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Seals victory with second-half goal Valera scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Valera scored once from two shots (one on target) while playing the full 90 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 victory at Rayo Vallecano. He completed Elche's scoring in the 68th minute after receiving Facundo Buonanotte's pass on the left side of the penalty area and directing a left-footed finish into the bottom corner beyond Emil Audero. Valera's goal put the result beyond doubt after Elche had established a two-goal advantage through first-half penalties, providing an important attacking contribution from the left flank.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores final goal in 3-1 win Valera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Valera the third goal for Elche to help seal a 3-1 victory. The goal was assisted by Tete Morente, who had only just come onto the pitch. This was the winger's first goal of the season, coming from his first shot on target. He has also created three chances in teh alst two games. Being subbed off in the last match against Real Madrid before the 60 minute mark, he returned to play the full 90 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in loss Valera assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 loss versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.

Impact Valera was credited with the assist on the goal scored by Hector Fort in the first half. The wing-back should have most of his upside via defensive stats, but his attacking movements give him decent upside in most formats. He has four goals and five assists on the season, which are impressive numbers for a wing-back.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Option again Valera has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Valera is back as an option after he earned a red card last time out, ending his time on the sidelines. The midfielder has only missed three starts that he has been an option for all season, and remains a crucial piece of the midfield, registering four goals and four assists this season.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in victory Valera received a red card as a substitute during Sunday's 2-1 win over Oviedo.

Impact Valera barely made an impact before being sent off for a late foul Sunday. The wide midfielder is now ineligible for the upcoming visit to Celta and could bounce back for a May 9 clash with Alaves. He was a regular starter prior to the last game, featuring most often on the left flank, but that spot may be taken by either Adria Pedrosa or Leo Petrot in the suspension game.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in service Valera generated one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Though Valera was not able to get an assist, he was Elche's best crosser by far and had plenty of corners as well. If he keeps this up against an Oviedo team which has allowed 48 goals in 31 La Liga games, he should be able to get an assist or two.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from cross in win Valera assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (four accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mallorca. He was subbed off due to inju...

Impact Valera's floated ball into the six-yard box Saturday assisted the fixture's decisive goal as Elche earned a 2-1 comeback win over Mallorca. The wide-midfielder led the team with five crosses attempted, and his four accurate crosses marked a season-high. Across his last five appearances (five starts), Valera has attempted 19 crosses (seven accurate) and created six chances.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses in loss Valera registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Valera led Elche in crosses during the match, but couldn't help his side avoid the road loss. The midfielder logged his 20th start in 22 overall appearances, He has four goals and three assists over that span

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up equalizer Valera assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Valera set up Alvaro Rodriguez's equalizer in the 29th minute. Valera recorded 25 passes and also made three interceptions and a tackle. He has now contributed to three goals across the last six games and is up to seven goal contributions for the campaign.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Another Yamal show for Barcelona in win at Elche in La Liga

Lamine Yamal has put on another show by scoring Barcelona’s opener and tormenting defenders all game long to spearheading the La Liga leader to a 3-1 win at Elche

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Scores in draw Valera scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Valera notched his fourth goal of the season as he beat the goalkeeper with a well placed shot from edge off the box after a corner kick. It occurred in the 55th minute as Elche took a two-goal lead over Sevilla.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Rayo Vallecano Valera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Valera found the back of the net on an easy opportunity from inside the box in the 70th minute of the victory. It was his second goal in the last three league games, adding to his season total of three goals over 16 appearances. He has been most productive when used as a wing-back on the left flank, so he could continue to be chosen in that position over Adria Pedrosa going forward.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Saturday Valera registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Mallorca.

Impact Valera won 16 of his 20 individual duels while succeeding in five dribbles and a game-high five tackles during the loss. The midfielder operated in a wide role on the right flank after being used on the opposite side in previous appearances. He was unable to improve on his tallies of two goals and two assists in 15 games played. Despite being the team's top set-piece taker, he's more valuable in open play in both attacking and defensive aspects.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Valera made an assist, had one off-target shot, created two chances and sent in three crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Valera returned to the starting XI after a rare appearance off the bench on the previous game and came back in style as he assisted Aleix Febas for the opening goal of the game with a spectacular backheel pass in the 53rd minute. This was the second assist of the year for the versatile midfielder, who's been deployed in multiple positions but none of them could lead him to deliver consistently from a fantasy perspective.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up late goal Valera assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Valera set up Andre Silva in stoppage time. Valera recorded 32 passes and contributed defensively with six tackles, five clearances and two interceptions. He has accumulated 10 tackles, 10 clearances and three interceptions across the last five games.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona roars back to win 3-2 at Levante as Atletico Madrid drops more points

Barcelona has fought back from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 at Levante with a late own-goal by the hosts in the Spanish league

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Elche's late goal salvages draw with Real Betis on return to La Liga

Elche has managed a 1-1 draw against Real Betis in its return to Spain's top soccer division

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets late equalizer Valera scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact The midfielder salvaged a point for his side with his late strike but is unlikely to have as much room to operate in front of goal Saturday against Atletico Madrid. They only conceded 30 goals in league play a season ago, which was the second-best mark in La Liga.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Elche transfer Valera has completed a permanent transfer from Valencia to Elche, his new club announced Thursday.

Impact Valera rescinded his contract at Valencia and joined Elche on a permanent transfer, though the terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Valera featured in 16 games across all competitions for Elche while on loan from Valencia in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to Valencia Valera is returning to his parent club Valencia after ending his half of season-long loan spell in Elche.

Impact Valera featured in 16 games across all competitions for Elche while on loan from Valencia, scoring three goals and providing three assists. The winger is now heading back to his parent club with three years left on his contract, and he could be part of Valencia's senior squad heading into the 2025/26 La Liga campaign.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Links with Valencia Valera joined Valencia from Atleti, the club announced Friday.

Impact Valera made the switch to Valencia, where he should see more chances than in a crowded Atleti attack. It's not clear how much he will play immediately, but in the future he should have far more chances with his new club.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Another Yamal show for Barcelona in win at Elche in La Liga

Barcelona roars back to win 3-2 at Levante as Atletico Madrid drops more points

Elche's late goal salvages draw with Real Betis on return to La Liga