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Starting Friday Roca (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Roca had previously missed the club's past two matches due to an illness but seemingly has put those concerns behind him, getting a spot in the starting XI against Cadiz. The midfielder should be expected to remain in this position moving forward, as he had started in all but two contests this season until his injury issues occurred.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Cadiz match Roca (illness) is an option for Friday's contest against Cadiz, as manager Manuel Pellegrini told reporters, "Marc Roca and Claudio Bravo will be on the list."

Impact Roca looks to be available for the club once again after missing their last two contest due to illness. The midfielder should be expected to get the start Friday now that he is healthy, as when he is an option, he has only missed out on two starts all season. We will look to work on his goal contribution count in the coming games, as he still only has four in league play despite appearing 20 times.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing trip to Mallroca Roca (illness) is expected to not make the trip to Mallorca on Saturday, per Info Real Betis.

Impact Roca is in line to miss his first match since Nov 26 after picking up an illness. He has started the last nine games in a row, recording an assist with 20 tackles and 11 clearances in that span. With his absence, Sergi Altimira will likely get the call to start in the defensive midfield alongside Johnny Cardoso for the clash with Mallorca.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner Saturday Roca assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Granada.

Impact Roca assisted the lone goal of Saturday's match as he set up Isco's goal in the 76th minute. It marked his second assist and fourth goal contribution in the league this season. He also tied a season high with three chances created and added two shots. Roca helped his side keep a clean sheet as well as he contributed two tackles, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Roca had two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Osasuna.

Impact Roca took a couple shots but was otherwise quiet in this one. He made one clearance and won a tackle but didn't do much else to affect the game. The midfielder will look to make a bigger impact against Mallorca.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Roca scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Roca was quick to get on the scoresheet in Saturday's match, scoring in the first minute of the game off of a Borja Iglesias assist. This was Roca's second goal of the season and his first in three matches. He has only missed one start this season and should be a decent contributor for Betis every week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores and assists in win Roca scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Roca notched his first goal of the season in the 52nd minute as he delivered a powerful header into the back of the net after a corner kick. Aside from his goal, he also provided an assist in the first half as he sent the ball to Assane Diao Diaoune inside the box. The defensive midfielder also set a new season-high with three shots taken, after having recorded only two shots all season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Joins Betis on loan Roca completed a loan transfer to Real Betis from Leed United for the upcoming 2023-24 campaign.

Impact Roca logged 32 games (29 starts) for Leeds last season in which he registered one goal on 35 shots (13 on target), two assists, 76 crosses (14 accurate) and 40 corners. While Roca is unlikely to unseat Sergio Canales as the top corner taker for the club, he should be in the mix for a share of the workload.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute Sunday Roca (knee) was left on the bench in Sunday's season finale against Tottenham.

Impact Roca logged just six minutes over the team's last three contests while recovering from his knee problem. For the season, the midfielder started 29 of 34 contests in which he recorded one goal on 35 shots (13 on target), two assists, 76 crosses (14 accurate) and 40 corners. Jack Harrison served as the primary corner-taker for much of the season but Roca certainly took his fair share when he started.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Roca has a patellar tendon injury and is a doubt for the final two matches, according to manager Sam Allardyce.

Impact Roca stayed on the bench last week and now it's clear he has a bit of a knee issue. As usual, Allardyce didn't relay a ton of information on the injury, but with two matches to go, there's a decent chance Roca will remain out. That likely means continued time for Adam Forshaw, who is finally getting some run to close the season.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Places two shots-on-target in loss Roca had four shots (two on goal) and two crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Roca was active on Sunday creating attacks and shooting for goal when he could. He fired four shots and contributed two of the six shots-on-target that the Peacocks managed. It has been a mediocre season for the Spanish midfielder, from 30 appearances (28 starts) he has delivered two assists and scored just once.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Assists in win Roca recorded one assist on three chances created, whipped in four crosses (two accurate), took three corners and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

Impact Roca had one of his best performances of the season Saturday as he recorded his second assist this campaign. It came off a corner kick cross to Luke Ayling in the 49th minute to take a 2-0 lead. It was one of three chances he created in the match. He took three corners in the game too, in addition to four crosses (two accurate) and two off-target shots. He had a decent defensive performance as well, as he won one of his three attempted tackles and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action. Roca did pick up a yellow card in the 75th minute for a bad foul though, his fifth booking of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Makes bench against Southampton Roca is fit and in the match day squad to face Southampton on Saturday.

Impact Roca returns from a knock in time to take up a role on the bench Saturday. The midfielder has scored once and provided an assist in 20 appearances as a more defensive minded option in the center of the pitch.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Saturday Roca (knock) is considered "touch and go" and is unlikely to return Saturday against Everton, according to caretaker manager Michael Skubala.

Impact Roca has missed the last two matches with an unknown issue and seems likely to miss another contest Saturday. Weston McKennie was brought in to fight for starts, but he's been needed the last couple matches and figures to remain in the XI for the time being and possibly even when Roca is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains doubt to return Roca (knock) is considered a late-fitness test for Sunday's match against Manchester United, according to caretaker manager Michael Skubala.

Impact Roca had started all but one match this season prior to injury, but the addition of Weston McKennie likely changes that role. It's expected those two will fight for starts the rest of the season and given how Leeds looked in Wednesday's match, McKennie may have the leg up going forward playing next to Tyler Adams.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Roca is not in Leeds' match day squad for Wednesday's clash against Manchester United due to a slight knock, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post's Lee Sobot.

Impact Roca had featured in all 20 of Leeds' Premier League matches prior to Wednesday, with 19 starts in defensive midfield. But he's not available against United and is replaced by Weston McKennie in the XI.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Roca registered two crosses (zero accurate), three chances created and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Brentford.

Impact Roca remains a main figure in the middle of the park and continues to deliver steady production for his fantasy owners. He's now racked up five chances created, nine crosses, eight tackles and five fouls drawn over his past four matches alone (three starts).

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in Spurs loss Roca recorded one assist on one cross (zero accurate), one corner and one shot on target during Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. He was shown yellow once (third of seaso...

Impact Roca helped teammate Rodrigo briefly pull Leeds ahead 3-2 with an assist during the 76th minute. He was relieved three minutes later by Luke Ayling. Roca's got one goal and one assist on the league season and will now want to stay out of the book for a while.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses Roca had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Liverpool.

Impact Roca didn't have a whole lot to do going forward Saturday, though he did send in three crosses and create a chance. Roca has started all 12 Premier League matches since joining Leeds, offering some upside on both sides of the ball. Roca also took a corner, his sixth of the year. Roca remains the third-choice set-piece taker, though if he grows into a bigger role there it would improve his already decent floor.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half in loss Roca had one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Leicester City.

Impact It was a rather uneventful and unproductive evening for the defender, who was replaced at half time by a more offensive-minded Rodrigo. Leeds trailed by two goals at that point and needed a bit of a spark. Prior to coming off, his two corners were second on the team to Brenden Aaronson.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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