ALVARO GARCIA NEWS

Finds net against Real Madrid Garcia scored one goal from two shots (two on target) and logged four inaccurate crosses during Monday's 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia has been a big reason why his team have won three straight matches, as he's scored in each game and made eight tackles while winning five. The recent absence and rotations for Oscar Trejo have made it more important for someone like Garcia to get involved in scoring, and finding goals from the striker position hasn't been a simple task all season. When Raul de Tomas is registered in January, pay attention to how the production of the rest of Rayo moves around.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Sevilla Garcia took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla. He also won four of five tackles.

Impact Garcia netted the winner on Saturday and he now has goals in consecutive games from the left wing after opening his season account against Cadiz last weekend.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal on campaign Garcia scored one goal to go with four shots (four on target), five crosses (three accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Cadiz.

Impact Garcia has a superb performance with his first goal of the season. He was a fiend in the match with every shot taken being on target. The Spaniard is also a high provider of crosses, now averaging 3.9 crosses a match. Since returning from injury (muscular) on Oct 14, he has scored a goal on seven shots (four on target), 15 crosses (five accurate) five chances created.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Garcia provided one assist from one chance created during Friday's 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia has created just one chance in two games but it's resulted in one of his side's two goals scored so far. It's interesting to see Rayo have success without needing a high number of crosses in comparison to last season, but that's not as good a sign for the fantasy value of Garcia or Oscar Trejo.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores solo goal in loss Garcia scored one goal on one shot (one on goal) and created two chances in Friday's 4-2 loss to Levante.

Impact Garcia scored an early solo goal in the 18th minute to gain a lead against Levante. The midfielder has shown his consistency on offense for Vallecano scoring a goal and recording an assist in his past two matches. With seven goals and four assists so far for his 2021 campaign, Garcia recorded his best season yet and solidified his spot in the starting XI.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 10 crosses in loss Garcia created two chances, sent in 10 crosses (four accurate), made two tackles (both won) and was shown a yellow card during Thursday's 5-1 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Garcia was one of Rayo's few positives on the offensive end, always trying to generate something from the left flank and leading all players in crosses, but his teammates couldn't capitalize on these plays. With six goals and three assists over 34 league appearances this season, Garcia will try to remain productive during Sunday's visit to Mallorca.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Barca Garcia scored one goal from one shot and created two chances from two crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Garcia scored the game's only goal to hand the Catalan side a second consecutive home loss. With four chances created in his last three starts on 15 crosses, Garcia doesn't have amazing value but can still take pride in securing a historic win for his club. Up next is a visit from Real Sociedad, which are tied for the third-fewest goals conceded in La Liga.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Valencia Garcia is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Valencia.

Impact Garcia is good to go after supposedly leaving the prior contest with a muscular issue. He hasn't made the score-sheet as often in the second half of the season, but he's still racking up shots and crosses against most opponents and has five goals with three assists for the season.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists. leaves early Garcia provided one assist from one chance created and left after 73 minutes of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Granada due to a muscular injury, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Garcia did well against his former club by also making four interceptions, but his day was cut short as the hosts began their comeback. He still has plenty of time to recover before Monday's match against Valencia, and Pathe Ciss could take his place in the lineup if needed.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Garcia picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat against Cadiz, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. He has started 23 of Rayo's 26 La Liga matches this season, but Bebe or Randy Nteka could replace him on the left wing in this one.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in loss Garcia took four shots and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz. He also made two clearances, three interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Garcia was dangerous going forward on Sunday but none of his shots against Cadiz were on target. He has taken 27 shots (eight on target) across 11 appearances since his last La Liga goal in late November, and next weekend he will face the league's best defense in Sevilla.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides 12 crosses in loss Garcia created two chances from 12 crosses (three accurate) and put three shots off target during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Garcia has provided 12-or-more crosses in two of his last three starts but all have ended in defeat for his side. With the Copa del Rey taking a back seat for a couple of weeks, hopefully his high output turns into better production soon. Up next is a trip to Elche.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 15 crosses in loss Garcia created three chances from 15 crosses (three accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Garcia has logged one assist from six chances created over his last two starts but only played the full 90 in one of those games. Even if Rayo aren't winning as consistently as they were earlier in the season, Garcia has contributed his part with five goals and two assists in 20 appearances. He'll now travel to Celta Vigo, which have conceded just 25 goals in 22 matches.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Garcia provided one assist from three chances created and put two shots off target during Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves. He also left after 43 minutes due to a hamstring...

Impact Garcia has been in strong form of late with six chances created from nine crosses in his last two starts but he'll now be out until early January 2022. Fortunately there are no matches left to play in December, so this shouldn't put Garcia out for more than a couple of games if he's prompt in his return. In his absence, Bebe or Randy Nteka could get starting chances.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses in win Garcia had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles (two won) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Garcia was very active from the left flank, racking up several crosses as he's used to do and even providing some defensive help with a season-high four tackles. The winger is one of Rayo's top scorers this season, with five goals over 16 appearances (15 starts) and will try to add to his tally during next Sunday's visit to Villarreal.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Mallorca Garcia scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created two chances and won three tackles during Monday's 3-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Garcia had another strong performance, doubling his side's lead in the 20th minute with a classy finish in front of the goalkeeper and also created a couple of opportunities for his teammates. The winger scored four goals over his last nine starts and will try to keep adding to his tally during Saturday's visit to Valencia.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Garcia took four shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Garcia grabbed his first assist of the season on Saturday with a cross to Radamel Falcao, making the final minutes of the game tense for his opponents Real Madrid. Garcia has had a productive start to the season, with four goals and six chances created in 13 appearances, and after the international break he will be ready to continue against Mallorca, which have conceded 19 times in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in win Garcia sent in five crosses, none accurate, during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Garcia had plenty of chances to get forward and send crosses in but failed to find any friendly heads. The midfielder could have had a couple assists with some more accurate final balls. Next up for Garcia is a Monday clash with Celta Vigo.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five wild crosses Garcia sent in five inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Osasuna.

Impact Garcia had plenty of chances down the left side of the pitch, but his crosses were wildly inaccurate and left plenty to be desired. The midfielder tends to have plenty of chances to create chances but is inconsistent at best. He takes on Elche after the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Garcia scored one goal from two shots, created one chance, sent in six crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (zero won), three interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 3-1 wi...

Impact Garcia scored the opener in the ninth minute to help them earn the home win. That was his second goal in the season, while he also led his side in crosses and interceptions during the match. The midfielder wiill now look to keep things rolling at Osasuna on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Garcia scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Bilbao.

Impact Garcia scored his second goal of the season in his fifth start, putting together yet another strong showing. The midfielder is off to a good start this year and has been consistently exceptional, he will look to continue that Sunday, at home against Cadiz.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Garcia scored one goal on four shots (one on goal) and logged eight crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Granada.

Impact Garcia faced much tougher challenges over the first two matches before completing a solid performance in this game. He'll get another favorable matchup after the international break at Levante, and that will be a good chance for Garcia to prove this goal wasn't an anomaly.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy vs. Sevilla Garcia made one tackle and three interceptions during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Garcia opened the season with a tough match away to Sevilla, and came away with a defensive performance. It wasn't a free-flowing positive one, but it showed some upside on both sides of the ball. Next up for Gardia is a Sunday trip away to Real Sociedad.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE