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Inigo Martinez: From Barcelona's fifth-choice centre-back to El Clasico contender Inigo Martinez had a challenging start to the season, but the 32-year-old defender is now really coming into his own

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Makes bench against Osasuna Martinez (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Martinez could make his club debut Sunday after missing the first three matches with a foot injury. He signed from Athletic Club in the summer, totaling a goal with 53 clearances in 15 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Villarreal Martinez (foot) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Martinez resumed training this week but is not ready to play, so his absence shouldn't be surprising. His next chance to feature before the international break will come against Osasuna on Sep. 3, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's ruled out until after the break.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season opener Martinez is dealing with plantar fascitis and has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against Getafe, Sergi Capdevila of SPORT reports.

Impact Martinez has been training away from the group, and aside from being ruled out for the Getafe match on Sunday, the Barca medical staff believe it'll be tough for him to step on the field before September. Under that timeline, it wouldn't be shocking if Martinez misses the first four matches in league play, with perhaps a return against Betis on Sep. 17 being a reasonable expectation for his debut with Los Blaugranas.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on bench Martinez (calf) was an option on the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Martinez did not play Saturday, but was featured on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Real Madrid. He has been out of action since April 27 with a calf injury and is in doubt to be ready before the start of the season.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pushes Barca move through Martinez has signed a two-year contract with Barcelona after leaving Athletic Club as a free agent, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Martinez had an injury-filled final campaign in Bilbao, bringing a five-and-a-half-year stint with the club to an end. The 32-year-old is now able to move to Barcelona, where he'll be a backup center-back behind Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde, assuming the Catalan club has their financial situation sorted out enough to register him for the upcoming campaign.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Martinez (calf) is not available for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Martinez's season ends with four clean sheets and a goal from 15 La Liga appearances (all starts) in central defense, as he missed multiple stints throughout the campaign with a few injuries. The 32-year-old is out of contract with Bilbao this summer and reportedly set to join Barcelona.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to face Celta Martinez (calf) was not called up by Bilbao for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo, Marca reports.

Impact Martinez has been out for almost a month now since suffering a calf injury, and Athletic manager Ernesto Valverde said that he doesn't know when Martinez will be able to return. With Yeray Alvarez (groin) likely out for the season, Dani Vivian and Aitor Paredes should be the center-back pairing this weekend.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Martinez (calf) will remain unavailable for selection in Saturday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Martinez is set to miss a fourth consecutive La Liga game this weekend with a calf injury he suffered in April.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Mallorca Martinez (calf) was not called up by Athletic Club for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Martinez is set to miss a second game Monday with a calf injury he picked up recently, with Dani Vivian likely to continue starting alongside Yeray Alvarez in central defense in his absence.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf problem Martinez picked up a calf injury and won't be an option against Sevilla on Thursday.

Impact Martinez had featured in six of the last seven matches for the club in which he recorded one goal on three shots (one on target), 24 clearances and six blocks. With the central defender sidelined, Dani Vivian draws into the starting XI in Martinez's stead.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal since injury Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Friday's 3-1 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Martinez recorded his first goal since returning from his long-term knee injury Friday. It was also a rare goal, as he had only scored three goals overall in 2021. With 14 clearances in the last three games, he brings his average a contest to 3.5

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bilbao wins at Valladolid 3-1 to end winless Liga run

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MARCH 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet in draw Martinez made six clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Martinez made his first La Liga start since November Sunday after recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the World Cup break. He may return to the bench next weekend with Yeray Alvarez returning from suspension and Dani Vivian in good form.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in cup match Martinez (knee) is in the starting XI for the Copa de Rey clash against Osasuna.

Impact Martinez has missed the last 10 matches due to a knee injury, but he was able to return to the lineup Wednesday and should remain there for Sunday's trip to Rayo Vallecano.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Martinez (knee) is sidelined for Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo due to a knee injury as.com reports.

Impact Martinez is dealing with a knee injury and is sidelined long-term. The defender has also largely fallen out of form, with Yeray Alvarez seemingly taking over the starting role even when Martinez was healthy.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench in win Martinez was left on the bench during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Martinez got some rest ahead of the World Cup with Dani Vivian returning to the lineup. With injury issues and a transfer to Barcelona heavily rumored, Martinez made just nine starts to open the season and kept just two clean sheets. Unless he can return to his best form, the defense may be best with Vivian and Yeray Alvarez in the lineup over Martinez.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up home shutout Martinez kept a clean sheet with two tackles made and recorded one interception during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Martinez hasn't looked in perfect form over recent weeks but between he and Yeray Alvarez, Sunday's efforts were a step in the right direction. Going into the World Cup, Martinez will look to improve his confidence further through continuing his strong play.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Martinez kept a clean sheet with one interception made during Friday's 4-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Martinez didn't have a massive amount of work to do but it was still his first clean sheet of the season in three starts. Look for him to only improve during a busy month as he looks to push his team up the table and make Spain's World Cup team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Martinez created two chances and made five clearances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Martinez has started in two straight games to open his season, logging five interceptions and making eight clearances. He has yet to keep a clean sheet but that shouldn't take much longer once he gets into a rhythm of starting each week after recovering from his knee injury.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Martinez (knee) trained separately as of Wednesday ahead of Sunday's match against Valencia, according to Javi Beltran of AS.

Impact Martinez didn't have much of a chance to play in Sunday's game either as a knee issue has limited him for most of August. While he's out, Yeray Alvarez and Dani Vivian should continue as the starting center-back pairing.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Mallorca Martinez (knee) was not called up by Athletic Club for Monday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Martinez has been dealing with a knee problem since early August and has been ruled out for Monday's La Liga opener. Yeray Alvarez (hip) and Dani Vivian will likely be the starters in central defense in his absence.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss opener Martinez (knee) missed Tuesday's training session ahead of Monday's match against Mallorca, according to Alfonso Herran of AS.

Impact Martinez is running out of time to recover before the opener and with Yeray Alvarez (hip) also dealing with injury, the backup defense could come to the fore. That means Dani Vivian is likely to start alongside someone like Alex Petxarroman or Peru Nolaskoain if Martinez isn't fully fit.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has knee discomfort Martinez is dealing with discomfort with the patellar tendon in his left knee, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact There was already news about Martinez missing training Tuesday and this report explains why. He's also been surrounded in transfer rumors so this could give him a good chance to re-focus on the coming season. If he can't overcome this in time for the Aug. 15 opener against Mallorca, Dani Vivian would likely start alongside Yeray Alvarez at the heart of the defense.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Czech Republic and Spain draw 2-2 in back and forth thriller I UEFA Nations League

JUNE 5, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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Bilbao wins at Valladolid 3-1 to end winless Liga run

Czech Republic and Spain draw 2-2 in back and forth thriller I UEFA Nations League