Barcelona to host Betis in clash of hottest teams in La Liga
Barcelona and Real Betis meet Saturday in a clash of the hottest teams in the Spanish league as the season reaches its final stretch1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Suso - Not ruled out for Sunday Suso is questionable for Sunday's match against Atleitco Madrid due to an undisclosed injury, according to his club.
Impact Suso looks to be a late call for Sunday, as the attacker has been dealt some type of injury over the week. The good news is this would be a minimal absence, as he has gone unused in their past three outings. That said, he will likely only see a spot on the bench if fit.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Juanlu - Questionable to face Atletico Juanlu is questionable for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to his club.
Impact Juanlu has not yet been ruled out for Sunday, but is heading into the match with some doubt due to an undisclosed injury. That said, this could force a change for the club, as he did start last time out, with Saul or Djibril Sow as possible replacement. However, if deemed fit, there is a solid chance he could make the starting XI again immediately.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Dodi Lukebakio - Assists on Saturday Lukebakio assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Betis.
Impact Lukebakio assisted Ruben Vargas' opener in the 17th minute, created two chances and made an interception. He has featured in every game this season, tallying 11 goals and two assists, with four goal contributions in his last six appearances.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Vargas - Nets on Sunday Vargas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Betis.
Impact Vargas opened the scoring in the 17th minute, assisted by Dodi Lukebakio. He also registered 11 passes, two clearances, two interceptions, and a tackle. With three goal contributions in his last six games, these remain his only direct involvements of the season.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Orjan Nyland - Concedes two Nyland made one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Betis.
Impact Nyland completed 21 passes and delivered three accurate long balls. He has recorded 13 saves and two clean sheets in his last four games. Up next, a clash against third-placed Atletico Madrid, a team he was benched against in their previous meeting.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lucien Agoume - Back from suspension Agoume completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Atletico on Sunday.
Impact Agoume missed Sunday's 2-1 loss against Betis in the derby and is now available to play for their next contest. That said, he isn't expected to start the game on Sunday and will likely find a bench spot.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Djibril Sow - Suspension over Sow is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
Impact Sow has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. He has been a regular starter and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.
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Lewandowski leads the way as Barcelona regains 3-point advantage over Madrid
Barcelona has reestablished its three-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league after beating Catalan rival Girona 4-16 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The ex-Real Madrid striker who had not scored for 1,135 days or played in 304 – and a glorious return Mariano Diaz has been without a club since leaving Sevilla last summer - but he's aiming to help his country to their first World Cup
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Akor Adams - Building fitness on day off Adams returned from injury in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Bilbao and was seen training alone on Friday during a scheduled day off, showing his motivation to regain top form for the e...
Impact Adams returned from a thigh injury and played seven minutes on Sunday. He was seen training alone on Friday while the rest of the team had the day off, showing his commitment to regaining full fitness for the end of the season. When fully fit, he will likely compete for a starting spot in the frontline and share minutes with Isaac.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Sambi Lokonga - Good appearance off bench Lokonga generated two tackles (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Athletic.
Impact Lokonga was subbed onto the pitch at the start of the second half of Sevilla's loss to Athletic Club on Sunday and put in a solid shift in midfield. In 45 minutes played, the Belgian international won the most duels of any player with eight, created one chance, and made five passes into the final third. Sunday was Lokonga's second straight La Liga match on the bench for him, but hopefully the performance against Athletic will see him back in the starting lineup against Real Betis on March 30.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Dodi Lukebakio - Bright display in attack Lukebakio had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Athletic.
Impact Lukebakio was one of Sevilla's only players with any sort of offensive spark in their loss to Athletic Club. In 90 minutes played, he created the most chances in the match with four, completed three of his four long balls, made six passes into the final third, and completed his only dribble attempt. Lukebakio has put together a solid year in La Liga, compiling 11 goals and one assist in 27 starts. He will aim to have another bright showing against Real Betis after the international break.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Djibril Sow - Box-to-box performance Sow (suspension) generated two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th minute.
Impact Sow was all over the pitch for Sevilla as they fell 1-0 to Athletic Club on Sunday. In 83 minutes played, he created two chances, completed all three of his long balls, won his only tackle, and made two interceptions. Sow is a constant in Sevilla's midfield and has been one of their most reliable players all season. Unfortunately, he will miss their next La Liga match against Osasuna due to a yellow card he picked up in the first half of Sunday's match.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Orjan Nyland - Good effort despite result Nyland made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 10th minute.
Impact Nyland did everything he could to prevent the loss Sevilla suffered at home to Athletic Club on Sunday. The Norwegian keeper made three saves, saved a penalty from Mikel Vesga just before halftime, and all three saves came from inside his own box. Nyland has had a decent season thus far in La Liga, earning the 10th best save percentage among all keepers with a mark of 67.9. Sevilla will need him to come up big once again after the international break when they visit the red-hot Real Betis.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Lucien Agoume - Picks one match suspension Agoume will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.
Impact Agoume accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the Sevillian Derby against Betis on March. 30 after the international break. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter recently, with Juanlu likely replacing him in the midfield for that game.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Djibril Sow - Will miss the derby Sow will miss the Sevillian Derby against Betis due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.
Impact Sow has accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the Sevillian Derby against Betis on March. 30 after the international break. Albert Sambi Lokonga is expected to get a larger role in the midfield for that game.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nemanja Gudelj - Among substitutes Sunday Gudelj (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Athletic Bilbao.
Impact Gudelj returns after missing the last three matches due to a thigh injury. A regular starter when fit, Gudelj will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Sunday.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Vargas - Should be available for Bilbao Vargas (hip) traveled to Germany for exams on his injury but returned to full training on Friday, suggesting he should be part of the squad for Sunday's clash with Bilbao, Jose Man...
Impact Vargas didn't feature in the last game due to a hip injury, but scans in Germany earlier this week confirmed it was a minor issue. He was spotted in team training on Friday and should be available for Sunday's game. However, it is unclear whether he will be fit enough to return directly to the starting lineup, with Chidera Ejuke likely to start on the left wing if he cannot.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Akor Adams - Back in team training Adams (thigh) returned to full training on Friday and is expected to be in the squad for Sunday's match against Bilbao, the club announced.
Impact Adams has played only nine minutes since joining his new club but should get more soon after returning to full training on Friday. He is likely available for Sunday's game and could see playing time off the bench before competing with Isaac for a starting spot as the striker.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Nemanja Gudelj - Back in team training Gudelj (thigh) was spotted back in team training, the club announced.
Impact Gudelj missed the last two games and was an unused substitute in the one before due to a thigh injury. The Serbian remains a doubt for Sunday's clash against Bilbao but could return if he is assessed positively later in the week. If he misses out again Kike Salas will likely replace him in central defense.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Vargas - Dealing with hip injury Vargas was on the bench and didn't feature in Sunday's 1-0 win against Real Sociedad due to a hip injury. He is traveling to Germany on Tuesday with a club doctor for additional me...
Impact Vargas was an unused substitute Sunday, and the club revealed Tuesday that the winger is dealing with a hip injury requiring further medical tests. He is traveling to Germany on Tuesday and is expected to return at the end of the week if everything goes as planned. His availability for Sunday's match against Bilbao remains doubtful. If he is unavailable, Chidera Ejuke will likely replace him again on the left wing.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Lucien Agoume - Keeps clean sheet Sunday Agoume recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Real Sociedad.
Impact Agoume kept a clean sheet in Sunday's victory, just his third of the season. He has somewhat fallen out of favor as of late with just two starts in the last eight La Liga matches, but he has played well when given the opportunity. He finished Sunday's match with three interceptions, three clearances and two duels won as he played the full 90 minutes for the sixth time this season.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Dodi Lukebakio - Creates three chances Sunday Lukebakio generated three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.
Impact Lukebakio created three chances in Sunday's win, his fifth match this season with three or more. He failed to attempt a single shot for the first time this campaign though. He added three crosses and three corners before he was subbed off in the 92nd minute for Stanis Idumbo Muzambo.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Saul Niguez - Assists in Sunday's win Saul assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Real Sociedad.
Impact Saul set up the lone goal of Sunday's match, an assist on Chidera Ejuke's strike just after halftime. It marked his sixth assist through 15 appearances this season, already the most he's ever had in a La Liga campaign. He played well on the defensive end per usual, winning 10 duels and making three clearances before he was subbed off in the 84th minute for Peque.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
