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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

Suspended against Cadiz Catena will miss Sunday's clash against Cadiz with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Catena picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat against Real Madrid, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Mario Suarez or Nikola Maras would likely replace him in central defense for the match.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets goal in win Catena scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Catena has started all 18 matches this season and ranks eighth in the league in clearances made. He'll need to be careful after finishing the year with two yellow cards in his last four starts, but he's otherwise remained a steady presence in the defense. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which have scored 28 goals through their first 17 matches.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in loss Catena created two chances, made one tackle (won), one interception and five clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Villarreal.

Impact Catena led his side in clearances, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess. They will now host Alaves on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Catena provided an assist, had one shot on goal, created one chance, made five clearances and four interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win...

Impact Catena had a great performance at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in both clearances and interceptions. And he even made an impact on the attacking end, assisting Pathe Ciss for Rayo's second goal in the 78th minute. The centre back is enjoying a great start of campaign and will try to remain productive during Tuesday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides serviceable defense Catena recorded six clearances and two interceptions during a 1-0 loss Sunday against Real Sociedad.

Impact Catena was Rayo Vallecano's only footballer who recorded multiple clearances and interceptions. However, the team lost because Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty kick off an error from Ivan Balliu.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE