RICARDO RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Provides assist in draw Rodriguez assisted once to go with one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rodriguez completed the last pass before Cucho Hernandez's play that reduced the scoring deficit after 51 minutes of action in Vallecas. It was the first goal or assist for the defender in 17 appearances this season. While he gets significant playing time every time he starts, he has been part of a constant rotation with Romain Perraud at left-back.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Valladolid Rodriguez (strain) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's match against Real Valladolid.

Impact Rodriguez returned to training earlier this week and will be starting on the left side of the defense over Romain Perraud.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Thursday Rodriguez (strain) should be available for Thursday's clash against Valladolid after being spotted training normally with the team on Wednesday, according to Alejandro Fernandez fo...

Impact Rodriguez missed the last contest due to muscular issues but should be available for Thursday's game after being spotted training with the team normally on Wednesday. That said, he has started only one of the last four possible games, so his return is unlikely to impact the starting XI, with Romain Perraud likely remaining the preferred option at left-back.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscular fatigue Rodriguez (strain) is dealing with a muscular problem and is not expected to be available for Monday's game at Girona

Impact Even though Betis have yet to announce their squad list for Monday's match, the defender is expected to receive rest for the team's upcoming two league matches. The idea of Betis is to have the left-back ready for the semifinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League against Fiorentina on May 1.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Thursday Rodriguez was forced off during the first half of Thursday's game against Jagellonia in the UEFA Europa Conference League with an apparent muscular problem, Fran Campos of DAZN rep...

Impact Rodriguez left the contest in the first half and was replaced by Romain Perraud, who has been the regular starter at left-back this season. This issue could hurt Betis' depth down the stretch, though, as Rodriguez can also play at center-back, a position of need due to the recent season-ending injury of Diego Llorente (hamstring).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Rodriguez was on the bench for Sunday's 2-2 draw with Bilbao.

Impact Rodriguez returned to the bench after missing one match due to injury. Even when fully fit the defender hasn't been a huge part of the first team only occasionally getting minutes at left-back or center-back as a depth option.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with leg injury Rodriguez is dealing with a muscular injury and is expected to miss, at a bare minimum, two weeks, according to Miguel Moran of Diario AS.

Impact The defender suffered the injury in Betis' most recent match against Alaves, and he won't be ready to return until February at a minimum. The absence of the left-back will be particularly complicated for the upcoming match against Mallorca since Romain Perraud is out through suspension, meaning Natan, who's a center-back by trait, will likely play in a wider role.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Exits match injured Rodriguez was forced off the field in the 41st minute of Saturday's match against Alaves due to an apparent injury.

Impact Rodriguez had to exit the field just before halftime Saturday, holding his leg as he was in obvious pain. This continues the defender's constant injured condition, as he just returned from an injury a match ago. He was replaced by Romain Perraud, who would be his likely replacement if he misses more time moving forward.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in return Rodriguez (sprain) started and played the full 90 in Saturday's 1-0 win over Huesca.

Impact Rodriguez has returned to play after a sprain that left him out for their last contest, seeing the start immediately. He started the season as a regular starter before a long spell going unused off the bench, so he will hope this start sparks a reoccurrence of his use in the starting XI.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle sprain Rodriguez is out for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to an ankle sprain, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "Ricardo is not summoned. He had a small sprain the other...

Impact Rodriguez will be sidelined for the weekend, with the left-back suffering a sprain. He picked up the issue in Thursday's Conference League match despite playing the full 90. He will hope to return soon, although this won't force any changes, as he has yet to appear in the club's past seven matches.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Real Betis move Rodriguez has completed a move to join Real Betis on a two-year contract until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Impact Rodriguez will add some much-needed experience and versatility to Betis' defensive line, and he will fill two needs at once, as he can play both as a center-back and left-back with equal ease. Rodriguez has spent most of his career in the Bundesliga and Serie A, and he joins Betis after spending the last four seasons with Torino, where he logged at least 30 starts in each of the past two campaigns.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearances against Italy Rodriguez won one of one tackle and had two shots (zero on goal), seven clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Italy.

Impact Rodriguez was tidy in the back and also provided his contribution on the other end. He has helped keep one clean sheet in four games, posting four crosses (zero accurate), five tackles and 13 clearances.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Atalanta Rodriguez (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Rodriguez dropped to the bench due to an injury as anticipated by the coach and wasn't risked as the game was quickly out of hand for his side. He has started all season long and closed with one goal, two assists, 57 crosses (23 accurate), 45 tackels and 58 clerances in 35 games, contributing to 13 clean sheets. He has been called up by Switzerland for the Euro.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start against Atalanta Rodriguez "can't play due to an ankle injury, but I'll bring him to the bench to see if I can sub him on later," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Rodriguez will make the trip and serve as an emergency option but will see his run of consecutive starts come to an end. Valentino Lazaro or Mergim Vojvoda will take his place on the left wing.

MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Milan Rodriguez scored one goal and assisted once from one shot (one target) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Rodriguez didn't put together a great stat line but made his touches count, teeing up Duvan Zapata with a great cross and finding the target from distance with a screamer. He had just one assist as far as goal contributions go before this match. He has often played in a more offensive role lately, logging four crosses (one accurate), five clerances and three tackles (all won) in the last five games.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good versus Bologna Rodriguez generated three crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (one won), two interceptions, and one clearance in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Rodriguez wasn't precise but contributed a little on both ends in a tightly contested affair, and his team didn't concede. He has logged 20 crosses (four accurate), six tackles (three won), four interceptions and four clearances in the last five matches, with three clean sheets.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Attacks a lot in Juventus fixture Rodriguez had 10 crosses (two accurate), two clearances, one interception and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Rodriguez had a lot of freedom despite his role and paced his team in deliveries, but he was rarely on point. He has tallied 25 crosses (seven accurate), 10 corners, seven tackles (two won) and seven clearances in his last five showings, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in seven crosses in Empoli game Rodriguez registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), two chances created and four tackles (one won) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Rodriguez wasn't great in the back in a rare off-day for the whole defense but pushed forward more than a few times and took a few corner kicks. He has started in five straight contests, recording seven key passes, 15 crosses (five accurate) and six tackles (one won).

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lazio Rodriguez (thigh) didn't play in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Rodriguez was surprisingly called up, as the coach had announced his forfeit in the pre-game presser, but he merely served as an emergency option since they were short-handed in the back. He'll have better chances of featuring in Monday's away game versus Roma.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Rodriguez (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Lazio.

Impact Rodriguez is back with the team after missing their last match due to a thigh issue. However, he lines up on the bench, spending his first match of the season in that role. Nonetheless, he should be expected to return to the starting XI in their next contest against Roma on Monday, as up until his injury, he had started every match this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lazio clash Rodriguez (thigh) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Lazio on Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez was expected to miss multiple games, but he has recuperated quickly and will be back after sitting out just one. Despite his regular role, he might still be managed due to a lingering thigh problem. He'll compete with Adam Masina to get the call in the back. He has logged five interceptions, nine clearances, three tackles (one won) and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a low-degree strain of the right pectineus muscle, Torino announced.

Impact Rodriguez was already banged up coming into the game and made things worse during his short time on the pitch. He's poised to skip at least a pair of games. Adam Masina and Saba Sazonov will pick up the slack in the back.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off after 20 minutes Rodriguez was forced off the field in the 20th minute of Saturday's match against Sassuolo, appearing to have possibly picked up an injury.

Impact Rodriguez appeared to not be completely ready to go when taking the pitch earlier Saturday, having come off in the 20th minute after entering the match on the injury report. He previously was dealing with a thigh issue and may have aggravated that area once again, leading to his early exit. Not much more will be known until the post-match press conference, but many will hope for the move to be more for cautionary reasons following his minor injury this week and for the defender to be back on the pitch next week to face Leece on Friday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Rodriguez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Rodriguez keeps his starting streak intact, healing up from a thigh injury he picked up midweek to make the starting XI Saturday. The defender has yet to miss a start this season, featuring in all 23 of the club's matches thus far, being a crucial piece of their three-back system in the defense.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Sassuolo tilt Rodriguez (thigh) has made Torino's squad list to face Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez is good to go despite bowing out in the past game and a challenging week and is neck-and-neck with Adam Masina to start in the back. He has logged 12 clearances, five tackles (three won) and seven interceptions in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE