ALAVÉS NEWS

Miguel De la Fuente - Scores first of season in win Fuente scored from one of two shots on target. He also had two shots off target in Alaves's 2-1 win over Espanyol on Wednesday.

Impact Fuente scored his first of the season. He has not been in good form with one goal and one assist from 20 appearances (eight starts). It probably explains why the striker has been on the bench for two of the last three matches.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Fires two shots Joselu took two shots (one on goal) and crossed twice inaccurately during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Joselu was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Alaves were shutout on Saturday. The forward's two crosses were the third most on the team while his two shots led Alaves in the loss.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes four in loss Pacheco allowed four goals while making four saves during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Pacheco allowed two goals in each half as Alaves dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 56 goals in 32 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 85.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ximo Navarro - Sent off against Celta Navarro received a straight red card in the 64th minute of Saturday's defeat against Celta Vigo for a foul on Iago Aspas. He made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the m...

Impact Navarro will be suspended for Wednesday's clash against Espanyol after his sending off on Saturday. Ruben Duarte should return from a suspension of his own to replace him at left back.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Back in team Lopez (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Lopez has been out the last month with a hamstring injury, but he's again an option for the final few matches. He has a few starts this season, but he's more of a backup and isn't expected to see much time the rest of the way.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Solid performance in win Lejeune had one off-target shot and made five clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Lejeune kept opposing forwards at bay during the entire first half and then was key for his side to withstand some stretches of pressure and preserve a very precious win in the fight against relegation. With 45 clearances over the last eight starts, the centre back will try to keep it up next Saturday when his side visits Celta Vigo.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Makes five saves in win Pacheco made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Pacheco commitred a huge mistake when he let the ball slip under his body after a shot that looked easy to stop with just one minute played in the second half. But the goalkeeper bounced back during the rest of the way, making some great saves that helped his side preserving a precious win in the fight against relegation. Up next for Pacheco is Saturday's visit to Celta Vigo.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Provides assist in win Duarte provided an assist, created four chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate), mad three tackles (all won), two clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow car...

Impact Duarte had a great performance on both sides of the pitch, assisting Gonzalo Escalante for his side's second goal in the 30th minute, creating many other chances from the flank and putting up solid defensive numbers. The bad news for the left back is that he picked up his 10th yellow card of the campaign and will be suspended for next Saturday's visit to Celta Vigo. With Javi Lopez (hamstring) still sidelined, Ximo Navarro could be moved to the left side, with Martin starting once again at right back.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Escalante - Scores in win Escalante scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarr...

Impact Escalante had a solid performance ahead of the defensive line and also found room to support the attacking end, which included stepping into the box to slot home a pass from the left flank and made it 2-0 for Alaves at the half-hour mark. This was the fourth goal over 15 La Liga appearances for the midfielder this season. The bad news is that he picked up his fifth yellow card, which means he'll be suspended for next Saturday's visit to Celta Vigo. Tomas Pina is the likeliest candidate to replace him.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Provides assist in win Joselu made an assist, had two shots on goal and created three chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Joselu assisted Victor Laguardia for the opening goal with just four minutes into the match and then had a nice performance during the rest of the way, being involved in many other dangerous plays. With 13 goals and three assists over 34 appearances this season, the forward will try to keep adding to his tally during next Saturday's visit to Celta Vigo.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Laguardia - Scores opener in win Laguardia scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made five clearances and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Laguardia needed only four minutes to open the scoring for Alaves, appearing unmarked to slot the ball home after a teammate nodded the ball towards the far post. Then, the centre back had a solid performance doing what he does best and neutralized a lot of plays from the opposition. With 21 clearances over the last four starts, the centre back will try to remain productive during next Saturday's visit to Celta Vigo.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes two in loss Pacheco conceded two goals and made one save during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Pacheco was beaten to open and close the first half and despite a better showing after the break, he couldn't salvage the result. With just one win in the last nine rounds, Pacheco will have another tough matchup against a highly competitive Villarreal.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ximo Navarro - Logs five crosses in loss Navarro provided five crosses (zero accurate), put two shots off target and won one-of-three tackles during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Navarro has done well with seven crosses provided and nine tackles made in the last two matches but a general lack of efficiency has hampered his team from bringing themselves off the bottom of the table. He'll have to deal with a tough matchup against Villarreal, though things could change given the UCL success of the Yellow Submarine and the need for squad rotation.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Logs 16 crosses in loss Rioja provided 16 crosses (one accurate) during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Rioja was able to get busy as his side pushed for an equalizer, but nothing else was gained past forcing an own goal that brought his side one back. With no chances created despite 19 crosses in the last two games, Rioja's profile isn't likely to be perfect for everyone. Up next is a visit from Villarreal, which have conceded the fourth-fewest goals in the league.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Takes three shots in loss Joselu took three shots (two on goal) and provided five inaccurate crosses during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Joselu had scored in the previous round against Rayo Vallecano but was unable to find the net despite a decent performance Tuesday. His side are now mired at the foot of the table and will next face Villarreal, which have conceded the fourth-fewest goals in La Liga.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Named to match-day squad Pons (thigh) will be an option off the bench against Mallorca on Tuesday.

Impact Despite concerns that Pons wouldn't be available for Tuesday's tilt, it appears the midfielder is at least fit enough to serve as a substitute if needed. Even prior to his two-game stint on the sidelines, the midfielder struggled to break into the starting XI with any consistency, limiting him to mid-range fantasy value at best.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Back in action against Mallorca Rioja (undisclosed) was named to the starting XI for Tuesday's matchup with Mallorca.

Impact Rioja has started all but one of his 33 appearances for the club this season in which he has recorded one goal on 40 shots (14 on target), three assists, 137 crosses (26 accurate) and 21 corners. Given his role on freekicks, Rioja should offer top-half fantasy value despite not being the focal point of the Alaves attack.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Mendez - Starting Tuesday Mendez (hamstring) will feature in the starting XI versus Mallorca on Tuesday.

Impact Mendez will make his eighth straight start for the club despite his hamstring problem. In his previous seven appearances, the attacking midfielder recorded one goal on six shots (one on target), one assist and 29 crosses (11 accurate). WIth Mendez back on the pitch, he should be able to generate decent fantasy value given his ability to push the attack.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ximo Navarro - Six tackles against Vallecano Navarro made six tackles in a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Navarro had a good outing for the home team. The 32-year-old made six tackles in seven attempts - most by any player in the match. That's not it as he also made six clearances, second-most in the fixture.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Laguardia - Seven clearances against Vallecano Laguardia made seven clearances in a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Laguardia had a decent outing for the winning team. The 32-year-old made seven clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Laguardia also won four aerial duels.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Garcia - Provides assist off bench against Vallecano Garcia provided an assist after coming off the bench in a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Garcia had a good outing for the hosts. The 24-year-old came as a substitute in the 45th minute and provided an assist for the team's only goal in the match 19 minutes later. Other than that, Garcia had two shots and one was on target.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Two clearances off bench against Vallecano Duarte made two clearances after coming off the bench in a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Duarte had little impact on the match. The 26-year-old came as a substitute in the 74th minute and his most notable contribution was making a couple of clearances. Other than that, Duarte also won three aerial duels.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Three saves against Vallecano Pacheco made three saves while keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Pacheco had an impressive outing for the winning team. The 29-year-old made three crucial saves while keeping a clean sheet. It was Pacheco's first clean sheet in the last five league matches.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Scores against Vallecano Joselu scored a goal in a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Joselu had a good game for the winning side. The 32-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his 13th in the league campaign. In total, Joselu had five shots and three were on target.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE