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Gabriel Paulista - Goes full 90 in Copa del Rey Paulista (undisclosed) got the start in Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash with Celta, logging 90 minutes in which he registered two clearances, two clocks and one interception.

Impact Paulista was forced off versus Cadiz on Sunday after 81 minutes with an undisclosed injury but seems no worse for the wear. The central defender should maintain his place in the starting XI heading into a clash with Atheltic on Saturday where he figures to continue racking up defensive stats.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Returns in cup Starfelt started and went 90 minutes during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Valencia in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Starfelt came back from a hamstring injury and did it in style, going 90 minutes during Wednesday's win. The center-back was denied the clean sheet by a penalty, but still put together a solid return performance. Before the injury Starfelt was one of the most important pieces of the starting XI and now that he is fit once more he has a good chance to return to that role.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Goal, assist in rout De la Torre scored and assisted during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Valencia in the Copa del Rey.

Impact De la Torre was simply astounding during Wednesday's win, putting his name on the scoresheet twice in a man of the match win. The midfielder has made 18 appearances in 2023/24 and is on pace for new career-highs across the board. de la Torre should continue to see major minutes in all competitions heading into the back half of the season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rodriguez - Rare start in Copa del Rey Rodriguez got the start and played 87 minutes during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Rodriguez's chances have mostly come in the cup competitions this year. He's made nine La Liga appearances, but all of them have come off the bench. That said he has seen more minutes of late, including going 45 minutes against Mallorca last time out. If Rodriguez can continue to turn in good showings like these last two he could compete for a starting role in the second half of the league season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Beltran - Busy in cup rout Beltran shot once and played 78 minutes during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Valencia in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Beltran has been one of the first names on the team sheet this season and he's been a consistent producer in all competitions. The defensive midfielder's only downside has been that he has struggled going forward, with no goal contributions through 17 appearances (13 starts.) Still if Beltran can stay fit he should have the chance to rectify that in the back half of the season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Domenech - Defeat in cup Domenech started and conceded three times during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Domenech's run as the Copa del Rey goalkeeper comes to a close with a loss to Celta Vigo in the round of 16. The goalkeeper isn't likely to displace Giorgi Mamardashvili anytime soon in the first team, meaning Domenech's time in the starting XI is likely done for the season, barring injuries elsewhere.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Gives up one goal in draw Guaita recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Guaita could've done more on the sequence that led to Mallorca's lone goal, as Cyle Larin tapped the ball home from very close range, but Guaita has enough time to, at least, react and push the ball aside. Guaita has three clean sheets over his last seven outings, a span in which he's also allowed one or fewer goals six times.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE