Impact Pica recorded four clearances and an interception. This was his sixth appearance and fourth start of the season. In the last three appearances, he has recorded 12 clearances, five interceptions and five tackles.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
ALAVÉS 4-1-8 · 15TH IN LALIGA
4-1-8 · 15TH IN LALIGA
Next Match vs Atlético Madrid (A) · Sat 3:15PM
ALA +880 TOTAL 2.5
Adrian Hernandez Hernandez - Plays full game Pica had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Villarreal.
Antonio Sivera - Concedes three Sivera made no saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Villarreal.
Impact Sivera recorded one tackle, but let in three goals. He has featured in all games this season and has accumulated 13 saves in the last five games. Next, he faces a challenging test against Atletico Madrid.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ander Guevara - Makes three clearances as sub Guevara registered one tackle (one won), three clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 win versus Mallorca.
Impact Guevara subbed on in the first half for the injured Carlos Protesoni, logging his 11th (seven starts) appearance in the season. The midfielder made the second-most clearances for Alaves during his time in the pitch. He will likely get the nod while the starter is not cleared by the doctors.
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Abdel Abqar - Makes three clearances in return Abqar registered one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute.
Impact Abqar missed just one game with and undisclosed injury and was back in the starting XI during Alaves' home win. The centerback made the second-most clearances for his side during the match. He also received his sixth yellow card in 11 starts, though.
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Jon Guridi - Scores winner versus Mallorca Guridi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.
Impact Guridi scored the game-winner in the 76th minute with his first goal in the campaign. The midfielder also matched his season-high in shots during the match. He logged his third start in a row and seventh overall in 10 appearances.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Sivera - Keeps clean sheet in win Sivera registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Mallorca.
Impact Sivera had a good outing to help Alaves win at home and logged his third clean sheet in the season. That was his seventh game making at least two saves in 12 starts so far. The goalkeeper will now look to keep the momentum at Villarreal on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Guridi goal gives Alaves 1-0 win over Mallorca
A late goal from Jon Guridi has given Alaves a 1-0 win at home against Mallorca in La Liga and snapped a five-game losing streak for the Basque clubNOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlos Benavidez - Injured early Protesoni was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Friday's clash with Mallorca.
Impact Protesoni picked up the injury inside the opening 18 minutes and had to be forced off. The midfielder was replaced by Ander Guevara, who should be in line for more minutes if the injury proves to be severe.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Abdel Abqar - Starting against Mallorca Abqar (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Mallorca.
Impact Abqar has returned as expected, earning a spot in the starting XI immediately after his one-match absence. The defender should continue in a starting spot moving forward, as he has yet to miss a start when available this campaign.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Abdel Abqar - Likely for Friday Abqar looks to be set for a return against Mallorca on Friday, according to manager Luiz Garcia Plaza. "It's okay. He has trained and has been training at the maximum level since M...
Impact Abqar looks to already be back in the fold after missing the club's last match, with the defender having trained and been cleared of his injuries. This is great news for the club, as he had started in every match leading up to his injury. That said, he will likely start Friday, sending Pica back to the bench.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Novoa - Out for "a while" Novoa (abdomen) is set to miss a solid portion of time due to his injuries, according to manager Luis Garcia Plaza. "Don't ask me about him, I already told you that he was going to...
Impact Novoa appears to be set for at least a couple more weeks on the sidelines, with the midfielder still a decent bit away from a return after also missing four games with his abdomen issues. The club said his return would depend on his evolution, keeping him out until at least after the November international break. Luckily for the club, he has only started in two of his six appearances, so this isn't a major loss.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Aleksandar Sedlar - Unused on bench Sedlar (strain) went unused on the bench during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Compostela in the Copa del Rey.
Impact Sedlar missed about a month with the muscular issue, but now returned in full in the Copa del Rey. The fact he's back available is a good sign, but it's hard to know how much playing time he's available for until he gets back in the starting XI.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Mourino - Returns in cup Mourino played 90 minutes during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Compostela in the Copa del Rey.
Impact Mourino returned from an injury he suffered at the weekend, playing the full 90 in the cup. The fact he was able to play such a large role straight away means the original knock was clearly nothing to worry about for the defender.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Mourino - Returns in cup Mourino played 90 minutes during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Compostela in the Copa del Rey.
Impact Mourino returned from an injury he suffered at the weekend, playing the full 90 in the cup. The fact he was able to play such a large role straight away means the original knock was clearly nothing to worry about for the defender.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Toni Martinez - Takes five shots at Rayo Martinez recorded five shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Martinez had a good offensive outing and led Alaves with a season-high five shots, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The forward has three goals in the season so far. That was his fifth start in eight overall appearances.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Sivera - Scores own goal in loss Sivera had four saves and allowed one goal, but also 1 an own goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Sivera was unlucky, as Gerard Gumbau's shot bounced in the bar and in his back, and he was credited with the own goal in the 80th minute. He did make his second-most saves in the season, though. The goalkeeper has two clean sheets in 11 starts and will now look to bounce back against Mallorca on Friday.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Kike Garcia - Set to return from ban Kike completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Friday.
Impact Kike missed the 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano, but he will add depth to the attack for the upcoming contests. While he has two goals over his last four appearances off the bench, it's unclear if he'll return to the side straight away. Toni Martinez has been playing as the starting forward in recent weeks.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Abdel Abqar - Returning from suspension Abqar completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Friday.
Impact The center-back has been a regular for Alaves this season and should recover his place in the starting lineup regardless of who he partners with at center-back. Through 10 starts this season, Abqar has 38 clearances, 19 interceptions and eight tackles.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Mourino - Injured in first half Mourino was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Rayo with an injury.
Impact Mourino left in the 32nd minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Joan Jordan. The extent of Mourino's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Mallorca.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Blanco - Available to play Blanco (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Luis Plaza. 'He's recovered. He has only trained today with the group, a little...
Impact Blanco is back in the fold after his early exit from the club's last match, with the midfielder having trained with the group over the week. It appears he may be dealing with slight issues still, possibly limiting him Saturday. However, he has started in seven of his 10 appearances, so the club will hope to have him back in the starting XI.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Blanco - On team sheet Blanco (undisclosed) is on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Blanco picked up a small injury against Valladolid, ending his day early. The good news is the injury is nothing serious and will likely be fit for Saturday. The midfielder had started seven times in 10 appearances, totaling eight shots (one accurate), 13 tackles and eight interceptions.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Abdel Abqar - Suspended to face Rayo Abqar received his fifth yellow card of the 2024/25 season in the 3-2 loss to Valladolid on Friday and will be suspended to face Rayo Vallecano this Saturday.
Impact Abqar has started every game for Alaves this season, so there's no question his absence will be felt on the defensive line. He should be ready to return for the Nov. 1 match against Mallorca, and in the meantime, Santiago Mourino could emerge as his replacement at center-back alongside Moussa Diarra.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Abdel Abqar - Delivers first assist Abqar assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 3-2 defeat to Valladolid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 101st minute.
Impact Abqar delivered his first assist of the campaign as he set up Kike for a shot from the left side of the box late in second half extra time. Abqar also set season highs with two shots, two chances created and 49 completed passes in the match. Additionally, he maintained his streak of logging at least one interception in each game played this season.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Kike Garcia - Scores once before being sent off Kike picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 99th minute of Friday's 3-2 loss against Valladolid. He scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) before his removal...
Impact Kike scored late in second half extra time but was sent off a couple of minutes later, when he picked up his second yellow card of the match, which will also result in a one-game ban. On the positive side, this marked the third time in four outings that he registered at least one shot on target, and he is now up to two goals in that span.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Toni Martinez - Scores once in defeat Martinez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Valladolid.
Impact Martinez started for a fourth consecutive appearance and registered his first goal in five games, as he opened the scoring with a shot from outside the box to take a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute of play. He also tied his season high with four shots in the match and set a new season high with 11 completed passes.
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