ALAVÉS NEWS

Ianis Hagi - Productive in Celta Vigo draw Hagi recorded five shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Hagi put together his best performance of the season Thursday as he took five shots (two on target) after coming into the match with just one off-target shot in three appearances. He also took four corners and created one chance before being subbed off in the 69th minute for Kike Garcia.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Assists equalizer Thursday Javi Lopez assisted once to go with seven crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78...

Impact Lopez received his first start of the season Thursday and marked the occasion with his first goal contribution as his cross in the 73rd minute set up Samu's goal to tie the match at 1-1. He also set season highs in chances created and crosses before being subbed off in the 85th minute for Ruben Duarte.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Omorodion - Scores equalizer versus Celta Vigo Samu scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Samu scored in the 73rd minute Thursday off a Javi Lopez cross to tie the match at 1-1. He took a season-high six shots (three on target) in his second start of the season, his first since the opening match. He also played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes once in draw Sivera registered no saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Sivera conceded one goal Thursday, an own goal in the 35th minute by Rafa Marin. Outside of that one blunder, his defense did not allow a shot on target, aided in part by a Luca de la Torre red card in the 68th minute. Sivera faces a matchup of similar difficulty Sunday versus Osasuna, a side which has scored seven goals in seven league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Named to traveling squad Duarte (undisclosed) was included in the traveling squad to face Celta Vigo on Thursday.

Impact Duarte has started all six of the club's matches to open the season, recording one goal on five shots (three on target), 27 crosses (10 accurate) and 10 clearances. With the busy schedule that includes a clash with Osasuna on Sunday, it's possible Duarte comes off the bench following his undisclosed injury but he should be a mainstay in the starting XI all season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Blanco - In contention Thursday Blanco (undisclosed) has been called up for Thursday's matchup with Celta Vigo.

Impact Blanco looks set to return following just one match on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. The midfielder has started three of his five appearances for the club this season in which he registered three shots (zero on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and 12 tackles (eight won). With his return to the squad, Blanco should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI on a weekly basis.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletic Bilbao beats Alaves 2-0 in Basque Country derby to move closer to the top in Spanish league

Athletic Bilbao has defeated Alaves 2-0 in a Basque Country derby for its fourth Spanish league win of the season

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abdel Abqar - Records six clearances in defeat Abqar registered six clearancesand three interceptions in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Abqar recorded six clearances for the second consecutive game, and has now registered six or more in three out of five games this season. However, the defender failed to record a tackle after recording three in the previous match.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Takes four shots in defeat Kike recorded four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 loss to Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Kike led his team with four shots and three shots on goal, marking a new season-high. However the striker failed to find the back of the net for the fifth consecutive game.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes twice in defeat Sivera recorded one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Athletic.

Impact Sivera conceded twice for the second consecutive game, however he only recorded one save after previously registering nine. He was beaten once in each half with well placed finishes to his near-post. Next, the goalkeeper will face off Celta Vigo, a team that has scored four goals in five matches.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Comes off injured Duarte was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Duarte came out from half time and attempted to play but made it just four minutes before requesting a switch. Javi Lopez came in to replace Duarte at left-back. Duarte will be tough to replace if the injury is a serious one, as he has started all six matches to kick off La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Blanco - Out Friday Blanco (undisclosed) is not in the preliminary squad for Friday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Blanco is unavailable for Friday's clash with Athletic Club due to an undisclosed issue. It's a tough loss for the defensive midfielder who has taken a major role in the past two matches. Carlos Benavidez could get the start for Friday's clash with Blanco sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Minimal attacking output in loss Rioja recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rioja took a shot for the fifth game in a row but wasn't able to create much in a game dominated by the hosts. Rioja has three goal involvements in five games and will look to add to that tally against Athletic on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sola - Makes first start Alex Sola registered two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 loss against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Sola made his first start for Alaves and took two shots as well as creating two chances and crossing five times (two accurate). He was able to impact the game despite being outplayed by Rayo for large spells which bodes well for his prospects going forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Three shots again Kike had three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Kike took three shots for the second game running as Alaves were unable to get much going against Rayo. He will look to make a bigger impact against Athletic Bilbao next time out.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Guridi - Takes three shots in loss Guridi generated three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 loss against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Guridi took at least one shot for the fifth game in a row and created at least one chance for the fourth game running. The midfielder was in the starting lineup once again this match and seems to be a prominent squad member at Alaves after being peripheral at Sociedad last season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Season-high nine saves Sivera registered nine saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sivera was unable to prevent Alaves from succumbing to defeat but made a string of impressive stops to mitigate the damage. He has conceded seven goals in five league games this season to go along with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano beats Alaves 2-0 after back-to-back losses in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano has recovered from back-to-back losses in the Spanish league to beat Alaves 2-0 at home

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nahuel Tenaglia - Features off bench Saturday Tenaglia (undisclosed) logged 15 minutes as a substitute versus Valencia on Saturday, registering two clearances.

Impact Tenaglia missed the first two matches of the season and was an unused substitute for Game Week 3 before making his season debut against Valencia. At this point, the defender may have to settle for a reserve role unless somebody else picks up a knock.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandar Sedlar - Picks up injury Sedlar registered one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valencia. He was subbed off due to injury in the 75th minute.

Impact Sedlar made a single clearance in the match. He picked up an injury and was replaced by Nahuel Tenaglia in the 75th minute. The seriousness of the injury is unknown at this time and his involvement against Rayo Vallecano will remain uncertain.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Wins penalty in against Valencia Rioja had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Rioja won his team a penalty in the fourth minute which was not not converted by Kike. He fared really well and also managed to record the most crosses in the match alongside Jose Gaya. He completed two dribbles and also made one tackle and one interception. He has scored once and assisted twice in four games this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Misses penalty Kike registered three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact Kike missed two big chances. He failed to convert the penalty as it was a poor attempt. He was replaced by Samuel Omorodion in the 75th minute after a disastrous performance.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Keeps clean sheet against Valencia Sivera recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact Sivera made four saves and prevented 0.97 goals according to the xG statistic. He also made three clearances. He has now conceded five goals in four games this season and kept only one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sola - Loaned to Alaves Sola was loaned to Alaves for 2023-24, Sociedad announced.

Impact Sola completed a loan move to Alaves where he will spend 2023-24. The defender made just 10 appearances in 2022-23 and isn't a major loss to the Sociedad first team. With Alaves he should have the chance to push on for more minutes and starts.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Tenaglia - Out against Valencia Tenaglia (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Tenaglia is out Saturday due to an ongoing issue that has kept him off the pitch in 2023-24. His next chance to return will be after the international break during a Sept. 15 trip to Rayo.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE