ALAVÉS NEWS

Jesus Owono - Concedes one in draw Owono conceded one goal and made three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Owono has only been on the bench one time all season but came in to start with Fernando Pacheco unavailable. While he's unlikely to hold down the spot without showing impressive performances, any absence for Pacheco gives him another opportunity to prove himself.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Logs three shots in loss Rioja took three shots (one on goal), created one chance and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Rioja has offered a reasonable attacking threat with five shots taken and 10 crosses provided over his last three matches, but it can take too long for him to put up useful numbers. Up next is a visit from Athletic Club, which rank among the strongest defensive sides in the league.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Laguardia - Busy in draw Laguardia put one shot off target, made three interceptions and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Laguardia came very close to scoring in the first half but otherwise performed well to help his side secure a needed draw at home. While he now sits one yellow card away from suspension, Laguardia could play a key role in the next derby against Athletic Club, which seemed to find some scoring threat before the holiday break.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel De la Fuente - Takes three shots in draw Miguel put three shots off target and created two chances in 72 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Miguel has started in two of the last three matches and looked like he belonged in Sunday's Basque derby. As he still has yet to score this season, but has made just 10 appearances, there's hopefully more to come from Miguel beginning in Sunday's visit from Athletic Club.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Scores penalty in draw Joselu scored one penalty from six shots (two on goal) and created four chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Joselu remains on fire with seven goals and one assist over his last eight matches. His performances have been key in keeping Alaves floating in the relegation battle, though this type of scoring pace isn't often sustainable outside elite clubs and players. He'll also begin a tougher schedule in the next match against Athletic Club, which rank among the league's top defensive sides.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Out against Sociedad Pacheco is not in Alaves' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Pacheco is missing Sunday's game for undisclosed reasons, though it could very well be due to COVID-19 with the way the virus is spreading through La Liga. Jesus Owono is starting in goal in his absence.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Out with knee injury Pons sprained his left knee and will miss Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad, Alaves announced Saturday.

Impact There is no timetable for Pons' return at the moment, but he will miss at least one game with his knee injury. Toni Moya or Manu Garcia could fill in for him in midfield.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes five goals against Villarreal Pacheco made five saves but conceded five goals in Tuesday's 5-2 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Pacheco will be disappointed to have conceded three times in the final 15 minutes after his side had capitalized on mistakes to erase a 2-0 deficit earlier in the game. He will want to bounce back after the winter break on Jan. 2 against Real Sociedad, which have scored 20 goals in 18 La Liga matches this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Scores goal, assist against Villarreal Joselu scored a goal and recorded an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 defeat against Villarreal. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Joselu was integral to his side's brief comeback on Tuesday, setting up Pere Pons' goal just before halftime and then scoring the equalizer himself before his opponents ran away with the game in the final 15 minutes. Alaves are now winless in six La Liga games, and he will want to end that drought when his side returns from the winter break on Jan. 2 against Real Sociedad, which have conceded 20 goals in 18 matches this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Scores goal against Villarreal Pons scored a goal and won one of two tackles in Tuesday's 5-2 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Pons was solid in midfield Tuesday but his side couldn't keep up with his opponents' firepower, and Alaves are now winless in six La Liga games. He will want to refocus during the winter break and come back stronger for the game against sixth-placed Real Sociedad on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes two in loss Pacheco conceded two goals and made three saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Pacheco has lost two of his last three starts but has also won or drawn in four of his last six matches since missing the draw with Barcelona on Oct. 30. He'll next face Villarreal, which are tied for the fifth-most goals scored in La Liga.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Creates three chances in loss Pons created three chances in 61 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Pons has started in eight straight matches but generated just seven chances in that time. He did lead his team in chances created during Saturday's match but there's still more to be done before he can make a bigger fantasy impact.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Moya - Logs five crosses in loss Moya created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) and took three set pieces during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Moya only played 54 minutes into this match but still led his team in crossing. His production is certainly respectable but his value is capped by an inability to finish matches consistently. Up next is a trip to Villarreal, which have conceded the joint fourth-fewest goals in La Liga.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Takes two shots in loss Rioja took two shots (two on goal) in 76 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rioja has taken 11 shots and created six chances in his last five starts but has only recorded one assist in that time. When looking for the attacking production from this team, Joselu is the key goalscorer and Toni Moya often generates the most crosses. This leaves Rioja in a position to fill in the gaps and that doesn't often result in major fantasy scores.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Takes one shot in loss Joselu took one shot (one on goal) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Joselu has failed to score in just two of the last six matches and both of those games have ended in defeat. He'll next face Villarreal, which are tied for the second-fewest goals conceded to forwards in La Liga.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Created two chances in draw Rioja took one off-target shot, created two chances, sent in four inaccurate crosses, made two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Getafe.

Impact Rioja co-led his side in chances created and sent in the second-most crosses, but they failed to earn the home win in the end. The midfielder has one goal and one assist in the season, and now received his second yellow card. They will visit Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Scores equalizer versus Getafe Joselu scored one goal from four shots, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Getafe.

Impact Joselu scored the equalizer in the 86th minute to give them one point at home. That was his eighth goal in the season. The forward will now look to find the back of the net again when they visit Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Makes one save in draw Pacheco made one save during Saturday's 1-1 draw to Getafe.

Impact Pacheco wasn't really tested, but conceded once in first half and they ended up with just one point at home. The goalkeer has only two clean sheets in 14 starts in the season, and will now look to bounce back at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - Sent off against Getafe Lejeune was shown a red card in the 92nd minute of Saturday's draw against Getafe, following a foul on Jaime Mata for his second booking of the game. He took a shot, made four clea...

Impact Lejeune had a good game on Saturday in defense up until his second yellow card, but he will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Rayo Vallecano. Matt Miazga or Tachi could replace him at center back for the game.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes two in loss Pacheco conceded two goals and made no saves during Friday's 2-1 loss to Granada.

Impact Pacheco has lost two straight games after going undefeated in his previous four starts. As he's also conceded seven goals in his last four games and made 13 saves, he'll need to keep his save count high to maintain his fantasy relevance. Up next is a visit from a low-scoring Getafe side.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Moya - Decent in loss Moya created two chances from five crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during 56 minutes of Friday's 2-1 loss to Granada.

Impact Moya has logged one assist from seven chances created on 20 crosses in his last four starts but completed the full 90 on just one occasion. While he's recently become reliably clear as the top creative player for his club, the lack of attacking depth aside from Joselu and Moya's own lack of minutes places some limits on his potential. Up next is a visit from Getafe.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Completes suspension Duarte completed his one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation during Friday's 2-1 loss to Granada.

Impact Duarte has started all but two games this season and both of his absences have come due to disciplinary sanctions. On both occasions, Javi Lopez received the chance to start. With Duarte now clear, he may expect to return to the lineup for Saturday's match against Getafe.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Creates two chances in loss Lopez created two chances from six crosses (one accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Friday's 2-1 loss to Granada.

Impact Lopez started for the first time in over three months after first taking an injury and then riding the bench before getting his chance. With Ruben Duarte now past his suspension for yellow card accumulation, Lopez may get shuttled back to the bench for Saturday's match against Getafe.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Takes two shots in loss Joselu took two shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Granada.

Impact Joselu failed to find the net for the first time in three starts and just the third time in his last seven games played. With his club also suffering two consecutive losses, Joselu will need to be careful in preventing a further dip in his form, as he remains crucial to his side's attacking efforts. Up next is a visit from Getafe, which have a middling defensive record this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes two in loss Pacheco conceded two goals and made three saves (one on a penalty) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Pacheco has conceded five goals over his last three matches after conceding just three in his prior six starts. While he was able to stop a penalty from Iago Aspas, a quick follow-up bested him and ended in a first loss for Pacheco in his last five starts. Up next is a trip to Granada, which have scored 14 goals in 14 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE