ISCO NEWS

Picks one match suspension Isco will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Isco accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Barcelona on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter, with Giovani Lo Celso likely replacing him in the attacking midfield for that game.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Isco scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created three chances and sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 3-2 win over Leganes.

Impact Isco had another great performance for Betis, showing poise from the penalty spot to put his side back in contention in the 64th minute and then assisting Cucho Hernandez for the game-winner during the final stages of the contest. After losing almost the entire first half of the campaign with injuries, the veteran playmaker has been brilliant as of late, with four goals and two assists over his last four starts.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Two late goals as Barcelona rallies to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2

Atletico Madrid relinquished a two-goal lead in its 4-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league in another setback for the club after it was eliminated by Real Madrid in the Champi...

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Penalty saved in win Isco registered four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and nine corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Isco had a chance to add to the scoring late in Sunday's win, but his penalty attempt was saved by Jasper Cillessen. It was a tough moment for Isco, especially since he was red-hot with four goal contributions during his previous two matches. Although he recorded seven crosses and a season-high nine corners, he failed to create a chance, which is very surprising considering he created 18 chances in his previous four matches.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant against former club Isco scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and six chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minu...

Impact Isco had an upstanding performance against his former club Saturday, scoring and assisting to lead the team to the win. He's also been in top form with four goals and one assist in the last five La Liga appearances, putting him at five goals and two assists in 11 league appearances since his return from injury.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso scores first La Liga goal in 2-1 win vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending c...

MARCH 1 • FOX SPORTS

Real Madrid loses at Betis as Isco spearheads 2-1 comeback over former team; Atletico leads

Real Madrid has stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Scores brace at Getafe Isco scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Isco scored both Betis's goals during the road win, one in each half, and now has four in the campaign. The midfielder led his side with a season-high four chances created in the match. He also logged the most shots and crosses for them.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Isco scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact In Betis' last five La Liga games, Isco has logged only two shots on goal. Yet, both of the shots have led to him scoring goals. While healthy, Isco has proven to be one to watch for Betis, with an assist and his two goals meaning he has logged three direct goal contributions in starts this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in start Isco registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Saturday marked Isco's fourth consecutive start in La Liga action, and the appearance may have been his worst of the four. For starters, the weekend was his only game where he logged zero shots on goal and zero accurate crosses. After creating several chances in each of his previous three games, Isco created only one chance against Mallorca.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Isco assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Isco has one of the few bright performances out of any Betis player Saturday. He would register an assist, finding Jesus Rodriguez in the 28th minute for the club's only goal of the match. This marks the midfielder's first assist of the season, now having two goal contributions in five appearances.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Eight shots, two accurate Isco had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Valladolid.

Impact Unlike the end of 2024, Isco's 2025 began without a goal, but that did not mean the midfielder attempted his absolute best to help Betis get going. In his last two games, he has created seven chances, averaging 3.5 of them during the span. A leg injury prevented Isco's availability for a lot of 2024, so he will look to get the ground running in 2025, and his latest performance was an excellent way to start.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

"Let's see if he comes here soon" - Isco urges Real Madrid star to quit Los Blancos for Real Betis move Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco has urged Dani Ceballos to join Real Betis. Ceballos is a peripheral figure with the reigning champions a...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Isco's cheeky message to Real Madrid star over La Liga reunion | Sporting News Real Betis star Isco is looking to tempt a former Real Madrid teammate to the club in January.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Isco's cheeky message to Real Madrid star over La Liga reunion | Sporting News Canada Real Betis star Isco is looking to tempt a former Real Madrid teammate to the club in January.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Converts penalty Isco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Isco was named to the Real Betis starting XI for the first time this season after returning from a long term leg injury. The veteran midfielder created two chances throughout his 66 minuets of play converted a first half penalty to give Betis an early lead. Isco was an integral member of the Betis squad over the 2023/2024 La Liga campaign, making 29 appearances (28 starts), scoring eight goals and assisting five times.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making season debut on team sheet Isco (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Isco has finally made his way back to the team sheet after multiple injuries and setbacks, with the attacker making his season debut against his old Rivals when facing Barcelona on Saturday. This is bright news for both club and player, as he was a force to be reckoned with last season, notching 13 goal contributions in 29 league appearances (28 starts). That said, he will look to see the start in their next match after testing his legs against Barcelona.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to squad Isco (leg) is in the squad for Saturday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Isco is back in the squad after overcoming a three-month leg injury. The attacker is seemingly set to make his full return for Saturday's clash with Barcelona. Isco has yet to make his La Liga debut in 2024/25, but should be a major part of the attack when fully fit and ready to start.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Monday Isco (leg) took part in partial training Monday and is working back from a leg injury that forced him to undergo two surgeries this year, Alex Merida of El Correo De Andalucia repo...

Impact Even though this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, Isco has yet to resume full training, and manager Manuel Pellegrini recently stated that Isco wouldn't be ready to appear in a match for the next few weeks. The playmaker won't play in the upcoming matches, against Mlada Boleslav in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday and versus Real Sociedad on Sunday. It remains to be seen if he'd be ready to log some minutes off the bench -- in an absolute best-case scenario -- either against Barcelona on Dec. 7 or against Villarreal on Dec. 15.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out three to four months Isco (leg) is expected to miss three to four months of action following a second surgery on his leg, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "It's hard to give him a time, but abou...

Impact Isco has undergone his second surgery and is now on the road to recovery. However, he will not be returning for some time, with an absence expected of around three to four months. This will set him up to return near the start of the new year, hoping he can still return to last season's form despite a long injury absence at the age of 32.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for second surgery Isco (leg) has not recovered in the way the club had hoped and will now be required to undergo a second surgery to fix his issues, according to his club.

Impact Isco has already missed the first three matches of the year due to a leg injury dating back to last season but is now set to miss even more time after it was announced he will undergo a second surgery on his issues. This comes after club doctors found a lack of healing and formation in his places of concern during a test, forcing them to undergo the operation now instead of possibly missing even more time further down the road. A return date is unknown for the attacker, but it can be assumed he will be out for at least another two months, just hoping to get back on the field as soon as possible.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener Isco (leg) is out for Thursday's match against Girona, according to Alvaro Palomo of Estadio Deportivo.

Impact Isco didn't reach his goal after claiming he would be fit for the start of the campaign, as he has yet to train fully with the group and will miss their season opener. However, with his having yet to join the group for training, he is expected to miss even more time, with a return before September likely unfeasible. That said, he will look to return in around two to three weeks, but the club has claimed they will not rush the player to be cautious, as he is an important part of the team after registering 13 goal contributions last campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Running on grass Isco (leg) was back running on grass during training Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Isco has finally made his return to the training pitch after ending last season on the injury list, having gone down with a leg issue with two games left in the campaign. However, he will still be a close call for the start of the season, only having a week to prepare until then. That said, his availability is still up in the air, with the club hoping for him to be an option after starting in 28 of his 29 appearances last campaign, notching eight goals and five assists.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Determined to be fit for season Isco (leg) expects himself to be available for the start of the new campaign, according to the player, per Football Espana. "I'm going to try to be 100% fit at the start of the sea...

Impact Isco looks to be on the right track in his recovery process, as he was supposed to be a close call for the season and now expects himself to be healthy for the start of the campaign. This would be a huge return, with the midfielder having been an integral part of the team in the past campaign, starting in 31 of his 35 appearances while notching nine goals on 71 shots and seven assists on 91 chances created. At this time, it appears there is a solid chance he is ready for opening day, likely to be a regular starter and play an impact role once again.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isco fractures fibula and is out of contention for Spain's European Championship squad

Real Betis says midfielder Isco Alarcón has fractured his left fibula

MAY 17, 2024 • Associated Press