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Out against Espanyol Elustondo (ankle) is not in Real Sociedad's match day squad for Monday's clash against Espanyol.

Impact Elustondo is missing a second game Monday after suffering an ankle injury against Real Madrid at the end of January. With Andoni Gorosabel (ankle) also out and Alex Sola (undisclosed) only returning from injury, Ander Barrenetxea is getting another emergency start at right-back versus Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Real Madrid Elustondo was subbed out of Sunday's draw against Real Madrid in the 66th minute after suffering an ankle injury. He made two clearances and two interceptions in the match before b...

Impact Elustondo will be questionable for next weekend's clash with Real Valladolid due to this ankle injury he picked up on Sunday. With Andoni Gorosabel (ankle), and Alex Sola (undisclosed) also in doubt, B team player Jon Ander Olasagasti might be called in to replace him at right-back again if necessary against Valladolid, or another senior team member would have to play out of position.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Elustondo completed his one-match suspension during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Elustondo was suspended after getting a red card in Sunday's draw with Valencia to close out the first half of his season. He made 16 appearances and started 12 times between the league and UEL, keeping 10 clean sheets and scoring once.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Valencia Elustondo was sent off after 17 minutes of Sunday's match against Valencia following a VAR check.

Impact Elustondo was caught stepping directly on an opponent's ankle and it was hard not to end his match after reviewing the footage. While he's suspended for the 2022 finale against Sevilla on Wednesday, Andoni Gorosabel or Alex Sola could start at right-back.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in loss Elustondo played for 20 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Elustondo has started just once in the last four league matches while starting in all five Europa League contests. Pending on the time in the season, Elustondo could see a more reduced role to preserve him for where he's most needed.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes booking in win Elustondo conceded a yellow card and made two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Elustondo has kept just one clean sheet in seven league appearances so far (five starts), more recently conceding two yellow cards in his last three domestic games. Though his team continues to play exceptionally well as they've lost just twice all season, Elustondo doesn't offer a tremendous amount of production with just 12 tackles made in 10 league and UEL matches so far.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes nine clearances in loss Elustondo made nine clearances in last weekend's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Elustondo split time with Igor Zubeldia this season as Robin Le Normand's partner in central defense, tallying four goals, an assist and 12 clean sheets in 30 La Liga appearances (22 starts). The 28-year-old seemed to be the preferred choice during the first half of the campaign, but then he started just four league games since the start of March.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in draw Elustondo had one off-target shot, made one tackle, five clearances and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Sevilla.

Impact Elustondo had a strong performance here, keeping opposing attackers at bay and showing his usual safety whenever called into action. The centre back is generally a decent source of peripheral fantasy numbers and that may continue to happen during Apr. 4 home clash against Espanyol.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All-around stat line during start Elustondo logged one goal and two won tackles across 90 minutes during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Osasuna.

Impact By logging its game-winning goal and helping maintain a clean sheet, Elustondo was the Real Sociedad team's most crucial player Sunday. Both may help him record more starts.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo's gives Real Sociedad 1-0 win over Osasuna ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sent off against Valencia Elustondo was shown a straight red card for violent conduct in the 76th minute of Sunday's draw against Valencia. He made five clearances and an interception in the match before go...

Impact Elustondo will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Espanyol, and possibly for longer if La Liga deems it fit. Igor Zubeldia could replace him in central defense for the game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad regains lead in Spain; Atlético held again

Real Sociedad has broken the four-way tie at the top of the Spanish league with a 2-0 win at Celta Vigo

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores with lone shot Elustondo scored a goal with his lone shot while making two interceptions and six clearances during Thursday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Elustondo found the back of the net in the 79th minute while helping Sociedad keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line. The goal was the third of the season for the defender, coming from his lone shot, while his two interceptions and six clearances were both the second highest amounts on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Barcelona held to draw again in Spanish league

Barcelona’s ongoing crisis has worsened as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Cádiz in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice in win Elustondo scored two goals from two shots and won two tackles during Thursday's 3-2 win over Granada.

Impact Elustondo took advantage of some lax defending to get high up the field and score more goals in one game than he had in each of the past two seasons. This isn't likely to be a routine event, though he has kept three clean sheets in his last four league matches. Up next is a visit from Elche, which have scored four goals in six matches.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road win Elustondo assisted one goal from his only chance created, made one tackle (won), one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 win at Cadiz.

Impact Elustondo assisted Mikel Oyarzabal's opener in the 71st minute to help them earn three points on the road. The centerback had a quiet outing other than that, as they weren't really pushed by Cadiz's offense. They will now face a tougher matchup against Sevilla on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances in win Elustondo made one tackle (won), four clearances, one interception and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Levante.

Impact Elustondo had a superb performance at the heart of the defense, always clearing the danger when called into action and being a key factor for his side to shut the opposition down. Up next for the centre back is Sep. 12 visit to Cadiz.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad beats Elche 2-0 in Spanish league

Real Sociedad has strengthened its hold on a Europa League spot after beating 10-man Elche 2-0 in the Spanish league

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi pays tribute to Maradona with shirt of Argentina great

Lionel Messi has paid his own tribute to Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: AC Milan looks to extend unbeaten run

AC Milan is unbeaten since Italian soccer resumed in June and atop the Serie A standings through six rounds

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid back in front in Spain after 2-0 win over Mallorca

Real Madrid has defeated Mallorca 2-0 to keep its perfect record after the pandemic break and move back into the Spanish league lead

JUNE 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS