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Completes suspension in loss Mendez completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Mendez has been in some of the best form of the season with two goals over his last four matches but also with three yellow cards in that span. He and Iago Aspas should both return against Valladolid, which are tied for the fifth-most goals conceded in La Liga.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Aspas completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Aspas hasn't put a shot on goal in three matches since returning from a hamstring injury before his suspension. He'll likely return to the lineup against Valladolid, which have conceded the most shots to forwards in La Liga but only the sixth-fewest goals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in loss Tapia made three tackles (zero won), four interceptions, five clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Valencia.

Impact Tapia had a good defensive outing, leading his side in clearances, tackles and interceptions -- but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss after they went down one man. The midfielder also picked up his ninth yellow card of the season, something to keep in mind when they host Valladolid on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in loss Mina took one shot (on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, made one tacke (zero won) and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Valencia.

Impact Mina had a quiet outing and wasn't capable of helping his side avoid the road loss. The forward still has five goals in the season, and also picked up his third yellow card in the proccess. He will now look to find the back of the net against Valladolid on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Nolito took one shot (not on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, made two tackles (both won) and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Valencia.

Impact Nolito had a quiet outing and couldn't do much after his side went down one man. The forward also picked up his fifth yellow card and is now suspended against Valladolid on Sunday. He will be eligible to return on Mar 7 at Huesca.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice as substitute Villar made one save and one clearance in 24 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 loss at Valencia.

Impact Villar subbed on in the 64th minute after Ruben Blanco was sent off, and was keeping the clean sheet before conceding two stoppage time goals. He will likely start on Sunday against Valladolid, as Blanco will be suspended for the red card.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees red card at Valencia Blanco made zero saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss at Valencia before seeing a red card in the 64th minute.

Impact Blanco was keeping the clean sheet, but was sent off after his second yellow card in the 64th minute and left his side down one men. The goalkeeper is suspended for Sunday's game against Valladolid and will be eligible to return on Mar 7 at Huesca.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Madrid moves closer to the top in Spain as Atlético stalls Leader Atlético Madrid stumbled in the Spanish league and Real Madrid didn’t miss its chance to move closer to the top

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended for Valencia trip Mendez will miss Saturday's match at Valencia after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Mendez scored in the last match against Elche and had done a solid job picking up the scoring slack with Iago Aspas out of the lineup or out of form. With Aspas also suspended for Saturday's match, there will be some gaps to fill in multiple areas of the pitch. In Mendez's case, he should be back by the following match against Valladolid and could be replaced by Fran Beltran until then.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Mor suffered a groin injury and will be out an unknown amount of time.

Impact Mor has stayed on the bench each of the last three matches and has fallen out of favor in the second half of the season. An injury is unlikely to help playing time, especially a muscular one. He's appeared just four times since early November.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning to train Junca (shoulder) returned to training in a limited capacity, his club announced Monday.

Impact Junca has been out since early December after undergoing shoulder surgery and is on track to return after the expected three-month absence. He'll likely need until the Feb. 28 match against Valladolid to be completely fit and have his first opportunity to play since November of 2019.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of team again Mor did not play in Friday's match against Elche and has now played just 142 minutes since early November.

Impact Mor has simply fallen down the pecking order due to the depth of attacking options at the club and doesn't seem to be part of the squad rotation despite a relatively packed schedule. As such, he seems unlikely to play next Saturday against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check vs. Elche Aspas tallied one shot (off target) while adding two inaccurate closses and one interception during Friday's 3-1 win over Elche. He also conceded his fifth yellow card of the seaso...

Impact Although his side put three goals on the board, Aspas surprisingly failed to make the scoresheet or even fire off many meaningful efforts. He's now failed to score since December and will have to wait until the following match against Valladolid to break that drought. In his place, Santi Mina (three goals in last two starts) will likely lead the line and Facundo Ferreyra could provide support.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in easy win Blanco conceded one goal and made one save during Friday's 3-1 win over Elche.

Impact Blanco, who had little to do in this one, was spotted a two-goal lead before halftime and did what was needed to coast to a comfortable victory. He has now allowed one or no goals in three of his last four and will look to keep it up next Saturday against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fifth goal vs. Elche Mendez scored a goal on two shot attempts (one on target) while adding five tackles (three won) and two interceptions during Friday's 3-1 win over Elche.

Impact Mendez made numerous contributions on the defensive side of the ball and doubled his side's lead with a goal just before halftime. He now has two goals on his last four matches, giving him five for the season, and he'll look to tie his career-best in that category next Saturday against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up two goals vs. Elche Nolito tallied two assists, one shot on target and one tackle won during Friday's 3-1 win over Elche.

Impact With the match looking like it would be a stalemate into halftime, Nolito sparked his side to a two-goal lead with a pair of assists two minutes apart. He had just one assist prior to this outing, but he is now up to seven goal contributions on the season, which is his highest mark since the 2017-18 campaign. Nolito will look to build on this effort next Saturday against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace vs. Elche Mina scored two goals on as many shots and drew three fouls during Friday's 3-1 win over Elche.

Impact Mina got the scoring started just before halftime and added another in the 68th minute as he took his season total to five goals. Four of those have come in the last five matches and he'll look to continue his strong run of form next Saturday against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Almirón resigns as coach of Spanish club Elche Argentine coach Jorge Almirón has stepped down as coach of Spanish club Elche

FEBRUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santi Mina nets 2 as Celta beats Elche 3-1 in La Liga MADRID (AP) — Striker Santi Mina scored twice as Celta Vigo showed off its talented attack in beating Elche 3-1 in the Spanish league on Fri...

FEBRUARY 12 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Santi Mina nets 2 as Celta beats Elche 3-1 in La Liga Striker Santi Mina scored twice as Celta Vigo showed off its talented attack in beating Elche 3-1 in the Spanish league on Friday.

FEBRUARY 12 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Santi Mina nets 2 as Celta beats Elche 3-1 in La Liga Striker Santi Mina scored twice as Celta Vigo showed off its talented attack in a 3-1 win over Elche in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Leipzig needs win to stay close to leader Bayern Leipzig has been battling against the elements to host Augsburg in the Bundesliga after snow blanketed much of Germany

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Depleted Madrid wins postponed game, gets closer to Atlético Real Madrid has kept its momentum in the Spanish league by defeating Getafe 2-0 to cut Atlético Madrid’s lead to five points

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético concedes late, misses chance to increase its lead An Atlético Madrid team depleted by the coronavirus has missed a chance to increase its Spanish league lead by conceding late in drawing with Celta Vigo 2-2

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Highlights Atlético de Madrid vs RC Celta (2-2)

FEBRUARY 8 • YOUTUBE