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Starting against Alaves Alena (undisclosed) is back in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Alaves.

Impact Alena is immediately back in the XI after missing the last two matches with an unknown issue. Despite playing in more of a midfield role, he's compiled 10 shots in his last three starts, including four shots in target in the win against Levante.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins training Getafe manager Quique Sanchez Flores said Thursday that Alena (undisclosed) returned to training with the team earlier this week.

Impact Alena has missed Getafe's last two games with an undisclosed injury, but he will hope to be fit enough to return for Saturday's clash against Alaves. Oscar could continue in his place for the game if Alena isn't quite ready to start.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in victory Alena had one goal on four shots (all on target), one cross, one block, was fouled twice and created two chances in the 3-0 victory over Levante on Friday.

Impact While already leading 2-0, Alena scored his goal in stoppage time with the assist from Borja Mayoral. Goals are not typical for the midfielder, buy he may be able to log an assist with his frequent crosses in the next match against Atletico Madrid.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Alena took three shots (two on goal) and logged three crosses (one accurate) during Monday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Alena has taken seven shots over his last three starts but put just two of them on target. With five fouls also conceded in Monday's match, Alena's offensive production isn't always backed up by clean play on the other end of the pitch. He'll next face Deportivo Alaves, which have conceded 21 goals in 15 matches this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active performance in draw Alena had four off-target shots and created three chances during Saturday's scoreless draw against Levante.

Impact Alena was one of the few Getafe players that brought some danger on the offensive end, creating a lot for his teammates and pacing his side in shots attempted, but the midfielder wasn't accurate enough to break the deadlock and score for the first time this season. Despite still being scoreless, Alena has seen his production trending up over his last two appearances and will try to keep this momentum going during Oct. 25 home match against Celta Vigo.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Alena provided one assist from two chances created and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Alena was one of the better all-around players for either team as he also won three tackles, but has already picked up four yellow cards and one red card this season. As one of the main creative influences for his team, curbing his disciplinary issues would certainly boost his value. Up next should be a better matchup against Levante, which are tied for the most goals conceded in La Liga.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Atletico Alena received a red card in the 74th minute of Tuesday's defeat against Atletico Madrid, following a foul on Matheus Cunha for his second booking of the game. He created a chance...

Impact Alena will be suspended for Sunday's clash against Betis. Mauro Arambarri (hamstring) might be able to return to central midfield in his place if fit enough.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs rare assist during start Alena recorded one assist with his lone chance created during a 2-1 loss Sunday at Barcelona.

Impact Alena logged his first Getafe assist since Jan. 25. Despite not being consistently reliable assists-wise, he recorded value during starts across each of its last three games.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busier in loss Alena put one shot off target and logged four crosses (two accurate) during Monday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Alena went much deeper into this match and ended with a better stat line as his reward. The impending departure of Marc Cucurella will only give Alena more attacking work to do, so keep an eye out for if he can up his crossing numbers even more. Up next is a trip to former club Barcelona.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half in loss Alena provided two inaccurate crosses during the first half of Friday's 1-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Alena didn't look to bright in his first start since making the permanent move to Getafe, though the lineup wasn't fully built to the best of the creative strengths available. As a result, new management and new players will mean Alena needs a little longer before serious judgment can be made on his value. Tough matches against Sevilla and Barcelona don't offer a simple task over Alena's next two games.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Getafe switch official Alena permanently joined Getafe on a five-year contract in July after transferring from Barcelona.

Impact Alena finally found his landing spot after struggling to break into Barcelona's first team or in a different loan stint at Real Betis. With two goals and two assists from 30 shots taken 60 crosses provided, Alena will now have a full season to prove what he can bring to a mostly defensive team. Along with Vitolo, Alena's importance may rise further if Marc Cucurella leaves before the next season begins.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Alena created two chances from five crosses (one accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's scoreless draw with Granada.

Impact Alena made an impact during his loan at Getafe with two goals and two assists in 22 appearances (15 starts). His strike against Levante in the penultimate game of the season was probably the most important in helping them avoid relegation, so that will be a decent memory to take from playing with an extremely defensive team. He'll likely return to parent club Barcelona over the summer while deciding his next move.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores his fifth career goal in win Alena scored once, took one shot (one on target), created one chance, sent four crosses (none accurate) and made two tackles (two won) in the 2-1 win against Levante on Sunday.

Impact Alena was average outside of his goal in the big win against Levante. The midfielder continued to attack the flank and he had the majority share of set-pieces as well. The most surprising part of his performance was the goal he scored marked just his fifth in his career. Alena has been playing since 2016 and he has now five goals and two assists in the five years of play. This emphasizes the lack of upside he truly has.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight croses in loss Alena had three shots (one on target), created three chances, sent in eight crosses (one accurate) and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Alena was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench during the previous three matches. And, despite not being able to help his side to earn points here, the midfielder made most of the opportunity, filling the stat sheet and being one of Getafe's few bright spots on the offensive end. He'll hope this performance helps him to remain in the lineup for Sunday's home match against Levante.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getafe president confirms interest in Barcelona's Alena Getafe president Angel Torres has confirmed the club's interest in Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena and Real Madrid winger Takefusa Kubo.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • GOAL.COM

'I'd stay at Barcelona for life if it was up to me!' - Alena eager to remain at Camp Nou Carles Alena has expressed his desire to remain at Camp Nou amid links with Real Betis, and says he would stay at Barcelona for life if it w...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Carles Alena is in Barcelona’s plans for next season - report The midfielder is currently on loan at Real Betis

MARCH 22, 2020 • BARCABLAUGRANES.COM

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