KIRIAN RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Out for the time being Rodriguez (illness) will be out for the time being after being diagnosed with cancer, which he personally announced in a press conference. "Yesterday I was told that I have had a r...

Impact Rodriguez will be sidelined as he battles illness. His absence is a significant blow to the team, as the captain is an undisputed starter in midfield. He has recorded three assists, 33 tackles, and 18 crosses in 21 league appearances this season. Newcomer Stefan Bajcetic is likely to step into the starting lineup for upcoming matches.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Rodriguez had two shots (one on target) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Rodriguez couldn't get back to the scoring column but at least he bounced back from two weak performances on the attacking end with some dangerous plays. The midfielder finishes the first half of the season with three assists over 17 league starts and the expectation is that he can finally open his scoring account once action resumes.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in 3-1 win Rodriguez assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-1 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rodriguez provided an assist to Manu Fuster, who netted a goal with a shot from outside the box in the 67th minute. The assist marked the first goal contribution in seven appearances for Rodriguez. This also marked the third time this season that he accounted for at least two chances created in a match. Additionally, Rodriguez tied his season high with two tackles won in the victory.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss Rodriguez assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Athletic.

Impact Rodriguez recorded his first goal contribution of the season Sunday as his cross in the 83rd minute connected with Alex Munoz's head to cut the lead to 3-2. He also recorded season highs in shots (three) and shots on target (two). He played the full 90 minutes for the second time this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poor in defeat Rodriguez recorded two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Rodriguez is yet to get it going this season, providing another lackluster performance Sunday. He has yet to bag a goal contribution despite starting in all four games this season, notching one chance created, four crosses and five shots in his 335 minutes of play.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to spark attack Rodriguez registered two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Cadiz.

Impact Rodriguez wasn't able to conjure the creative pass that would break the Cadiz backline Sunday as the match languished to a 0-0 draw. Rodriguez did, however, contribute one tackle (one won), an interception and a clearance to the clean sheet effort. After spending his career in the Spanish Segundo Division, Rodriguez showed his mettle during the 2023-2024 campaign, making 36 La Liga appearances (35 starts), scoring six goals and supplying two assists.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus Athletic Rodriguez had three off-target shots, created one chance and drew three fouls during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Athletic Biilbao.

Impact Rodriguez was one of his side's few bright spots here, being involved in several dangerous plays but lacked accuracy in front of the net. The midfielder, who is still Las Palmas' top goalscorer this season with six goals over 27 appearances, was coming off having a goal and an assist over the previous two matches and is one of the biggest reasons why his team currently has a comfortable mid-table position in La Liga standings.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Getafe Rodriguez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Rodriguez set up Sandro Ramirez's long range curler in the 35th minute. He also made a tackle. He has six goals and two assists in 26 appearances this season. This now includes consecutive goal involvements in the last two games.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Osasuna Rodriguez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Rodriguez scored the equalizer in the 52nd with his sixth goal in the season. The midfielder had a quiet outing other than that and could not do much more to help Las Palmas earn three points at home. That's his first campaign in La Liga and he's been a regular starter for the club.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks extension Rodriguez agreed to a contract extension with Las Palmas to remain with the club until 2028, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez will continue his tenure in Las Palmas, signing with the team for four more seasons after spending the past six campaigns with the club. Since joining the club, he has appeared in 129 matches for the team, notching 12 goals in that span, with five of those coming this season. He has started in all but one match this season and should be expected to remain in a starting role for the rest of his tenure with the team, as the 27-year-old is in the prime of his career, playing the best football of his life at the moment.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Saturday Rodriguez scored twice from two shots while creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Rodriguez opened the scoring in the eighth minute before scoring Las Palmas' final goal in the 63rd while leading the club in shots and chances created. The midfielder has three goals in his last four La Liga starts while taking six shots and creating four chances.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Rodriguez completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Barcelona on Jan. 4 once the league resumes following the Christmas break.

Impact Kirian has emerged as a reliable presence in midfield for Las Palmas, starting in all but one of his 17 appearances and recording three goals, so his return to availability means he should step right back into the starting lineup for this game against Los Blaugranas.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension Rodriguez picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Cadiz on Sunday, meaning he'll be suspended to face Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

Impact Kirian has emerged as a reliable presence in midfield for Las Palmas, starting in all but one of his 17 appearances and recording three goals. His absence should be greatly felt in midfield, but Kirian should be eligible to return for the matchup against Barcelona on Jan. 4. Enzo Loiodice is an option to take his place in midfield for the matchup against Athletic.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in win Rodriguez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Rodriguez bagged his second straight match with a goal contribution Saturday, finding the net in the 31st minute of Sunday's win after assisting on a goal last Saturday against Getafe. The midfielder now has three goals on the season, bagging his last four matches ago against Atletico Madrid. He will hope to keep the momentum going into next Sunday's match against Cadiz, as he now has three goal contributions in the past five matches.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Rodriguez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Getafe.

Impact Rodriguez earned his first goal contribution in three matches Friday, finding Julian Araujo in the 43rd minute for the first goal of the match. Rodriguez now has three goal contributions on the season, scoring two goals while having his one assist. The midfielder has only missed one start this season, notching 24 tackles, 16 crosses, 15 shots and 14 chances created in his 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in second half Kirian Rodriguez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rodrigues finished off a well-worked team move with a low strike to beat Jan Oblak as he scored his second goal of the year. He has started every game this year bar one and captained the side today in the absence of Jonathan Viera, showing his importance to the team.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late game winner Rodriguez scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Rodriguez found the back of the net two minutes into stoppage time to claim all three points for Las Palmas. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder despite starting every match for the club thus far.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card at Girona Kirian Rodriguez generated one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Kirian Rodriguez had a quiet outing and couldn't do much to help Las Palmas avoid the road loss. The midfielder did receive his second yellow card in four starts so far. He has yet to play the full 90 minutes in the season, though.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commits penalty Saturday Kirian Rodriguez had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Impact Kirian was unfortunate, as he committed the penalty that was missed by Verat Muriqi, and overall, he didn't have his best performance. The speedy midfielder should keep his place in the XI when Las Palmas takes on Valencia on Friday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE