Rodrigo Riquelme
BET
Assists winning goal
Riquelme assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Lille.
Analysis: Riquelme continued his strong start to the campaign by setting up Troy Parrott for the decisive goal early in the second half, adding another attacking contribution before being withdrawn late. He entered the match with two goals across four La Liga appearances, giving him three goal contributions across his first five appearances in all competitions this season. Riquelme should continue to see significant opportunities on the flank while Ez Abde works his way back.
Scores, takes three shots
Riquelme scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 defeat against Levante.
Analysis: Riquelme was at the right place and time to even things up for Betis late in the first half, as he took advantage of a header won by Marc Roca to nod the ball home past Mathew Ryan. Riquelme has been a surprising contributor on offense playing as a left winger, and as long as he continues in that role, he should continue to have attractive fantasy upside. In three games so far in the 2026/27 Liga campaign, he has two goals, four shots and four chances created.
Scores winner in season opener
Riquelme scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Real Sociedad.
Analysis: Riquelme bagged the only goal in Friday's season opener, a volley in the 63rd minute off a Cucho Hernandez assist. It was the only shot he managed in the match but it was all he needed to match his goal total across 25 La Liga appearances last season. The attacker also created two chances and intercepted two passes before he was subbed off in the 73rd minute for Pablo Garcia.
Impresses in preseason
Riquelme continues to impress during Real Betis' preseason and is pushing for a starting spot in the league opener against Real Sociedad.
Analysis: Riquelme has raised his level significantly, scoring three goals during preseason against Recreativo, Lyon and Arsenal, showing physical and technical form clearly ahead of where he was last season, and he was again dangerous after coming on late against Bournemouth despite missing a clear chance. Ez Abde has not played a single minute this summer after suffering a medial collateral ligament injury in his right knee on June 7 while playing for Morocco, an injury that also forced him out of the World Cup, and remains in individualized training as he gradually works his way closer to rejoining the group. With Abde still lacking match rhythm, Riquelme is the favorite to start on the left wing for the club's league opener against Real Sociedad. Coach Manuel Pellegrini still has one more preseason match to further assess both players before making his final decision.
Scores one goal off bench
Riquelme scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Tuesday's 3-2 win against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.
Analysis: Riquelme came on at halftime in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Girona and proved the decisive substitute, steering home the winning goal in the second half from inside the box after Ez Abde chested the ball down and set him up with a precise cutback to make it 3-2, while adding one crosse and two tackles. The Spanish has now registered one goal and one assist across 21 La Liga appearances this season.
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