutout on Saturday. It wasn't the forward's day, but Iglesias has still had a stellar season leading Betis with eight goals and 34 shots in his 16 appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Iglesias completed his one-match suspension during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Iglesias missed the final match before the World Cup and instead of joining the team going to Qatar, he'll stick with his club for a trip to Argentina. With eight goals and three assists in 17 matches (12 starts), Iglesias is on track for one of his best seasons so long as he stays healthy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in draw Iglesias was sent off after 49 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Iglesias had scored one goal and logged one assist in his last two appearances but may have been caught up in the drama of a tense derby matchup. He'll end the first half of his season with eight goals and three assists between the league and UEL, a respectable tally that might earn him a trip to Qatar with Spain's national team.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Iglesias scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Iglesias scored for the second time in his last four league matches, handling a tough defensive opponent before scoring a late goal to seal the contest. A busy schedule has forced Iglesias to rotate more frequently but he still manages to make an impact with some frequency, as he's now scored eight goals and logged two assists in 23 league matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in loss Iglesias took four shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Iglesias returned to the lineup after lackluster offensive play during a midweek draw with Cadiz and did what he could against a tough opponent. With just one goal and one assist in his last seven matches (four starts), Iglesias has lost the impressive form he showed at the start of the season. It might take until the team recovers their fitness in 2023 before Iglesias is a worthy prospect once again.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 22 minutes as sub Iglesias played 22 minutes during Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Iglesias subbed on in the 68th minute and did not log any relevant stats during his limited time in the field. The forward posted one goal and one assist in their prior game against Almeria, though. He has seven goals and two assists in 12 appearances (nine starts) in the season.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists versus Almeria Iglesias scored a goal off four shots (two on target), provided an assist and created one chance during Sunday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Iglesias was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench during the midweek Europa League match and, after having a quiet first half, came out firing during the second frame, scoring his side's second goal with a classy finish in the 66th minute and then assisting William Carvalho for the goal that sealed the 3-1 win. With seven goals and two assists over nine league starts this season, the striker will try to keep it up during Wednesday's visit to Cadiz.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots at Valladolid Iglesias took two off-target shots, created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Valladolid.

Impact Iglesias led his side in shots, but it wasn't enough to earn the road win -- a tough job, since they had one man sent off in the first half. The forward logged his eighth start in nine appearances, after coming off the bench in their last game. He has six goals and one assist to his name so far.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet over one half Iglesias had one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Iglesias was quiet at best during a disappointing outing for his Betis squad. He subbed off at half time for fatigue purposes, giving way to a well-rested Nabil Fekir. Iglesias and his squad will look to get back on the score sheet in short order at Valladolid Sunday.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in EPL; Benzema back for Madrid

Manchester United heads to local rival Manchester City on a four-match winning run and needing a plan to stop the irrepressible Erling Haaland

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Nico Williams makes his case for World Cup spot with Spain

Forward Nico Williams may have secured his spot in Spain’s World Cup squad with a well-timed header across the area to set up a decisive goal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Iglesias set for Spain debut with World Cup calling

Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias is hoping to make his international debut at age 29 when Spain hosts Switzerland in the Nations League on Saturday in Zaragoza

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press