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Backup option this season Portillo bagged two goals with one assist in 27 La Liga appearances (four starts) in Almeria's midfield. He is set to depart the club as a free agent when his contract expires this...

Impact Portillo was a regular impact substitute for Almeria this season, and in January he scored his first two La Liga goals in more than four years since he last netted in the competition for Getafe in December 2018. The 33-year-old will become a free agent in the summer if no new deal is agreed upon.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Portillo assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Portillo got the start with Almeria resting most of its starters and logged in his first assist of the season. It was his first start since Feb 11, totaling an assist, nine chances created and four interceptions in the last seven matches played.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets another as sub Portillo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Friday's 3-1 win over Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Portillo scored yet again off the bench to give him now two goals in the last two matches. Those are also his first two goals of the whole campaign, not having one prior to Jan 23. With Luiz Suarez joining the club, the Spaniard will continue to make appearances off the bench, but will compete with playing time against Adrian Embarba.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes as substitute Portillo scored a goal with his lone shot during Monday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Portillo entered the match in the 66th minute and scored the game tying goal in the 74th to earn a point for Almeria. The goal was the first of the season in 12 appearances, all but one being as a substitute.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE