30.06.03. The end
of a good season for the youngster, finishing with eleven goals (nine in the
league and two in the cup). A lot of speculation about a possible transfer,
either to a big club in Spain or even to Arsenal, although at the moment he
looks like staying at Sevilla.
22.06.03. Played
the full match at home to Valencia on the last weekend of the season. Was
foiled though by two great saves from Palop as his side lost 0-3.
15.06.03. Scored
again at the weekend from the penalty spot in the local derby at Málaga,
but his side lost 3-2 and now have no chance of reaching the UEFA spots.
08.06.03. Started
for the under 21 side against Greece, and had a hand in the first goal. Picked
up another yellow card which means he will miss the Northern Ireland game, and
was substituted by Jorge twenty minutes from the end.
01.06.03. Played
all but the last couple of minutes in the local derby against Recreativo, and
had to issue an apology after the match after provoking Pernía with
comments about the team being relegated. Was booked for the incident, his
fifteenth yellow card of the season.
25.05.03. Another
great performance from the youngster as Sevilla beat Mallorca 1-3 to keep their
hopes of European football alive. Reyes scored the second goal with a quickly
taken free kick and set up Antoñito for the third.
18.05.03. Left on
the bench for the game against Rayo as he had not fully recovered from his
injury. However came on at half time with his team behind and within three
minutes scored the equaliser. Won a penalty later on which he scored from
himself to put his side two goals ahead, but Rayo came back late on to draw
3-3.
11.05.03. Started
the league match against Barcelona, but got injured in a tackle with Puyol
early on and had to be substituted.
04.05.03. Rumoured
to be in line for a first ever call up to the Spanish international side with
so many forwards injured. However was eventually picked for the under 21s and
couldn't even play in that match in the end as he picked up an injury.
Recovered in time for the away game against Real Sociedad, but was replaced for
the last quarter of an hour by Toedtli with his side a goal down.
27.04.03. Returned
to the side for the big game against Real Madrid in the Cartuja stadium, and
set up the equalising goal for Gallardo with a clever piece of play. Sevilla
lost 1-3 in the end though.
20.04.03. Suspended
once again after picking up his tenth yellow card of the season the week
before.
13.04.03. Another
good game for the lad in his side's 3-1 home win against Villarreal, scoring
the first goal and making the last for Machlas.
06.04.03. Once
again in the line up for Spain's under 21 game against Armenia, partnered by
Portillo this time. Won a penalty before half time and left the field to be
replaced by Jorge with an hour gone. Spain won 5-0. In the side for the league
game at Racing, which Sevilla lost 1-0.
30.03.03. Played
the full match for the under 21 side against Ukraine alongside Fernando Torres,
but Spain were held to a 0-0 draw. Linked once again with Arsenal, who are
reportedly making another push to sign him.
23.03.03. Has been
called up for the under 21 international double header against Ukraine and
Armenia. Played the full game at home to Alavés, and scored the
equaliser from the penalty spot late on. Sevilla eventually won with an injury
time own goal.
16.03.03. Another
full game away at Valladolid, which Sevilla drew 0-0. Reyes did test keeper
Bizzarri a couple of times to no avail.
09.03.03. Reyes is
becoming an important part of the Sevilla team, and he scored a first half
penalty as his side beat Osasuna 2-0, their third win in a row.
02.03.03. Played
the full ninety minutes in the derby game at Betis, which Sevilla won.
23.02.03. Back in
the side, and was a constant nightmare for Espanyol's Torricelli, who was
eventually sent off after two bookings. Sevilla won the game 1-0, and Reyes was
substituted by Víctor Salas in injury time as a time wasting exercise.
16.02.03. Played
the full game for Spain's under 21 side in the friendly against Germany,
scoring the first goal and making the second for Riera in a 3-1 win. Was
suspended for the match against Athletic Bilbao and didn't play.
09.02.03. Called up
for Spain's under 21 friendly international against Germany next week. Started
against Atlético Madrid and had a good game, but spoilt it later on
picking up two quick bookings and getting himself sent off. The match ended in
a 1-1 draw.
02.02.03. Played
most of the game in the 0-1 victory at Celta, being replaced by Víctor
five minutes from the end, more to waste time than anything else.
26.01.03. Started
the cup quarter final first leg against Osasuna, and scored his side's first
goal in the first half. However he had to leave the pitch with an injury after
the break, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Rested at the weekend for the
match at Valencia.
19.01.03. Given a
rest midweek, and was left out of the squad for the cup match against Numancia.
Played the full game against Málaga at the weekend which ended in a 0-0
draw.
12.01.03. Hit the
equaliser in the third round first leg cup match at Numancia, which his side
eventually won 1-2. Played all but the last minute in the 0-0 draw at
Recreativo Huelva at the weekend.
05.01.03. Played
twice this week, first of all on Thursday in the defeat at Real Madrid and then
in Sevilla's Sunday afternoon victory over Mallorca. Scored only his second
goal of the season, heading in Fredi's cross early in the game at the weekend,
and generally had one of his best games so far.
22.12. Played all
but the last five minutes of the vital victory at Rayo, playing an active part
in the game.
15.12. Started the
game at Barcelona, and won an early penalty which put his side on their way to
a historic 0-3 win. Substituted by Víctor Salas near the end.
08.12. In the side
for the match against leaders Real Sociedad. The team lost though, and are now
down in the relegation spots.
01.12. No game this
week as opponents Real Madrid away in Japan. Barcelona the latest club to show
interest in him for next season.
24.11. Not picked
for Spain's under 21 friendly with Bulgaria as the managers wanted to try out
new players. Missed the game against Deportivo as was suspended.
17.11. Played the
full game, partnering Moisés up front, in the disappointing defeat at
Villarreal. Picked up a fifth yellow card for the season, and will miss the
next match.
10.11.Was given a
rest for the cup tie at Linares, which Sevilla won. Back in for the league game
against Racing, which his side won 1-0.
03.11. Played the
first hour of the game at Alavés, being substituted by Víctor
Salas with the scores level. Sevilla lost though to a last minute goal. An
Arsenal scout was spotted in the stands watching him, fuelling rumours that the
English club are still very interested.
27.10. Combined
with Antoñito to great effect as Sevilla won their first match of the
season. Set up the second goal for his strike colleague and generally
impressed.
20.10. Recovered in
time for the league match at Osasuna, where he was reunited with his old
Sevilla B colleague Antoñito, who was making his first start at centre
forward for the first team. The two youngsters had scored 51 goals between them
in one season when Sevilla B were promoted from the third division. Reyes set
up Sevilla's goal for Alfaro from a corner kick, but the team lost in the end.
13.10. Pulled out
of Spain's under-21 squad after picking up an injury.
06.10. Called up
for Spain's under 21 matches against Northern Ireland and Slovenia.
29.09. Returned to
the starting line up for the game at Espanyol, and played the full game. A 0-0
draw though, with few opportunities for the youngster.
22.09. Had a bust
up with his manager Joaquín Caparrós, who said Reyes must grow up
after the player complained in the press about hard tackling. As a result he
was left on the bench at the start of the game against Athletic. However was
brought on at half time, and eager to make a point, he scored an excellent goal
within five minutes.
15.09. Played the
first half of the cup match at Jaén, being replaced by Moisés at
the break. Up against his under-21 strike partner Fernando Torres
(Atlético Madrid) at the weekend, being replaced for the last 20 minutes
by Antoñito with the scores level at 1-1.
08.09. Back in
Spain's under-21 side for the Euro 2004 opener against Greece. A poor result
though, with Spain losing 1-0 and not getting many efforts on goal.
01.09. Now a
regular in Spain's under-21 side, and started the friendly game against Hungary
together with his strike partner Fernando Torres. Scored the only goal of the
game, turning in a cross from Miñambres in the first half. Replaced by
Portillo at half time. Was included in Sevilla's starting line up at home to
Celta on the left of the attack and played the whole match, although his side
lost 0-1.
Another young man
under the spotlight, Reyes is a home-grown product of the Sevilla youth scheme.
Was a member of the Spanish side which won the recent European under-21
Championships. partnering Fernando Torres in attack, and like Torres he has
also played at under-21 level for his country. Targeted by many big clubs this
summer, in particular Arsenal, many observers expect this to be his last season
with the Andalucian club. |