ALAVÉS NEWS

Luis Rioja - Creates one chance in loss Rioja created one chance from five crosses and conceded a yellow card during Monday's 1-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Rioja has lost some of his offensive value to an improving Miguel Moya, though he was still able to put up a decent number of crosses in this game. Despite this, his value isn't the highest with just seven chances created across eight appearances. This makes an upcoming trip to Cadiz more important if Rioja can take advantage of a favorable defensive matchup.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Moya - Logs eight crosses in loss Moya created three chances from eight crosses (four accurate) during Monday's 1-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Moya has logged some impressive base numbers with six chances created from 17 crosses (14 corners taken) over his last two matches. While he's not on a team that will consistently give him more assists to work with, Moya offers a solid production floor if he continues in his current role and receives a consistent role in taking set pieces. Up next is a trip to Cadiz, which concede a higher rate of crosses to midfielders.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Takes four shots in loss Joselu logged four shots off target during Monday's 1-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Joselu has scored just one time all season and hasn't put a shot on target in three straight appearances. He was still able to set a new season-high in shots taken during this match, so there's some progress evident in his performances. It will be important to prove this trend in the next match against Cadiz, which rank among the worst defenses in the league.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel De la Fuente - Takes one shot in loss Miguel put one shot off target in 69 minutes of Monday's 1-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Miguel got his first start at forward since joining Alaves but still only has one shot on target all season. If he can't get on track soon, it's unlikely that Miguel will offer much in fantasy at any point soon. Up next is a trip to Cadiz, which are tied for the most goals conceded in La Liga.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - In squad against Betis Pons (groin) was named to the match-day squad for Monday's clash with Betis.

Impact Pons missed the team's last four matches as a result of his groin problem but could make his return to the pitch as a substitute. Once back to full match fitness, the midfielder should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI on a week-to-week basis.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Mendez - On bench Monday Mendez (knee) will be an option off the bench against Betis on Monday.

Impact Mendez will return to the squad following his four-match absence due to his knee problem. Barring any setbacks, the midfielder should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI after starting the first two matches of the year. If the attacking midfielder does start, he could provide decent mid-range fantasy value.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Enters at halftime Joselu took an off target shot during Friday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Joselu entered the match at halftime but couldn't swing the momentum. The forward failed to cross or create a chance, taking just one shot during his limited time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Leader in multiple categories Duarte crossed seven times (four accurate), created three chances, blocked a shot, made three interceptions, four tackles (winning three) and two clearances during Friday's 1-0 los...

Impact Duarte was a part of the Deportivo back four that allowed just one goal during Friday's loss. The fullback finished with team-high totals in chances created, interceptions and tackles in the defeat.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Saves penalty in loss Pacheco allowed a goal while making four saves during Friday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Pacheco saved a penalty in the ninth minute, but gave up the game's lone goal in the 44th. The keeper has now allowed ten goals in six league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 12.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Alaves is a humble team and it is complicated without the money of the other clubs' - life as a La Liga minnow Alaves have a budget much smaller than most clubs in La Liga, but that didn't stop them beating champions Atletico Madrid...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mamadou Loum - Makes seven clearances in win Loum had two-off target shots, made three tackles (two won), seven clearances and one block, drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madr...

Impact Loum missed a clear chance to double his side's lead during the second half, but more than made up for that on defense, providing crucial support to the centre backs with season highs in both tackles and clearances. The midfielder will need to be at his best once again during Friday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Makes nine clearances in win Miazga made nine clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Miazga didn't shine on the offensive end as Victor Laguardia did, but matched the performance of his defensive partner on defense as both paced all players in clearances and were huge reasons why his side was able to keep the reigning champions scoreless. The centre back will try to keep it up during Friday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Keeps clean sheet in win Pacheco made one save and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pacheco benefited from the opposition's lack of accuracy in front of the goal and the flawless performance of his centre backs, which included a goal-line clearances, to keep his first clean sheet of the season against the reigning champions. After a rough start of campaign, the goalkeeper will hope this is a sign of better things to come. Up next for him is Friday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Provides assist in win Duarte provided an assist, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles during Saturday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Duarte had a huge contribution here, assisting Victor Laguardia for the game-winning goal just four minutes into the game, but then couldn't add anything noteworthy, which led him to be subbed off in the 79th minute and miss a clear clean sheet opportunity. This was the first appearance on the scoring sheet of the season for the left back and he'll try to be productive on both ends during Friday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Laguardia - Scores winner against Atletico Laguardia scored a goal off his lone shot and made nine clearances, one tackle (won), one interception and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's...

Impact Laguardia had a man-of-the-match performance for Alaves, scoring the game-winning goal just four minutes into the match with a header after a corner kick from the right and then being flawless at the heart of the defense during the rest of the match, which included a goal-line clearances during the second half. The centre back was solid during his previous four starts, but had by far his biggest showing of the season here, with his first goal and a season high in clearances. Laguardia will try to keep it up during Friday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Sends in six crosses in loss Rioja took one shot on target, sent in six crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (zero won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 loss at Espanyol.

Impact Rioja led his side in crosses, but they couldn't find the back of the net and ended up with the road loss. The midfielder has yet to score or assist in the season, and will look to get on the scoresheet when they host Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Creates two chances in loss Joselu took one shot on target, created two chances and sent in one inaccurate cross in Wednesday's 1-0 loss at Espanyol.

Impact Joselu had a quiet outing and couldn't do much to help them avoid the road loss. The forward has just one goal in the season, in their debut, and will now look to find the back of the net against Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Makes four tackles at Espanyol Duarte took one off-target shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made four tackles (two won), four interceptions and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's 1-0...

Impact Duarte led his side in tackles and interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The left-back also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look to bounce back when they host Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Makes one save in loss Pacheco made one save during Wednesday's 1-0 loss at Espanyol.

Impact Pacheco wasn't really tested and conceded once in a penalty kick in the second half. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in four starts, and will look for his first when they host Atletico on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Unavailable against Espnayol Pons (groin) will miss Wednesday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact After starting the first two matches of the year, Pons finds himself on the shelf for a second consecutive contest due to his groin problem. Without Pons in the squad, Mamadou Loum and Tomas Pina will hold down defensive midfield roles against Espanyol.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Mendez - Out Wednesday Mendez (knee) was not named to the match-day squad versus Espanyol on Wednesday.

Impact Mendez will miss his second straight match due to his knee problem. Prior to getting hurt, the forward recorded two shots (one on target), six crosses (one accurate and three chances created in three matches (two starts). Mendez should be in the mix for regular minutes once cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ximo Navarro - Sends in eight crosses in loss Navarro sent in eight inaccurate crosses, made one interception and three clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Navarro led his side in crosses and clearances during the match, but it wasn't enough to help them avoid the home loss to Osasuna. The right-back also received his first yellow card of the season. He will now look to bounce back when they visit Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Makes six interceptions in loss Duarte sent in two inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (all won), six interceptions and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Duarte led his side in interceptions, but couldn't help them avoid the home loss. The left-back also received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now visit Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Moya - Sends in three crosses as starter Moya sent in three inaccurate crosses, made two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Moya started for the firs time in the season and sent in the second-most crosses for his side -- but they couldn't find the back of the net. The midfielder will now look to get the nod again at Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Laguardia - Makes three clearances in loss Laguardia registered one chance created, two interceptions, three clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Laguardia led his side in clearances, but it wasn't enough to avoid the disappointing home loss. The centerback also received his first yellow card of the season. He will now look to bounce back at Espanyol on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE