American defender Shaq Moore joins Nashville from Tenerife
American right back Shaq Moore was acquired by Nashville of Major League Soccer and agreed to a contract through the 2025 seasonJULY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEVANTE
8-11-19 · 2021 19TH IN LA LIGA · RELEGATION
Pepelu - Extends contract with Levante Pepelu has signed a 10-year contract extension with Levante, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Pepelu broke out with Levante this season, making 29 La Liga appearances (23 starts) in midfield at 23 years old. The youngster has now signed on with the club through the 2031/32 campaign after coming up through the academy, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him sent out on loan next season in order to remain in the top division following Levante's relegation to La Liga 2.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pepelu - Plays second half in season finale Pepelu subbed into last week's match against Rayo Vallecano at halftime, and he made a block and a clearance in the 4-2 victory.
Impact Pepelu made 29 appearances (23 starts) in his debut season in La Liga, and the 23-year-old midfielder might stay in the first division next season despite Levante's relegation in order to continue his development.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge Miramon - Comes off bench in season finale Miramon subbed into last week's match against Rayo Vallecano in the 63rd minute, and he made two clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Miramon scored a goal and kept five clean sheets in 29 La Liga appearances (22 starts) at right back for Levante this season.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Caceres - On bench in season finale Caceres was an unused substitute in last week's victory against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Caceres kept a clean sheet in 10 La Liga appearances (nine starts) since joining Levante from Cagliari in January, but a hamstring injury in April kept the 35-year-old center back sidelined for much of the last two months of the campaign.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rober Pier - Makes five interceptions in win Pier made four clearances and five interceptions in last week's 4-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano. He also took a shot on target and created a chance in the match.
Impact Pier scored a goal and kept four clean sheets in 27 appearances (21 starts) in central defense this season as Levante was relegated from La Liga.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Vezo - Comes off bench in season finale Vezo subbed into last week's match against Rayo Vallecano in the 85th minute, and he made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the 4-2 victory.
Impact Vezo kept four clean sheets in 32 La Liga appearances (27 starts) this season in central defense as Levante finished 19th in the table and got relegated to the second division.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Granada relegated in Spain after missed penalty
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Dani Cardenas - Six saves in win Cardenas conceded two goals but made six saves in Friday's 4-2 win against Vallecano.
Impact Cardenas showed little dip in form after coming back from an illness by making six saves against Vallecano. With the 2021 season concluding, the goalkeeper displayed he is still a top-level starter by ending his campaign with a victory and allowing Levante to edge the win over a struggling Vallecano squad.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coke - Scores in first start of season Coke scored one goal on one shot (one on goal) and created one chance in Friday's 4-2 win against Vallecano
Impact Coke erased Vallecano's hope for a comeback by putting away a solo goal in the 76th minute. The defender took advantage of his first start of the season for Levante by scoring the fourth goal of the game for his squad. However, even with a very strong last game of the season, Coke's likelihood for a permanent spot on the starting XI is low due to his dip in form and inconsistency on the pitch.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Enis Bardhi - Provides assist in win Bardhi provided an assist and created two chances in Friday's 4-2 win against Vallecano.
Impact Bardhi delivered a late pass to Gonzalo Melero in the 46th minute to give the Levante squad a two goal lead going into the second half. After only starting 17 out of 30 appearances, Bardhi's offensive abilities showed a dip in success creating uncertainty for his future. However, with a solid last performance, Melero gave evidence that his status of being a top midfielder for Levante is far from being over.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Luis Morales - Delivers assist in win Morales delivered an assist, had three shots and created two chances in Friday's 4-2 win over Vallecano.
Impact Morales delivered a pass in the 44th minute to Roger Marti to add yet another goal for the Levante squad. Morales has been unstoppable on offense recording six goals and six assists in his last nine games of his 2021 campaign. With the season concluding, Morales has proved to be one of the most important players on the Levante squad and is likely to return with his consistent success.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roger Marti - Scores one in win Marti scored one goal on three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 4-2 win against Vallecano.
Impact Marti gave Levante their second goal of the game by netting one during the 44th minute. The forward ended his 2021 campaign well by scoring two goals in his last two matches to give Levante a strong end to the season. However, with his third worst season of his career, Marti's future with Levante is uncertain as his form and threat on offense appear to have deteriorated.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcelo Saracchi - Records assist in win Saracchi delivered one assist and created one chance in Friday's 4-2 win against Vallecano.
Impact Saracchi delivered a superb assist in the 26th minute to erase Vallecano's early lead. In his second game back from a ruptured ACL injury, Saracchi proved his worth to the Levante squad by creating opportunities and delivering difficult passes. With the conclusion of the 2021 season, Saracchi is looking forward to rehabilitating his injury in hopes for a successful 2022 campaign.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzalo Melero - Scores two in victory Melero scored two goals on two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 4-2 win against Vallecano.
Impact Melero scored two early goals during the 26th and 46th minute to give Levante a dominant lead over Vallecano in the first half. With three goals in his last three games played, Melero displayed his finishing skills for the conclusion of the 2021 season. After tying his best season of his career, Melero's future with Levante and in the starting XI is likely to continue with his success on the offense.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dani Cardenas - Back in starting XI Cardenas (illness) will be in the starting XI to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.
Impact Cardenas is back in the starting XI after an illness sidelined him versus Depoartivo Alaves on Sunday. The keeper has made 20 saves in his last five outings while giving up just 12 goals and should continue to face plenty of pressure Friday.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shkodran Mustafi - Out for season finale Mustafi (quadriceps) was not called up by Levante for Friday's clash against Rayo.
Impact Mustafi had a disastrous campaign due to injury, as he kept two clean sheets in 11 La Liga appearances (eight starts), and only featured one time since the turn of the calendar year. Levante are getting relegated and he will just hope to be healthy come the start of next season.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aitor Fernandez - Set to miss finale Fernandez (COVID-19) won't be cleared in time to play in Friday's season finale versus Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Fernandez will finish the year having started all 13 of his appearances for the club in which he made 52 saves, including one from the penalty spot, earning two clean sheets while conceding 29 goals. If fit, Daniel Cardenas (illness) should retake his place in the starting XI on Friday.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Clerc - Left out of squad Clerc (knee) will not be in the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.
Impact Clerc will be sidelined for his 12th consecutive contest due to his knee problem and will now have to wait until next season before getting a chance to get back onto the pitch. On the year, the defender started 18 of his 19 appearances in which he recorded two shots (zero on target), 47 crosses (seven accurate) and two corners. Considering this is the third straight season in which Clerc has failed to score a goal, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting much offense out of him next season either.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Campana - Out with COVID-19 Campana has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, Levante announced Thursday.
Impact Campana's season will end a game early due to illness, and the 28-year-old will finish with two goals and two assists in 20 La Liga appearances (16 starts) in midfield. Gonzalo Melero could replace him in the lineup against Rayo.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
3 teams fighting to avoid drop on Spanish league's last day
Granada, Mallorca and Cádiz will all try to avoid relegation from the Spanish league on the final dayMAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
