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Scores in loss Fornals scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Fornals netted his second goal in 25 appearances on the season, as he buried a shot from the center of the box in the 67th minute of action. On the other hand, he has not landed an accurate cross in 12 straight outings, despite seven attempts over that span. Defensively, he has at least one tackle won and one interception in two consecutive games.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Saturday Fornals (strain) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Real Madrid

Impact The talented playmaker participated in training throughout the week and will be available for this clash, although it's uncertain if he'll start or not. He's been limited to just two appearances (one start) since the beginning of December due to injuries, so it wouldn't be surprising if Betis take a cautious approach with him.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Fornals (strain) returned to training last week and is expected to be an option for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Fornals has missed each of Betis' last five matches, but his progression in training suggests he might be ready to see some minutes, even if it's on a bench capacity, against Real Madrid. The playmaker has been limited to just two appearances, and one start, in league play since the beginning of December.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Alaves Fornals (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact Fornals returns after missing five of Betis' last six fixtures through injury. The midfielder makes his first start in over two months Saturday.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Saturday Fornals (undisclosed) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Alaves.

Impact Fornals has been limited to just three appearances since the beginning of November, but the talented playmaker will have a shot at returning to action in this match. It's unclear if he'll return to the starting lineup right away, but he should find a way to contribute, especially since Betis are very thin when it comes to their depth in the final third.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Fornals is out for Saturday's match against Valladolid due to injury, accoridng to manager Manuel Pellegrini, per Daniel Lagos of AS Dairo. "Pablo is cited. He is starting to work...

Impact Fornals is heading back to the sidelines, with the attacker suffering an undisclosed injury over the break. This is a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter, with either Giovani Lo Celso or Chimy Avila taking his spot again. He has yet to train with the team, so the attacker could be in jeopardy of missing the club's next contest as well.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minutes off bench Fornals registered one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Fornals was able to get some minutes off the bench during his first game back from injury. He was able to make a comeback before the winter break, having started 11 of the 14 La Liga games played, scoring once with 22 chances created and 46 crosses (14 accurate).

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Fornals (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "Pablo is cited."

Impact Fornals is set for a return after missing around the past month of action, recovering from his undisclosed issues. He was a regular starter before his injury, starting in 11 of his 13 appearances, so he will hope to see the start Sunday. However, the club may choose to be cautious and start him on the bench to begin.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with the team Fornals is training normally for the second time with the team, El Correo reports.

Impact Fornals (undisclosed) suffered an injury in late November but has returned to training with the team. He is expected to be available for the UEFA Conference League match against HJK on Thursday, according to El Correo. Fornals missed the last four matches for Betis and could provide a boost upon his return, particularly in the creative aspect on the right flank, having created 22 chances in 13 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Villarreal Fornals (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Villarreal, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "Pablo is not called up for tomorrow, he is not yet in a condition to tr...

Impact Fornals will remain out this weekend, although it does he is nearing a return after making progress this week. That said, he will hope to return ahead of the winter break, possibly featuring against Rayo on Dec. 22 in their next contest.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Barca Fornals (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's match against Barcelona, manager Manuel Pellegrini told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "We'll repeat the...

Impact Fornals is in line to miss a third straight league match due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll hope to return to action at some point before the end of the calendar year. His next chance to suit up will come against Villarreal on Sunday, Dec. 15, and in his absence, Giovani Lo Celso has been playing an even bigger role in the playmaking department.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out Fornals (undisclosed) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Valencia, confirmed manager Manuel Pellegrino.

Impact Fornals picked up an undisclosed injury that will keep him out of Saturday's trip to Valencia. He was able to start the last five matches in a row, totaling a goal with 17 crosses (eight accurate), six interceptions and 11 chances created in that span. With Aitor Ruibal back, he will likely get the start in the midfield, alongside Ez Abde and Giovani Lo Celso.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Fornals scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Fornals scored his first goal of the season in the 52nd minute, which was assisted by Assane Diao. He also had two interceptions and played three accurate long balls.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven cross in 1-0 win Fornals recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Fornals led his side with the most crosses in his team. This was also his second-highest number of attempted crosses of the season. With four successful crosses, this was his most accurate cross of the year. Fornals is yet to turn any of his chances created into an assist.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in draw Fornals generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Fornals led the Real Betis attack Thursday with a team high six crosses (two accurate) as they drew 1 - 1 with Las Palmas. Over his last four appearances (three starts), the attacking midfielder has whipped in 22 crosses (five accurate). After making a switch to Real Betis during the winter transfer window last season, Fornals made 15 appearances (14 starts), scored three goals and provided two assists.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in victory Fornals registered one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Friday's 2-0 win against Leganes.

Impact Fornals set a new season high with a whopping 10 crosses in the win but despite the numerous attempts, he only landed one on target. He also accounted for at least one shot for a fourth straight game and completed at least 40 passes for a second consecutive outing.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Alaves Fornals registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Fornals created three chances, completed a dribble, and made a tackle, an interception, and a clearance before being replaced by Rodri in the 76th minute. With five goal involvements in 15 appearances last season, Fornals will aim to surpass that tally this season if he secures regular playing time.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Fornals scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Fornals entered May with only one goal across the 2023-24 La Liga. Just two games into the month, he has doubled and tripled the one-goal tally. One more goal, and Fornals can surpass the three he scored during his last season with West Ham before joining Betis.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal vs. Osasuna Fornals scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Fornals found himself at the perfect place and time to score a goal Sunday, with the former West Ham star tapping home a low cross from Willian Jose on stoppage time. Fornals has started 11 games in a row for Real Betis, a span in which he's racked up two goals, two assists, 14 shots and 21 chances created.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of two goals Fornals had an assist while crossing four times (two accurate), creating two chances and making five tackles (winning three) during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Girona.

Impact Fornals set up Willian Jose in the 76th minute assisting Betis' second goal while leading the team in crosses, chances created and tackles. Fornals has two assists while taking two shots, creating five chances and crossing 18 times over his last three starts.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in win Fornals generated one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Fornals had another solid performance Sunday, highlighted by his eight crosses and three corners. He did not create a single chance in the match though after creating 15 over the last five matches combined. He also won two tackles and intercepted one pass before being subbed off in the 82nd minute for Rodri.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in defeat Sunday Fornals assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Fornals set up Betis' second goal of the match deep into the first half, and his inch-perfect cross from the right wing allowed Willian Jose to drill a close-range shot past Filip Jorgensen. Fornals didn't waste time in securing a starting role with Betis following his January move from West Ham United, and he's already up to one goal and one assist across six league appearances (five starts) with Betis.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in loss Fornals generated one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Fornals attempted a season-high nine crosses (three accurate) in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Atleti. Fornals has made an immediate impact on Real Betis since making the move from the Premier League during the January window. In five matches played (four starts) since his arrival, Fornals has scored once, created 12 chances, attempted 22 crosses (seven accurate) and taken 11 corners. He has started four consecutive matches.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Fornals recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Following his goal-scoring performance at Cadiz on Feb. 9, Fornals was rewarded with another start. While the midfielder failed to replicate his previous performance, he fared relatively well. He logged five crosses during both appearances. And while the attacking midfielder created fewer chances, he did so only by one and attempted an extra corner.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start for Betis Fornals scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-0 victory against Cadiz.

Impact Fornals played nearly the whole match after his 24-minute debut last time out against Getafe and he looked right at home in midfield, scoring with his only shot and creating four chances for teammates after never doing so more than once in a match for West Ham this season. He will look to keep it rolling when Betis host Deportivo Alaves next time out as he establishes himself in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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