SERGI GUARDIOLA NEWS

Quiet in loss Sergi had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Athletic.

Impact Sergi made just his second start in his last six appearances, again failing to provide a major threat on goal. It's difficult to trust much of the attacking options among Sergi and his teammates, though Sergio Leon has scored five goals in 13 appearances (seven starts).

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sergi (knock) is expected to be fit for Friday's match against Cadiz, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Sergi had been training on his own until Wednesday but it was mainly to manage a bruise and not aggravate another issue. Between he and Shon Weissman, the attack is set for their team but more goals are needed for fantasy relevance and to stay in the first division.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Girona beats Valladolid 2-1 in meeting of promoted teams

Oriol Romeu has scored late to give Girona a 2-1 win over Valladolid in a meeting of recently promoted sides in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Available for selection Sergi is expected to be named to the squad list for Friday's match at Sevilla, according to manager Pacheta.

Impact Sergi has yet to play this season but it's only been one game to miss so far. When fit, look for Sergi to lead the line until Shon Weissman (hamstring) returns and with eight goals to his name last season, Sergi is a capable striker with mid-tier value.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in loss Sergi scored on goal on two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 4-2 loss to Levante.

Impact Sergi scored a penalty shot in the 61st to give hope to the trailing Vallecano squad. The forward ended in top form scoring two goals in his last three games of his 2021 campaign. With his career best in goals and assists, Sergi displayed he is a top player for Vallecano and is likely to return to the squad in hopes for an even stronger 2022 season.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Sergi scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Thursday's 5-1 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Sergi had a lot of luck in the 21st minute, when he clearly missed a shot after a play from the left flank but the defense also lost track of the ball, being unable to clear it from the box. So the missed shot became a self pass and Sergi appeared alone in front of the goalkeeper to momentarily draw things level at 1-1. This was the fourth goal over the last seven appearances for the forward and he'll try to keep it up during Sunday's visit to Mallorca.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores one in win Sergi scored one goal on one shot (one on target) in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Espanyol.

Impact Sergi ended the first half strong after scoring in the 42nd minute. Sergi has been a dominant finisher for Rayo Vallecano obtaining three goals in his past four games. With his recent success, Sergi is likely to keep improving his performance and keep his position in the starting XI.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer against Valencia Sergi had one goal on one shot, one cross, one foul and sustained two fouls in the 1-1 draw with Valencia on Monday.

Impact With the clock winding down and his side down a goal, Sergi managed to net in the 83rd minute thanks to the assist from Isi Palazon. The forward has now scored in two consecutive appearances, but this is following a 10 match drought. It remains to be seen how he will do against Deportivo Alaves.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Sergi scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Sergi scored for the first time in 11 matches despite starting each of the last six contests. He'll need to take advantage of his efforts against Valencia, which have conceded the fifth-most goals in La Liga.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes eight shots in loss Sergi had eight shots (two on target) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Sergi extended his scoreless streak for seven matches but it wasn't because of a lack of effort as the forward paced all players in shots attempted with a season-high eight tries. The forward will hope this showing helps him to remain in the lineup for Mar. 6 visit to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss Sergi put one shot off target and created one chance in 70 minutes of Friday's 2-1 loss to Elche.

Impact Sergi returned to the lineup for the first time in five matches but still couldn't reverse his side's losing streak in 2022. Life won't get much easier with Real Madrid and Sevilla coming up in two of the next three matches.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Sergi scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Sergi has started each of the last five matches and scored two goals, but what's just as much a positive is that he's taken six shots (two on goal) in his last two starts. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which have lost three straight matches but now have the holiday break to recover their strength.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no shots in win Sergi had zero shots during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Sergi was completely held in check by the opposing defense, even failing to attempt a single shot until the 75th minute, when he was replaced by Radamel Falcao. With two goals and two assists over 11 appearances (five starts) so far this season, the forward will try to bounce back during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, draws PK in win Sergi scored a goal off five shots (three on target), drew three fouls, including a penalty and was shown a yellow card during Monday's 3-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Sergi made just his third start of the season after playing just 12 minutes over the previous four matches. And the forward made most of the opportunity, opening the scoring for Rayo in the 16th minute, suffering the penalty that resulted in the third goal and leading all players in shots attempted. Radamel Falcao was rested here and will probably be back for Saturday's visit to Valencia, but Sergi showed what he's capable of if given playing time.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Sergi played six minutes and assisted one goal from his only chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Sergi made the most of his limited time in the field, subbing on in the 84th minute and assisting Isi Palazon's goal in the 87th to seal their win. That was his second assist of the season, to go with one goal, in four appearances (one start). He will now look for more playing time at Osasuna on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Sergi provided one assist on two chances created during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Bilbao.

Impact Sergi has two goal contributions despite playing just 84 total minutes so far in the season. The forward is the picture of efficiency and has been one of the very best in the league in his very limited time on the pitch. That said until he has a consistent starting role, he isn't a viable fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench against Levante Guardiola scored a goal after coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Levante on Saturday.

Impact Guardiola had a good game for the visitors. The 30-year-old came as a substitute in the 65th minute and scored the team's only goal in the match 26 minutes later. It was Guardiola's maiden goal of the league campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Muniain keeps Bilbao undefeated with win over Mallorca

Iker Munian has steered Athletic Bilbao to a 2-0 win over Mallorca that gives the undefeated Basque Country side the early lead of the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Loaned to Vallecano Sergi has joined Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan from Valladolid, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Sergi scored just one goal and two assists last season as Valladolid were relegated from La Liga -- he scored eight goals the season prior. But he makes the move back up to the first division for this year with Vallecano, where he will challenge Randy Nteka for the starting spot at forward.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Sergi will miss Sunday's match at Real Sociedad after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Sergi hasn't scored a goal since September of 2020 and it's unlikely he would've started now that both Jota and Shonn Weissman are healthy. He'll next be eligible for the season finale against Atletico Madrid.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia edges Valladolid 1-0 to end winless streak in Spain

Valencia has ended an eight-game winless streak and moved further from the relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Valladolid in the Spanish league

JANUARY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

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JULY 6, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

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JULY 2, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

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