Chollitos Fantasy MARCA for the international break

The international break is usually the ideal time to spot market opportunities. With several days ahead to plan moves, speculate on possible value rises and fine-tune the strategy of our squad, it is the perfect setting to get ahead of the competition. Next, we review a number of footballers who, despite keeping an affordable price, have the necessary potential to deliver fantasy returns far beyond their current cost.

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Aitor Fernández
410.000€+10.000€3

J7

9

J6

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J5

-

J4

-

J3

PT

00

Rival: ✈️Betis
Situation: From a possible midweek rotation to a starter for the team.

Why sign him?

The goalkeeper made the most of his start in the midweek match to win over his coach, and from one day to the next he has become the starting goalkeeper for the red-and-white side. Right now he has a ridiculous price in Fantasy MARCA, so signing him turns into a genuine bargain because you add a starting keeper who usually produces solid performances. That said, you will need to keep an eye on his next outings to confirm whether his starting spot will be long-lasting or only temporary.

6

Sadick
1.210.000€+110.000€3

J7

3

J6

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J5

-

J4

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J3

DF

00

Rival: 🏠Athletic
Situation: With authority, he goes straight into the heart of the back line.

Why sign him?

The centre-back has made the most of the chances he received, thanks to the absences of other supposed starters,  carving out a place in the starting XI, bringing defensive solidity, dominance in duels and a strong physical presence.

At 26, Mujaid Sadick stands out as a modern defender. Strong in one-on-one battles, quick into space and with a great ability to correct mistakes from the defensive line, he brings together traits highly valued by coaches who want an aggressive, high line. His profile allows him to impose himself both in aerial duels and in contests on the ground.

The centre-back has gone from being an option in the rotation to becoming one of the defensive surprises of the competition. His strength, speed and growing prominence at Rayo Vallecano put him among the most interesting Fantasy bargains at the moment.

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Ilias Akhomach
870.000€+80.000€12

J7

5

J6

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J5

1

J4

2

J3

MD

20

Rival: ✈️Real Madrid
Situation: The submarine surfaces with him on the pitch.

Why sign him?

The Yellow Submarine is going through one of its best moments of the season, and it is no coincidence that its last two wins have coincided with Ilias starting both times. The Spanish-Moroccan winger has made the most of every opportunity to show all his talent, pull out the magic wand and leave flashes of a different kind of quality. His latest assist against Levante, full of vision and creativity, reminded many fans of the brilliance that, for years, some of the great magicians of the king of sports used to deliver.

His ability to unbalance opponents in one-on-one situations, create constant danger, huge game vision and his capacity to link up with good judgement in the final stretch make him a particularly interesting fantasy player, drawing the attention of the match reporters whenever he is able to work his magic. What is more, his market value still seems far from reflecting all his potential. If he manages to cement his place in the XI and maintain the minutes continuity he is starting to enjoy, he can not only become an important source of points, but also one of the most interesting value rises in the market over the coming matchdays.

Rival: ✈️Elche
Situation: Coming off a game where he found the net with ease.

Why sign him?

The Galician forward has made the most of every chance he has had to win Claudio Giráldez's trust, bringing intensity, mobility and a notable ability to create danger in the final metres. His growth within the team has been steady; indeed, as of today he is the team's top scorer, and each matchday seems to be another step towards an increasingly important role in Celta's system.

Beyond his current numbers, what makes Pablo Durán such an attractive option is the margin for improvement he still has. His ability to attack spaces, his involvement in pressing and his ease in taking part in decisive actions put him on the radar of any manager paying close attention to the market. With a still reasonable price and competition that is starting to take notice of him, we are looking at one of those profiles that can see their stock jump in just a few weeks. If he maintains his minutes and continues to rack up prominence in Celta's attack, he could become one of the big fantasy bargains of the coming weeks.

Fantasy recommendation

International breaks are usually the perfect time to pick up one or two Fantasy bargains, either to strengthen our XI and make it more competitive or to secure a profit by taking advantage of the revaluation that certain players can experience during these weeks. That said, it is worth remembering that a bargain does not necessarily have to be a cheap player, what really matters is that his current market value is below his real value or the potential he can offer in the short and medium term.