ALEJANDRO CATENA NEWS

Steady defensive presence Catena has played the full 90 in his 12 appearances with Osasuna in this 2024/25 season.

Impact The center-back has been nearly ever-present for Los Rojillos this season, with the lone absence coming in a scoreless draw against Valencia on Sep. 24 where he was an unused sub. Catena has racked up 80 clearances, 18 tackles and 11 interceptions this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Atletico Madrid Catena assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th mi...

Impact Catena set up the opener for Raul Garcia in the 26th minute. He also made six clearances and four recoveries. Catena has a tendency to play the ball long, evidenced by his 152 accurate long passes, one of the highest in the league.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in 3-0 win Catena assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two clearances and one block in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Almeria.

Impact The assist marks Catena's first since Oct. 29. As of Saturday, he has two assists across the 2023-24 La Liga. On the defensive side, Catenas's two clearances and block helped him be part of a clean sheet in a start for the first time since the beginning of the year.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back from one-game ban Catena completed his one-game suspension due to yellow-card accumulation and is available to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

Impact Catena has been a regular starter at center-back for Osasuna this season, and he's been suspended in the only two games in which he hasn't featured in 2023/24. Catena, who has racked up 60 clearances, 15 tackles, nine interceptions and nine blocked shots across 14 starts, should return to the starting lineup to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Catena is set for a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Catena will miss just his second match of the season after starting the last 10 games. In that span, the defender has logged in a goal and an assist with 42 clearances in that span, bringing his average per match to 4.9. During his absence. Jorge Herrando will likely get the start at center back, alongside David Garcia and Jesus Areso.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first of the season Catena scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Catena scored his first goal of the season and his first for Osasuna, already tying his goal total from last season. Catena also kept up his defensive work, with two interceptions and two blocks in the match. He is now up to a total of nine interceptions and eight blocks, through 13 appearances on the season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impacts both ends in loss Catena assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Catena earned his first assist of the season with the pass for Ruben Garcia's equalizer and he also recorded three tackles (one won) and three clearances. Up next is a Girona side that has scored nine times in their last five games.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight clearances Catena generated one tackle (zero won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Catena registered eight clearances as he recorded his second clean sheet of the season. The defender also logged one tackle, maintaining his streak of doing so in every game this season. He appeared in all 90 minutes after missing the previous game due to a suspension.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back after one-game suspension Catena completed his one-game ban and is eligible to return for Saturday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Catena was sent off against Barcelona just before the international break, but now he's set to recover his place in the center of the defense and is likely to return to the starting lineup right away, sending Jorge Herrando to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Barca Catena was sent off in Sunday's match against FC Barcelona.

Impact The defender was given his marching orders late in the second half following a straight red card, meaning he will miss the match against Getafe after the international break. Catena's next chance to feature will come against Sevilla on Sep. 24.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Osasuna Catena is heading to Pamplona after agreeing to a five-year contract on a free transfer from Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Catena spent the last two seasons playing in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, making starts in all 71 appearances while recording three goals and three assists on 322 clearances. He had another healthy season, missing just three matches while averaging about 4.4 clearances per game. With Aridane's inconsistent year, he could possibly take over his starting role while also playing in European Football for the first time in his career with Osasuna qualifying to the Conference League for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances in return Catena recorded seven clearances and three blocks in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Catena returned from his suspension (yellow card accumulation) and made three clearances to help seal the win for Rayo. He has been in good form of late, totaling 26 clearances in the last six matches to up his average a game to 4.5.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Catena will be eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against Barcelona after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Catena missed Saturday's defeat against Real Sociedad while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should slot back into the XI in place of Abdul Mumin in central defense to face Barcelona in mid-week.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Catena generated two clearances and four interceptions in Friday's 2-1 victory over Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Caten was given his 10th yellow card and will serve a one-match suspension Saturday against Real Sociedad. He had just served a suspension for a red card on March 5, and since then has been given three yellow cards in just five games. Within that span, he had totaled 19 clearances and six interceptions. Abdul Mumin is the expected starter at center back in his absence, who got the start against Osasuna with Florian Lejeune serving a one-match suspension after being shown a straight red last game against Atletico Madrid.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used immediately Catena registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Catena was able to participate in Rayo Vallecano's first game following the March 5 Athletic Club matchup he sat out suspended. Despite not doing well in preventing Iago Aspas from logging a brace, he will continue receiving opportunities to maximize his fantasy value. Except for Rayo Vallecano's matchup Dec. 29 at Girona, a healthy Catena participated in every game the team had across its 2022-23 season so far.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Catena is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to being sent off.

Impact Catena was shown double yellows against Cadiz and was forced onto the sideline for a clash with Athletic Club. When fully fit and available the defender is a nailed-on starter and there's no reason to doubt he makes a full return to the starting XI.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Catena generated seven clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Cadiz. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 97th minute.

Impact Catena was shown a second yellow card in the late minutes of the match Saturday, which resulted in a red card. He will serve a one-match ban and miss the next game against Athletic Club. The defender has played in every minute this season besides Dec 29, when he was suspended for yellow card accumulation. He will serve his second match ban, with Abdul Mumin likely to take his place next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first assist of season Catena assisted to go on two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 5-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Catena made a wonderful through ball to Alvaro Garcia to give him his first assist on the campaign. He was rather quiet in the game since, with little need for him in the defensive side of the pitch. The 27-year-old would like to work on getting his clearances per match up. With just 13 in the last five matches, it only gives him an average of 3.8 a match.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in first goal of season Catena scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Almeria.

Impact Catena logged in his first goal of the campaign late in the match from a corner kick from Isi Palazon. He is just one goal away to match his season high for a season with the club. The Spaniard has already helped get two clean sheets on the season as he averages 4.3 clearances a match. He has 19 clearances in just the last six matches and a total of 35 on the year so far.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps another clean sheet Catena kept a clean sheet with nine clearances made during Friday's 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Catena anchored a second straight clean sheet even with Florian Lejeune getting sent off just 16 minutes into the contest. In a team that's built on defensive stability first, Catena could be a reliable asset as long as Rayo remain in good form.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Catena took a shot and won one of two tackles in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante. He also made two blocks, four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Catena had a solid season in his return to La Liga with Rayo, tallying two goals, two assists and nine clean sheets in 36 appearances (all starts) in central defense.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in win Catena created one goal and an assist during Thursday's 1-0 victory over Espanyol.

Impact Catena delivered a superb pass in the 42nd minute to help Rayo Vallecano obtain an early goal. Catena has been a solid defender and has occasionally created offensive opportunities on set pieces. With his 2nd goal of the season, expect Catena to not repeat his performance consistently for the remainder of the 2021 season.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Catena scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and made 14 clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada.

Impact Catena has recorded 27 total clearances in his last three matches but even scoring himself wasn't enough to earn a victory for his side. He's sure to face another busy match against Valencia, which have scored the fifth-most goals in La Liga.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in loss Catena made one tackle and eight clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Catena played well once again despite the loss, leading all players in clearances and having the best against opposing forwards most of the times. The centre back has been thriving as of late, with four or more clearances in nine of his last 10 starts. Up next for him is Apr. 3 visit to Granada.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in draw Catena had one off-target shot and made one tackle, five clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Catena returned from his one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and put up a solid showing at the heart of the defense, leading his side in clearances and giving opposing forwards no room to operate during most of the match. Over his last five starts, the centre back racked up 24 clearances, seven interceptions and four blocks. Up next for him is Saturday's home match against Atletico Madrid.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE