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Assists final goal in 3-1 win Tete Morente assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Tete Morente came on with 13 minutes to go and assisted German Valera with a minute to put his side 3-1 ahead and seal the game. He had previously started the three games in a row before this. In total, he has started four of the seven games this year, creating three assists. This assist came from his only chance created of the game.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in start Tete Morente assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Real Sociedad. In addition, he was give...

Impact Morente made a strong impact after coming off the bench at halftime last game, assisting one of the two goals scored by his side following his introduction. He earned a full 90 minute start this time and recorded another assist to make it back to back, though his underlying numbers were not as impressive, with those two assists coming from just three chances created. With David Affengruber having departed, Morente could see more playing time, with Buba Sangare allowed to shift from the right flank to center back.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal on Friday Morente assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-2 loss versus Racing Santander.

Impact Morente replaced Marc Aguado at halftime and set up Fer Nino's headed goal in the 79th minute after delivering a brilliant cross. Additionally, Morente recorded 29 passes and also contributed defensively with a tackle, a clearance and an interception. This was his first goal contribution of the campaign.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist Tete Morente assisted once to go with six crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Morente was able to get an assist despite not having a single accurate cross, which is impressive given how much service Elche had in the match. The attacker has a good matchup looming to get another assist if he can be even a little more efficient. Oviedo have allowed 48 goals in La Liga play through 31 games.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Threat as winger in loss Morente recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Morente is operating as a wing-back for Elche, but he's a forward by trait, so most of his fantasy upside will come due to his crossing ability. The coaching staff is happy with Morente's overall contributions, and from a fantasy perspective, he's a solid bet to add crosses on a steady basis.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winning goal Tete Morente scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Tete Morente's thundering header gave Elche a lead they would not relinquish in their 2-1 win over Mallorca. In addition to his goal, the wing-back contributed three tackles (three won) and three clearances to the defensive effort across his 90 minute shift. The goal marked Tete Morente's first La Liga goal for Elche since 2022/23 campaign.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Elche ends winless streak in 2026 with victory over Mallorca in La Liga

Elche has left the relegation zone in La Liga by defeating Mallorca 2-1 for its first victory of the year

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Returns to Elche Morente is back in Elche following his time at Serie A side Lecce, the team announced Monday.

Impact Morente is rejoining a club for which he played between 2020 and 2024, contributing nine goals and eight assists across 94 La Liga matches in that period. The winger's most recent stint in Italy started well but slowed down, as he failed to make a direct contribution in his last 17 league contests. He'll likely contend with Alvaro Nunez and German Valera for the rest of the current season if Elche stick to a wing-back system.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Lecce Morente has been granted an early contract termination by Lecce.

Impact Morente was conspicuously absent for the recent tilt against Torino and will be able to seek a new team on his own past deadline day. He was a fixture early in the season, but he didn't recapture a significant role after a foot injury. His prospective minutes will be divvied up among their other wingers.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Torino Morente is a late scratch for Sunday's match against Torino.

Impact Morente didn't make the bench, but the team and the coach didn't disclose whether he picked up a physical problem or if his absence is transfer market-related. He has mostly backed up Santiago Pierotti so far. Konan N'Dri will operate in such a role sans him.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in against Inter Morente (foot) had one cross (zero accurate), one clearance and two passes in 22 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Morente didn't have a noticeable impact in his cameo in his return from a four-game absence. He'll likely split time with Santiago Pierotti and Konan N'Dri going forward, although he can star on either flank. He has tallied two off-target shots, two key passes and seven crosses (two accurate) in his last five outings (two starts).

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Morente (foot) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Morente is back with the team and an option Wednesday, returning from four games out due to a foot injury. He started in nine of his 13 appearances before the injury, looking to return to a role on the flanks of the attack.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returning in Inter fixture Morente (foot) "will be back available Wednesday," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Morente will resume being an option after sitting out four fixtures because of plantar fasciitis and will be an option on both wings, competing with Santiago Pierotti, Riccardo Sottil and Konan N'Dri, while Lameck Banda is suspended for this one. Morente has notche five shots (one on target), four chances created and eight crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances (three starts), with no goal contributions.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing foot injury Morente has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Lecce announced.

Impact Morente might be dealing with a mild case of the nagging injury as he was able to train on the side to start the week, but the problem might linger for a while. Santiago Pierotti, Riccardo Sottil and Konan N'Dri will handle the wings while he and Lameck Banda (AFCON) are unavailable.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Como meeting Morente (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's match versus Como.

Impact Morente picked up a muscular injury in practice late in the week and won't be involved in this one. He was a late call, per the coach, so the issue might not be too severe, although he'll likely take more tests after this tilt. Riccardo Sottil, Santiago Pierotti and Konan N'Dri will be the options on the two wings without him and Lameck Banda (AFCON).

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Napoli Morente drew two fouls and had three crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in 45 minutes in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Morente played only a half for the second match in a row, but he was deployed as a sub this time, and had his standard output. Lameck Banda got the nod over him amid some rotation. He has launched three or more crosses in his last three displays, piling up nine (zero accurate) and adding one off-target shot and one key pass. He's still searching for his first goal contribution of the season.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Sassuolo tilt Morente had one shot on target and four crosses (zero accurate) and drew four fouls in 86 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Morente started as expected and was rather lively on the left flank but lacked touch in his deliveries. He has taken at least one shot in every display, totaling nine (one on target) and logging five chances created, 15 crosses (one accurate) and two corners.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In starting squad Morente (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Sassuolo.

Impact Morente has quickly overcome a calf injury and is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Sassuolo. He'll look to build on a solid start to the campaign, having started four of the first five matches with five key passes and 11 crosses (one accurate). The Spanish winger has yet to contribute a goal or assist but has registered at least one shot in every appearance, totaling eight attempts so far.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Sassuolo Morente (calf) reprised working with the rest of the group Monday, Lecce announced.

Impact Morente has quickly overcome a calf injury and will resume competing for two spots in the trident, primarily with Riccardo Sottil and Santiago Pierotti, against Sassuolo on Saturday. He has started in three out of four matches, tallying five key passes, 11 crosses (one accurate) and two corners. He registered at least one shot in every appearance, accumulating eight (one on target), but is still searching for his first goal contribution.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains calf injury Morente has been diagnosed with a grade one calf strain after getting hurt in training, Lecce informed.

Impact Morente will spend three to four weeks on the mend and thus likely skip a game or two after the international break. Riccardo, Lameck Banda and Konan N'Dri will step in on the wing.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Squanders chance versus Cagliari Morente recorded one shot (zero on goal), two key passes, two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in 45 minutes in Friday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Morete came off the bench for the first time in the season, as Riccardo Sottil and Santiago Pierotti got the nod over him. He had an okay stint in limited minutes but missed the mark on a diving header that would have leveled the game in the final minutes. He's still searching for his first goal contribution. He has registered at least one shot, amassing seven (one accurate) and one cross, launching 10 (one accurate) in the first four rounds, adding five chances created and two corners.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Atalanta Morente had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Morente put together a convincing performance even though his side was routed in this one. He has made the XI in the first three rounds and has been serviceable, but the Lecce frontline hasn't been great as a whole, so a shake-up could be on the horizon. He has logged six shots (one on target), three key passes, eight crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in three bouts.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Genoa game Morente won one of two tackles and generated three shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Morente was by far the most dynamic attacker for his side, pacing it in attempts, but he was inaccurate both when shooting and crossing. He notched three goals and two assists in 31 games last year. He'll mostly compete with Lameck Banda, as Santiago Pierotti will be back from suspension next week.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss season finale Morente had one key pass, one shot (zero on target), one cross (zero accurate) and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Morente had mostly a silent display but picked up stats in multiple categories on both ends. He'll be unavailable against Lazio on Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. Santiago Pierotti, Lameck Banda or Jesper Karlsson will take his place. He has a decent first season in Serie A, earning a regular spot and closing with three goals, two assists, 41 shots (13 on target) and 25 key passes in 31 games (23 starts).

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Morente had an assist on Lecce's goal in a 1-1 draw against Verona on Sunday.

Impact The forward put up four shots (one on target) and created two chances, ultimately getting one assist. Morente should remain a factor as Lecce look to secure a position in Serie A next year when they face a tough Torino defense next week.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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