ALAVÉS NEWS

Florian Lejeune - Heads to Alaves Lejeune has signed a permanent deal with Alaves away from Newcastle.

Impact Lejeune is back at Alaves, but permanently, after starting 34 matches for them last season, securing eight clean sheets. He's expected to return to that starting role for them in the new campaign, though his center-back partner may be a revolving door.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Joins Alaves on loan Martin joined Deportivo Alaves on a season-long loan from Villarreal, it was announced Tuesday.

Impact Martin scored four goals and added six assists in 33 appearances for Mirandes last season in the second division. He'll now attempt to make the step up to Alaves, where he'll try to support two talented forwards in Joselu and Lucas Perez and develop his own career along the way.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taichi Hara - Heading to Alaves Hara signed with Deportivo Alaves from NK Istra of Croatia on Thursday.

Impact Hara isn't far into his professional career, but after scoring eight goals in 18 appearances last season, his promise was enough to take a gamble on. Given some of the difficulties in finding a backup to Joselu and Lucas Perez, Hara could have plenty of chances to start games and rack up crucial minutes during his first season in Spain.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Isaac - Joining Alaves Isaac is joining Deportivo Alaves from Atletico Madrid following the completion of his loan to Albacete.

Impact Isaac graduated from the Atleti academy and will join his new club after a successful year starting over 20 games in the second division. He'll provide more depth at right-back behind Timo Navarro.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Moya - Signs with Alaves Moya signed a two-year contract after transferring to Deportivo Alaves from Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Impact Moya has only made a handful of appearances for Atleti's first team, so his next stop should be his first shot at a proper role in the first division. As another central-midfield player, Moya will have to compete for minutes in one of the deepest areas of the pitch for Alaves.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Whips in seven crosses Duarte crossed seven times (two accurate), made two interceptions and a clearance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Duarte was held off the scoresheet as a member of the Alaves' back line that allowed just one goal Sunday. The fullback made just one clearance, but his seven crosses and two interceptions both tied for team-high totals in the loss.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Enters as substitute Pacheco allowed a goal without making a save during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Pacheco entered the match in the 72nd minute and allowed the games lone goal in the 92nd. The keeper ends the season allowing 57 goals in 38 league appearances, while his save total remained at 84.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Subs off in finale Sivera allowed no goals and made a save during 72 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Sivera drew the start and lasted 72 minutes before being replaced by Fernando Pacheco. It was the first start of the season for the keeper, in the season finale, while more information about the cause of substitution could be known in the coming days.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Concedes two in win Pacheco conceded two goals and made zero saves during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Pacheco had kept a clean sheet in the previous match against Elche but has otherwise conceded nine goals in his last six starts. Hell finish out the season against Sevilla, and it's worth making sure he'll actually start after the survival of Alaves in La Liga was already secured in Sunday's match.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Scores in win Rioja scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 73 minutes of Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Rioja scored for the second straight match and made a third consecutive start to help his team assure their participation in La Liga next season. Even though he seldom completes full matches, his recent goalscoring form could make him quite valuable in the season finale against Sevilla.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Sets up final goal Perez provided one assist from six chances created on nine crosses (four accurate) and put all three of his shots on target during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Perez went almost four months between assists but still ranks eighth in the league in crosses and can contribute a solid scoring floor on a good day. The final game of the season will prove a bigger challenge against Sevilla, which have conceded 33 goals in 37 matches.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Laguardia - Provides assist in win Laguardia provided one assist from one chance created and put one shot on target during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Laguardia contributed to his first goal all season to set up Joselu's third goal in his last three matches. With five interceptions as well in this match, Laguardia put up a solid all-around performance for fantasy. He'll finish out the season against Sevilla, which could prove a tough challenge through the talented Youssef En-Nesyri (18 goals scored this season).

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Scores for third straight game Joselu scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and created one chance in Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Joselu put away his team's third goal of the match and scored his third goal from the last three matches during Sunday's win. Now that their survival is secured, Joselu could play with even more freedom against Sevilla, which are tied for the fourth-fewest goals conceded to forwards.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Gets goal in win Duarte scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and created two chances from three crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Duarte has dealt with some injury issues over the last month but he's still a solid value with one goal, 10 crosses and five tackles made in his last three starts. He'll head into the season finale against Sevilla, which feature two dangerous threats on the wings with Lucas Ocampos and Suso.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune - provides assist in win Lejeune provided one assist from one chance created during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Lejeune doesn't offer much value outside of defensive formats, as he ranks second in the league in clearances made but has only kept eight clean sheets. He'll face a tougher opponent in the season finale against Sevilla, which have scored the sixth-most goals in La Liga this season.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Pons - Scores in win Pons scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) and made two tackles (two won) during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Pons has scored in two of his last three matches and this time he helped Alaves secure their safety in La Liga for next season. He'll face a much tougher opponent in the final match against Sevilla, which have conceded the third-fewest goals in the league.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Mendez - Takes four shots Mendez recorded four shots not on goal in a 2-0 win Tuesday against Elche.

Impact Mendez had not supplied multiple shots in a game since March 13. Mendez's next start is scheduled for Sunday versus Granada. He will enter that matchup with 55 crosses, 33 shots and 16 chances created.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Plays full 90 minutes Duarte recorded three clearances, two interceptions and two tackles (one won) across 90 minutes in a 2-0 win Tuesday against Elche.

Impact Duarte logged his first 90-minute game since March 21 against Atletico Madrid. Considering his foot injury regularly limited him after that date, Duarte's recent stat line is a promising one at the least.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Logs goal and assist Rioja recorded one goal and one assist in a 2-0 win Tuesday against Elche.

Impact Rioja scored Alaves' second goal in the 54th minute after assisting their first, which Joselu converted. The former possesses three goals and two assists across 33 games this season.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Logs goal and assist Joselu recorded one goal and one assist in a 2-0 win Tuesday against Elche.

Impact Joselu scored Alaves' first goal and assisted their second, which Luis Rioja converted in the 54th minute. The former possesses 10 goals and three assists across 35 games this season.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Records clean sheet Pacheco recorded three saves, three clearances and the clean sheet in a 2-0 win Tuesday against Elche.

Impact Pacheco supplied his ninth clean sheet across 36 games. He possesses 84 saves, 32 clearances and a 60.9 save percentage across that 36-game span. Alaves' next game is Sunday versus Granada.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Battaglia - Suspended against Elche Battaglia picked up his tenth yellow card of the season and as a result will be suspended for Wednesday's match against Elche.

Impact Battaglia spends his time as a tough-tackling midfielder, but that doesn't often offer much fantasy value when he's only made 38 tackles and been suspended on three different occasions. Jota and Pere Pons are two options to fill the gap in midfield and Battaglia will be eligible for the final two games of the season against Granada and Sevilla.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis rallies to defeat Alavés 3-2 in Spanish league Real Betis rallied from two goals down to defeat Alavés 3-2 in the Spanish league on Monday, staying in the fight for European qualification spots.

MARCH 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM