ALEIX VIDAL NEWS

Records two assists Vidal assisted twice to go with eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-3 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Vidal stepped up in a big way. Espanyol was down three when he replaced Calero as a half-time substitute. Less than 20 minutes later, Vidal logged the assist to a goal scored by Cesar Montes. Joselu converted a penalty kick to trim Espanyol's lead down to one, and that is when Vidal stepped up again. He recorded the assist to a goal by Vinicius Souza, thereby saving one crucial point the Espanyol team needed to better its chances of staying up. From a personal standpoint, Vidal tripled his 2022-23 La Liga assist tally from one to three.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Vidal will be eligible to play in Sunday's clash against Getafe after serving a yellow card suspension.

Impact Vidal been suspended for two of Espanyol's last three games, but he will be available for selection against Getafe this weekend. His last La Liga start came back in February.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another suspension Vidal is suspended once more after picking up a fifth yellow card during a scoreless draw with Cadiz.

Impact Vidal came back from a one-match ban after being sent off and promptly received a fifth yellow card off the bench. The midfielder is now set for a one-match ban yet again, this time one he will serve against Villarreal. Vidal has been a bench option more often than not and won't impact the starting XI with his absence.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Vidal served a one-match ban after being sent off during a Saturday loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Vidal is now eligible to return from the one-match ban, though he isn't likely to trouble the starting XI. The winger has been a bench option in each of the last five matches before the suspension and will likely remain little more than depth.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Vidal was shown his second yellow card during the 2-1 loss to Athletic Club on Saturday.

Impact Vidal was given his first red card of the season after being shown two yellow cards Saturday. He will now serve a one-match ban next Saturday against Real Betis. He has been given three appearances off the bench in the last five games, two of them as an unused sub. This follows just one assist, 13 interceptions and 11 tackles (five won) on the campaign thus far.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first assist of season Vidal assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Vidal got his first assist of the year to help get Espanyol on the board first. He has not been having the best season, only generating one assist, 23 tackles (three won) and 10 interceptions thus far. The midfielder has started six times in the last seven games and will probably continue to stay there after his performance against Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 45 minutes in draw Vidal played for the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Impact Though expecting to leave Espanyol in the summer, Vidal remains with the club and now has appearances in each of the last two matches. The current injury situation could lead Vidal to play a bigger role in the side ahead of the World Cup.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to leave Vidal has yet to play this season as his club look to transfer him elsewhere, according to Alberto Martinez of AS.com.

Impact Vidal scored twice in 31 appearances (21 starts) last season but doesn't fit into new manager Diego Martinez's game plan. As a result, he's unlikely to play much whether or not he gets his transfer.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Vidal created two chances and won two of three tackles in last weekend's 0-0 draw against Granada. He also made a block, a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Vidal scored two goals and kept two clean sheets in 31 La Liga appearances (21 starts) this campaign, rotating at right back with Oscar Gil for the most part. The 32-year-old will want to continue playing a role next season with Espanyol.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses in draw Vidal had one off-target shot, created two chances, sent in eight crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won) and suffered four fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Osas...

Impact Vidal lost the ball on the play the resulted in the goal scored by the opposition but bounced back from the mistake and put up a nice stat line that made everyone who picked him for a fantasy team happy. The right back started the last three matches and played very well on the last two so everything indicates he'll remain a good choice for Wednesday's visit to Alaves.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Vidal registered one chance created, one block and a yellow card in 18 minutes during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Sevilla.

Impact Vidal subbed on in the second half and couldn't do much to help them earn the home win during his limited time in the field. The right-back also received his fifth yellow card of the season. He is now suspended for Sunday's visit to Villarreal and will be eligible to return on Mar 5 against Getafe.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Monday Vidal (illness) was named to the match-day squad against Athletic on Monday.

Impact Vidal had started 11 of the club's last 12 contests, so his absence from the starting XI is still a little surprising even returning from a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. In his last five outings, the right-back has generated 11 crosses (two accurate), one corner and one shot (off target) and should provide decent fantasy value once restored to a starting role.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Vidal announced on Instagram Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Aldea Perica.

Impact Vidal has some time to recover during the international break before Espanyol's next game against Bilbao on Feb. 7, but Oscar Gil could fill in at right back for the game if necessary.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi coaches 1st Barcelona game in derby against Espanyol

Xavi Hernández will coach his first match for Barcelona in a derby against an Espanyol team that will arrive at Camp Nou in its best form in years

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active in draw Vidal created two chances from five crosses during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Vidal has only played in seven of his team's 11 matches this season but he's performed well when he does play with two goals and five chances created over his last four starts. Should he continue to be named to the starting lineup, Vidal wouldn't be a bad inclusion as a two-way alternate to Adrian Embarba's gaudy crossing numbers for Los Pericos. Up next is a trip to Getafe, which are tied for the second-most goals conceded in La Liga.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores to continue good form Vidal scored once on one shot during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Vidal continued his excellent, if unsustainable goal-scoring form with a tally against Madrid. The right-back was in control of every inch of the right-side of the pitch, and did well to shut down Madrid. He is now up to two goals in five matches, equaling his career-high for goals in a season. He will hope to blow past his previous best.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol ends Madrid's 25-game unbeaten streak in Spain

Real Madrid has stumbled again with a 2-1 loss at Espanyol that ended its 25-game unbeaten streak in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy defensively Vidal made three tackles and four interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Vidal made the start at right-back and did well creating two chances while also tacking on plenty of defensive volume. The midfielder is much more comfortable further forward, but deputized well at right-back. Vidal looked good and could very well stay in the starting XI on Sunday, against Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius Júnior, Benzema lead Madrid to 2-1 win at Valencia

Vinícius Junior and Karim Benzema added to their impressive starts to the season by scoring late goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Valencia in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Betis Vidal scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's match with Real Betis.

Impact Vidal found the back of the net in the 16th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker while his two shots were the second most on the team as of his substitution in the 81st minute.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in loss Vidal created one chance in 75 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Vidal didn't make much of a dent in his first start of the season but things could change as he builds up his rhythm and form. For now, look to Adrian Embarba as the focal point of the build-up for the Parakeets heading into Sunday's trip to Betis.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Espanyol Vidal signed with Espanyol on Wednesday. He's committed to a two-year contract that holds an option for a third season with his new club.

Impact Vidal arrives as a free agent after leaving Sevilla over the summer. He only made five starts from 12 league appearances last season but was much more active in the 2019/20 campaign for Deportivo Alaves, where he scored twice and added four assists in 29 games. Should he be able to recreate a season like that, Vidal's value could be reliable in a team with plenty of attacking talent.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucho's Experiment In Defense Shows How Far Vidal Has Fallen

Playing three at the back against Leganes shows that Aleix Vidal is at the bottom of the pecking order.Before Saturday's match against Legan...

JUNE 30, 2017

Barcelona can now sign a player outside of the transfer window after Vidal injury

Extenuating circumstances with Vidal's injury means Barcelona can dip into the market.

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Chelsea line up a move for Juventus star Paul Pogba

Check out the rest of today's transfer rumors.

MAY 28, 2016