ALAVÉS NEWS

Ruben Duarte - Assists in Saturday's win Duarte assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Duarte assisted the lone goal of Saturday's match as he set up Carlos Vicente's strike in the 12th minute. It marked his first assist of the season and his third goal contribution. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he made six clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Owono - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Owono made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Owono made his third consecutive start Saturday and kept his first clean sheet of the season. He saved all four shots on target he faced, his fewest in a match this season. If he starts again in Saturday's season finale it will be a slightly more favorable matchup at Las Palmas, a side which has scored 32 goals in 36 league matches this season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alaves beats Getafe with both in mid-table in the Spanish league

Alaves has beaten Getafe 1-0 to leapfrog the visitor and move into 10th place in the Spanish league

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andoni Gorosabel - Set to leave club Gorosabel will not resign a new contract with Alaves and will play in his final match with the team on Saturday against Las Palmas.

Impact Gorosabel's time with Alaves will come to a short end after playing just one season with the team. He was a big part of the team, recording 33 starts in 34 appearances, totaling a goal with 81 crosses (15 won), 65 clearances and 61 tackles (41 won). He's been playing in La Liga since 2017 as his future in the league is up in the air.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Omorodion - Solid effort in return Samu recorded six shots (four on goal) in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Samu was back on the pitch Tuesday after missing the last match through suspension. He had made 21 starts in 32 appearances during his first season in La Liga, totaling eight goals and one assist with 61 shots (25 on target) and 15 chances created.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Owono - Hard time in net Owono registered six saves and allowed five goals in Tuesday's 5-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Owono allowed five goals against Real Madrid during just just his second start of the season. He has been the back up of Antonio Sivera, as his future is the club remains up in the air, with the team likely remaining in La Liga for the 2024/25 campaign.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid presents Spanish league trophy to fans and then routs Alaves 5-0

Real Madrid has presented its 36th Spanish league trophy to its fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and then followed up the celebrations with a 5-0 rout of Alaves that featured...

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samuel Omorodion - Set to return Tuesday Omorodion completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Impact The promising striker missed the 2-2 draw against Girona, but he's expected to return to face the league champions. He came off the bench in the last two matches he's been available for, but he could return to the starting lineup to take on Real Madrid. Omorodion has netted eight goals across 31 appearances (20 starts) this season.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ianis Hagi - Assist off rare appearance Hagi assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Since the dawn of the new year, Hagi has been a healthy scratch more than not. Going into Friday, he had sat out 75 percent of Deportivo Alaves' domestic-league games. By logging an assist for one of Jon Guridi's two goals Friday, Hagi will aim at making one final push to finish his current season strong.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Giuliano Simeone - Assist in start Simeone assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Girona.

Impact After finishing April with a goal against Celta Vigo, Simeone continued to start for Deportivo Alaves going into May. He is making the decision worthwhile, with an assist just two appearances following his goal-scoring effort.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Guridi - Records brace Guridi scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Guridi doubled and tripled his 2023-24 La Liga goal tally by logging multiple goals Friday. The attacking midfielder has three goals across his last three appearances, a surprising rate considering he went goalless across 30 appearances to begin this season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Owono - Concedes two in start Owono registered three saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact For the first time this season, Owono was given a start in place of Antonio Sivera. The goalkeeper did not fare all that well, conceding goals to Eric Garcia and Yangel Herrera. Now, the question is if Owono's three saves were enough to earn him another start Tuesday at Real Madrid.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Guridi late header rescues point for Alaves in draw with Girona

Jon Guridi was the star man for Alaves with two goals, the second deep in stoppage time, in his team's 2-2 home draw with Girona in the Spanish league

MAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andoni Gorosabel - Available to play Friday Gorosabel (strain) is available off the bench for Friday's game against Girona.

Impact Gorosabel will be available off the bench, as his lack of time in training prevents him from making an immediate return to the starting lineup. Nahuel Tenaglia will feature on the right side of the defense as a result.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Available off bench Friday Duarte (strain) is available off the bench for Friday's game against Girona.

Impact Duarte took part in training earlier this week, so it's not surprising to see him available off the bench. He's been a regular starter this season, featuring in the XI in 18 of his 24 appearances, so it seems the move to the bench here corresponds solely to his lack of match fitness.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Trains ahead of Friday Duarte (strain) was able to return to group training and is listed on the team sheet for Friday's match versus Girona, confirmed manager Luis Garcia Plaza.

Impact Duarte will be part of the squad for Friday after missing the last match with a groin injury. He had made just two appearances since Mar 4, having dealt with fitness issues along the way. Prior to that, the defender had made 18 starts in 24 appearances, scoring two goals with 63 crosses (18 won), 46 clearances and 32 tackles (19 won).

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Back in training Gorosabel (strain) was able to return to team training and is on the team sheet for Friday's match versus Girona, confirmed manager Luis Garcis Plaza.

Impact Gorosabel is likely ready to return Friday after coming off injured against Valencia. He had previously started the last 11 matches in a row, totaling a goal with 21 clearances, 35 crosses (six accurate) and 23 tackles in that span.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Comes off injured Gorosabel was subbed off due to injury in the 54th minute of Sunday's 1-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Gorosabel had been one of the most consistent players for Alaves this season, starting all but one match played for the team. This puts him at 32 starts in 33 appearances, logging in a goal while averaging about 2.4 crosses per game, He will be questionable for Friday's match against Girona.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Omorodion - Suspended to face Girona Omorodion picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's win at Valencia and will be suspended to face Girona on Friday. He played 18 minutes off the bench in Sunday's w...

Impact Omorodion has played off the bench in the last two games, with Kike starting in his place, and the latter will remain in the XI for the matchup against Girona. Omorodion's next chance to feature will come against Real Madrid on May 14.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Subbed on against Valencia Guevara generated one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact Guevara took over for Antonio Blanco in the 72nd minute, contributing with nine touches and a crucial clearance. This season, Guevara has only been directly involved in one goal, which came against Atletico Madrid back in October.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eneko Ortiz - On the bench against Valencia Ortiz recorded no stats in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Ortiz did not feature in the game. He is yet to register his first appearance for the club.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Scores against Valencia Lopez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Lopez netted the sole goal in the 68th minute, aided by Carlos Vicente's assist. Alongside two successful dribbles, Lopez bolstered the defense with four clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. Despite three previous assists this season, this marked his first goal of the campaign.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Keeps clean sheet against Valencia Sivera registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact Sivera's solid performance included a save and three clearances, marking his 10th clean sheet this season. With eight saves in the last five games and three consecutive clean sheets, he's gearing up to face Girona next.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Rodriguez - Available for season debut Rodriguez (knee) is in the squad to face Valencia on Sunday.

Impact Rodriguez returns following a 10 match absence due to injury. The third choice keeper has yet to make an appearance this season.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Duarte - Injured again Durate will not be an option for Sunday's match against Valencia due to an apparent injury, according to manager Luis Garcia Plaza.

Impact Durate will be heading back to the sidelines just one match removed from another absence, as he is now dealing with an undisclosed issue. He did start in their last contest, so this will force a change, with Abdelkabir Abqar and Rafa Marin likely starting in the center of the defense. Not much more is known about the injury at this time, but he will hope for a return in their next game.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE