ALFONSO PEDRAZA NEWS

Available with mask Pedraza (nose) is available Sunday's clash with Sociedad while wearing a protective mask, manager Quique Setien told reporters.

Impact Pedraza will be available for Saturday's clash while wearing a protective mask. The defender will hope to return straight away after coming off injured during the final match before the international break. Pedraza started the final matches before the break and if fully fit should return to the starting XI at left-back.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist, comes off injured Pedraza was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Osasuna at halftime after suffering a facial injury. Villarreal announced Monday that he was treated for a nasal fracture at a ne...

Impact Pedraza set up an early Samu Chukwueze strike with a cross before he had to be taken out of Saturday's match due to this injury. This was his second assist of the season from left-back and his first since August. Pedraza will be out of action for a few days while recovering from this nasal fracture, but he'll have an extended period of time to recover thanks to the international break and should be fine by Villarreal's next La Liga game against Real Sociedad on April 2.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench for Mallorca clash Pedraza is fit and in the match day squad to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Pedraza returns from an undisclosed injury which has kept him out of Villarreal's previous five matches. The fullback starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with the team Pedraza (undisclosed) was seen training with the squad Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Mallorca.

Impact Pedraza has missed the last five matches due to an undisclosed injury. If he continues to improve in training this week, there is a slim chance he'll be featured Saturday, pending fitness. However if Pedraza is ruled out, Manu Trigueros would be the pick for left back with Alberto Moreno suspended.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable versus Rayo Pedraza (undisclosed) will be sidelined once again for Monday's matchup with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Considering Pedraza has missed six of the club's last eight matches, and came off the bench in the other two, he should probably be considered out indefinitely at this point. If he can get back to full fitness, the defender should be in contention to reclaim his left-back role which has been split between Johan Mohjica and Alberto Moreno of late.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Pedraza will not be available for Friday's matchup with Celta Vigo due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Pedraza started the first 10 matches of the season for the club before a prior injury costs him four matches. Since recovering from that stint on the sidelines, the lift-back has featured off the bench in two matches and now finds himself unavailable once again.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Pedraza is fit and in the match day squad to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Pedraza is good to go after picking up a hamstring injury in the buildup to the match. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another injury Pedraza (hamstring) suffered a muscular injury during a Dec. 3 friendly agianst Fenerbahce, according to Javi Mata of AS.

Impact Pedraza had evidently returned from one hamstring injury only to suffer another issue, which hopefully won't put his participation in doubt by a Dec. 31 match against Valencia. Alberto Moreno can start at left-back in his absence.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Espanyol Pedraza (hamstring) isn't in the squad list for Wednesday's match at Espanyol.

Impact Pedraza will miss a fourth straight match before the World Cup, so he'll now have until 2023 to work on his fitness. This likely gives Alberto Moreno one more start at left-back as he continues to regain confidence after his own long-term knee injury.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Almeria Pedraza is not in the match day squad to face Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Pedraza picked up a hamstring injury in mid week and will miss out on Sunday's match because of it. The full-back had started ten matches prior to the injury helping Villarreal keep six clean sheets.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Pedraza was forced off in the first half of Thursday's match with Barcelona due to injury.

Impact Pedraza was replaced in the 25th minute after succumbing to what appeared to be a hamstring injury. The full-back has appeared in ten matches this season, assisting once while crossing 34 times. If Pedraza is unable to play at the weekend expect Johan Mojica, who replaced him in Thursday's match, to take up a role in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends four crosses in draw Pedraza sent four crosses (none accurate) along with two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 0-0 tie versus Cadiz.

Impact Pedraza has been stellar from the left back position since the start of the season. With already 25 crosses on the year, he now averages 3.5 crosses a match. The 26-year-old is also a very accurate defender with 13 tackles (12 won) in the last seven matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting invovled Pedraza has logged one assist in six league starts to open the season.

Impact Pedraza has taken over as the full-time left-back after Pervis Estupinan left for Brighton in August and it's resulted in solid production thanks to 21 crosses and 11 tackles recorded so far. With just two goals conceded by the defense all season, Pedraza offers more scoring potential thanks to his moderate attacking involvement when the defense is already fairly strong.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Pedraza had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing three times inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pedraza set up Gerard Moreno in the 97th minute assisting Villarreal's second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Pedraza scored a goal off two shots (both on target), made three tackles (one won), two clearances and three interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's...

Impact Pedraza had a lot of work defensively, with both Dani Alves and Adama Traore attacking from his flank. However, he was the one with the biggest offensive contribution as he went up the field at the right time, picking up Dani Parejo's beautiful pass into empty space and sending the ball past the goalkeeper to open the scoring for Villarreal in the 41st minute. The left back scored three of his four league goals over the last three matches of the season and also finished his campaign with four assists, 24 chances created, 101 crosses, 34 tackles, 29 clearances and 31 interceptions over 28 domestic appearances (19 starts). Competition at left back will probably be strong once again next season, but Pedraza showed he's more than apt to perform when given the chance.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema draws level with Raúl as Madrid's 2nd-highest scorer

Karim Benzema continues to add his name to Real Madrid’s history by scoring his 323rd goal to tie Raúl González as the club’s second-best scorer all-time behind Cristiano Ronaldo

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace, assists in win Pedraza scored two goals off two shots, made an assist, created two chances and made three clearances during Thuirsday's 5-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Pedraza received another opportunity in the lineup and made most of it with one of the biggest performances of his career. The left back headed home a corner kick to open the scoring with just three minutes into the game, assisted Paco Alcacer for his side's third goal and then sealed the 5-1 win with a beautiful strike from just inside the box. Competition is high for a starting spot at left back, but Pedraza showed what he's able to do if picked for Sunday's home clash against Real Sociedad.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid wins, Atlético loses ahead of CL deciders

Real Madrid has brushed aside Getafe 2-0 to restore its 12-point lead of the Spanish league

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets once against Athletic Pedraza had one goal on one shot, five crosses, five interceptions, two tackles, one foul, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 1-1 draw with Athletic on Saturday.

Impact After going down by one goal in the first half, Pedraza managed to equalize in the 60th minute thanks to the assist from Samuel Chukwueze. The defender is not often an offensive threat, but look out for him on the defensive end against Bayern Munich.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches in seven crosses Pedraza had two shots (one on goal), seven crosses, one block, two interceptions, one tackle, four fouls, created one chance and sustained four fouls in the 1-0 victory over Celta...

Impact After not playing in the last two matches, Pedraza was ready to make an impact against Celta Vigo. The defender is always good for multiple crosses, but his tackling numbers have been declining lately. Hopefully he can contribute at both ends of the pitch in the next match against Juventus.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in Juventus game Pedraza sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and won one duel in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Pedraza was the most active man on offense for his side despite the role and led it in crosses and chances, coming close to his season high in deliveries. However, his teammates could not cash in on a few good ones. He has recorded five chances, 24 crosses and ten interceptions in the last five matches. Villarreal will host Espanyol Sunday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Mallorca Pedraza assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in seven crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won), two interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 win ove...

Impact Pedraza assisted Manu Triguero's goal in the 34th minute to double their lead before halftime. That was his fourth assist in the season, in his first start since early-December. The left-back has been in and out the starting XI in the campaign, and will now look to get the nod again at Betis on Feb 6.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Pedraza subbed into Tuesday's match against Alaves in the 73rd minute, and he took a shot, assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Pedraza was very dangerous during his roughly 20 minutes on the pitch Tuesday, setting up Gerard Moreno's final goal and creating four chances overall. He's been in and out of the starting lineup all season, competing with Pervis Estupinan and Alberto Moreno for the spot at left back, but Pedraza was very impressive against Alaves and may have moved up in the pecking order.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five poor crosses in defeat Pedraza sent in five inaccurate crosses and made two clearances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Pedraza had plenty of chances to produce strong crosses but failed to create even a single chance and truly looked off the pace. The left-back has been in and out of the starting XI recently, and hasn't been in good enough form to earn a more consistent spot. He's worth a look if starting, but not from off the bench.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses during start Pedraza attempted seven crosses across 90 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Pedraza averaged eight crosses across his last three La Liga appearances, two of them starts. Villarreal manager Unai Emery currently favors him to play over Alberto Moreno and Pervis Estupinan.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE