Levante vs. València - News - December 20, 2021 | FOX Sports

Pepelu - Suspended against Villarreal Pepelu will miss the clash against Villarreal on Jan. 3 with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Pepelu picked up his fifth booking of the season in Monday's defeat against Valencia, meaning he will be suspended for the Villarreal match. He has started seven La Liga games this season for Levante, and Gonzalo Melero is likely to return to the lineup in midfield after recovering from a hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Cillessen - Concedes three in win Cillessen conceded three goals and made six saves including one on a penalty during Monday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Cillessen was able to save a penalty but played it promptly back into the path of Jose Campana for the game's first goal. While certainly in need of more defensive help, Cillessen has conceded no more than one goal in four of his last five starts and is undefeated in his last seven starts. He'll next face a visit from Espanyol, which have put the eighth-fewest shots on target this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos De Sousa - Logs assist off bench Andre provided one assist from two chances created in 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Andre has come off the bench in six straight matches and logged his second assist of the season with a neat pass to Goncalo Guedes, who then finished with good quality off a tight dribble. As Hugo Duro and Guedes continue to play well in their attacking partnership, Andre will continue to find it difficult to acquire major minutes up front.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Takes double in derby Soler scored two goals from three shots (all on target, one penalty) and created four chances during Monday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Soler tends to be the key to his side's success and he played a crucial role in their comeback in Monday's local derby. With three goals and 15 chances created in his last four matches, Soler could be a reliable midfield option in the coming weeks. Up next is a visit from Espanyol.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Logs assist in win Duro provided one assist from three chances created and put two shots off target during Monday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Duro has scored one goal from nine shots and provided one assist from four chances created over his last three starts. Along with a surging Goncalo Guedes, Duro is trying to prove he can be a capable strike partner after not always playing consistently in the first half of the season. Up next is a visit from Espanyol, which have conceded just 21 goals in 18 matches this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Scores brace, assists in win Guedes scored two goals from five shots (four on goal) and provided one assist from one chance created during Monday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Guedes was the star of the derby with goals in both halves, including a stunning dribble to clear out the goalie and defender before scoring the fourth of the night. He's scored three goals and provided one assist in his last two matches and if he continues to play like this, Guedes will be the answer long sought for from Los Che's available strikers. Up next is a visit from Espanyol, which have conceded 21 goals in 18 matches this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Gaya - Wins two tackles against Levante Gaya won two-of-four tackles and made two interceptions during Monday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Gaya returned to the lineup after missing the win over Elche and was able to draw five fouls in addition to putting in decent defensive production. He'll now look towards a visit from Espanyol, which have scored 20 goals in 18 matches this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE