ILLARRAMENDI NEWS

Makes three interceptions Illarramendi registered three interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Illarramendi has started six matches in nine appearances since signing from Real Sociedad in August. In the last seven games, the midfielder has logged in 14 tackles (eight won) and 12 interceptions.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What FC Dallas can expect from Spaniard, Champions League winner Asier Illarramendi “I’m not afraid of challenges, I embrace them,” said the recent FC Dallas signing who could see his first MLS minutes Saturday against Austi...

AUGUST 25, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Signs with FC Dallas Illarramendi signed a deal with FC Dallas until the end of the 2024 MLS season on Thursday, the club announced.

Impact Illarramendi had offers from the Saudi Pro League, but he wanted to join an MLS franchise and has now achieved his goal. He should bolster Dallas in midfield and comes with tons of European experience following eight years with Real Sociedad, meaning it wouldn't be shocking if he becomes an everyday starter right away.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Illarramendi will be in contention versus Atletico Madrid on Sunday following his one-match suspension.

Impact Illarramendi had started in just two of the club's last nine contests prior to being banned for accumulation. As such, the midfielder is far from a lock for the starting XI and may have to settle for a spot on the bench. Even when he does feature, Illarramendi doesn't offer much in the way of offensive upside considering he has just one shot on target in his last seven outings.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible Tuesday Illarramendi picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will not be available versus Almeria on Tuesday.

Impact Illarramendi was making just his second appearance in the starting XI since the start of April when he was booked versus Barcelona. Given his infrequent starts, the midfielder's absence may not significantly impact the starting XI heading into Tuesday's tilt.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lesson learned for Ancelotti as Real Madrid beats Barcelona

Real Madrid has won the first “clásico” of the season to take the lead of the Spanish league and give Barcelona another painful blow four days after the Catalan club’s hopes of adv...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Illarramendi scored one goal from one shot and conceded a yellow card during the first half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Illarramendi opened the scoring with a fine strike from the edge of the box on a rainy day, keeping things interesting during a feisty encounter. Though he's club captain, don't expect Illarramendi to play with too much frequency given his rising age and recent injury history.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Atletico Illarramendi made an interception and created three chances in last weekend's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Illarramendi missed two-thirds of the season with a thigh injury, but he returned in February and made eight appearances in La Liga (six starts). The 32-year-old hasn't been a regular feature in Sociedad's midfield since 2018/19 now, but maybe he can still play a bigger role in the squad next season if he's fit again.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss Illarramendi made six clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Illarramendi has started in two of the last three matches and may be finally fit after barely playing over the past few seasons due to a variety of injury issues. It will be interesting to see if he gets another start in the derby against Deportivo Alaves, which have conceded the third-most goals in La Liga.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Illarramendi made two clearances and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Osasuna. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Illarramendi made his first La Liga start of the season Sunday after missing much of the first half of the campaign with a thigh injury. He is still behind Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi in the depth chart at central midfield, and possibly behind Ander Guevara and Jon Guridi as well, but the 31-year-old can still be a valuable and experienced member of this Sociedad squad for the remainder of the year.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Betis Illarramendi (thigh) is in Real Sociedad's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Illarramendi hasn't played yet this season while dealing with a thigh strain, but he's on the bench Sunday and he could make his first appearance of the campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still shelved Thursday Illarramendi (thigh) will be unavailable versus Celta Vigo on Thursday.

Impact Illarramendi has yet to get onto the pitch for Real Sociedad this season due to his lingering thigh problem. The midfielder started all seven of his appearances for the club last year, so he should at least be in contention once given the all-clear though he is far from a lock for the starting XI.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Illarramendi (thigh) will be out for Saturday's clash with Mallorca, after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Illarramendi will miss Saturday's clash after missing out on the preliminary squad. The midfielder has lost a better part of three season with various injuries and has fallen out of the starting XI.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh strain Illarramendi is dealing with a right thigh strain, his club announced Friday.

Impact Illarramendi is likely to miss the rest of August with one of many injuries to plague him since 2019. In this situation, his club still have plenty of talented midfield options so it's easier to wait out his return.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off early Illarramendi was replaced by Martin Zubimendi due to an undisclosed injury in the 11th minute of Sunday's match against Real Valladolid.

Impact Illarramendi returned to the starting lineup for the first time in two months but didn't take long to pick up a new injury. He's had a rough year with only seven appearances made in La Liga and he'll hope to return in better shape by next season, if he's out for the season finale against Osasuna.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Betis rallies past Sociedad to reach Copa quarterfinals

Real Betis has rallied to beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in extra time and reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals for the second time in three seasons

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griezmann leads Atletico to first win in three vs. Sociedad

Atletico won for the first time in three La Liga matches against Sociedad.

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Real Madrid's Illarramendi completes return to Real Sociedad

Asier Illarramendi has completed his return to Real Sociedad from Real Madrid.

AUGUST 26, 2015

Manchester United eye world record deal for Barca's Neymar

Manchester United are set to make a world record move for Neymar.

AUGUST 25, 2015

United boss banks on 72-hour window to snatch Madrid star Bale

Louis van Gaal is banking on a 72-hour window of opportunity to sign Gareth Bale.

AUGUST 23, 2015

Real Madrid complete deal for Inter midfielder Mateo Kovacic

Real acquire the talented midfielder with La Liga to start this weekend.

AUGUST 18, 2015

Paper Chase: Real set to pay De Gea to see out United contract

Keeper David de Gea will be offered a £12m signing fee by Real Madrid next summer if he sits out the final year of his Manchester United con...

AUGUST 17, 2015

Report: Real Madrid close in on the signing of Kovacic from Inter

Real Madrid is closing in on the signing of Inter central midfielder Mateo Kovacic for a fee in the region of 35 million euros ($39M).

AUGUST 16, 2015

United boss Van Gaal set to turn to Real Madrid defender Pepe

Louis vanGaalcould turn to a deal for Real Madrid and Portugal defender Pepe instead of John Stones.

AUGUST 4, 2015