DIEGO LOPEZ NEWS

Misses loss, returns to training Lopez missed Monday's 2-1 loss to Elche but returned to training Wednesday, according to La Grada.

Impact Lopez's absence left Joan Garcia in goal, but this change isn't likely to last long with plenty of time until the next match against Cadiz. With one less game played than his counterparts, Lopez ranks third in La Liga in total saves.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Lopez conceded one goal and made no saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Lopez caught Los Che on the right day as he didn't have to make a save for the second time in four matches. While Lopez has been one of the league's top goalkeepers and still leads in saves made, he's conceded eight goals in his last four matches and will need to get back on track. Up next is a visit from Elche.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals against Celta Lopez made two saves but conceded three goals in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Lopez was beaten by strikes from Santi Mina, Iago Aspas and Denis Suarez on Friday, meaning he has conceded three goals in back-to-back La Liga games. He has one game left in the calendar year on Dec. 31 against Valencia, which have scored 23 times in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in win Lopez made two saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 4-3 win over Levante.

Impact Lopez wasn't helped for his defensive line here as all three goals scored by the opposition came off unmarked, close-range strikes. The goalkeeper had three goals allowed for the first time this season and he'll try to bounce back during Friday's visit to Celta Vigo.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Lopez made zero saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Lopez was looking for his third clean sheet in four matches and didn't have much work coming his way during the first half. But the goalkeeper couldn't do much when Leandro Cabrera sent the ball into his own net when try to cut a pass from the left flank. To make things worse, Lopez didn't make a single save after racking up five in each of his previous six starts. Up next for him is Saturday's home match against Levante.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Lopez kept a clean sheet with five saves made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Lopez only had three matches to play in November but finishes out an exceptional month with two clean sheets and one goal conceded in three matches. This good form will be put to the test against Rayo Vallecano, which are tied for the fifth-most goals scored in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in defeat Lopez made five saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Lopez made five saves in what was an excellent showing, though his team struggled in front of him. It's bad-to-worse for the keeper as he now heads towards a clash Sunday, with an in-form Sociedad side.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Granada Lopez kept a clean sheet with five saves made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Granada.

Impact One of the oldest players around, Lopez has played exceptionally well this season with a league-leading 49 saves made and joint-third five clean sheets kept in 13 starts. Following the international break, he'll remain busy against two tough opponents in Barcelona and Real Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Lopez conceded one goal and made five saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Lopez has made 10 saves but also conceded three goals over his last two starts, which have both ended in draws. In better news, he's now undefeated in four straight starts and only conceded more than one goal on one occasion. This could make him a favorable target in Sunday's trip to Getafe, which have scored the fewest goals in La Liga.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves against Elche Lopez made five saves and conceded two goals in a 2-2 stalemate against Elche on Saturday.

Impact Lopez had a decent day for the visitors. The 39-year-old conceded two goals but made five crucial saves as well. It was the second occasion in the last four league matches where Lopez conceded two or more goals.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in win Lopez made three saves during Monday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Lopez made three saves and earned his fourth clean sheet of the season, and his second in the last four games. Lopez will hope for another clean sheet Saturday, against Elche.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in shock win Lopez made three saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Lopez led the way for Sunday's upset, shutting down the vicious Madrid attack. The keeper has been excellent all season and will be a top option once again after the international break.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in loss Lopez made four saves and two clearances during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Lopez continues his run as a solid, but risky, fantasy option. In a team where he is consistently facing an incredible volume of shots Lopez has the potential for some very strong fantasy performances. In the same vein he has the potential to get blown away, but until that happens he remains a strong option - that blow up maybe coming Sunday, at home against Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Lopez made two saves and one clearance and picked up a yellow card during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Lopez kept his third clean sheet in six starts in the season to help his side earn three points at home. The goalkeeper also made 19 saves over that span. He will now look to keep the momentum at Sevilla on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Lopez allowed two goals while making a save during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Lopez allowed two goals in the second half but blanked Betis in the second 45 as Espanyol came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed five goals in five league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 16.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two in loss Lopez conceded two goals and made one save during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lopez was picked apart by some well-worked efforts and went a fourth straight match without recording a victory. That won't be much easier to overcome against Betis, which feature a dangerous duo of Sergio Canales and Nabil Fekir.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Mallorca Lopez made five saves but conceded a goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca.

Impact Lopez was beaten by a Dani Rodriguez strike on Friday, but otherwise did well as his side suffered its first loss of the season. It not only was the first goal conceded by Espanyol this year, but it was the first goal scored by either team in their three matches so far. After the international break Lopez will face defending champions Atletico, which have scored three goals in two matches thus far.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Lopez made two saves and two clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Villarreal.

Impact Lopez again kept the clean sheet, but they logged the second straight scoreless draw to begin the season. The goalkeeper will now look to keep things rolling when they visit Mallorca on Friday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli reportedly fired by Brescia -- his hometown club

Balotelli reportedly fired by Brescia -- his hometown club

JUNE 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

‘The team followed one path, Mario another’ – Brescia coach hits out at Balotelli | Goal.com Brescia head coach Diego Lopez has hit out at Mario Balotelli for failing to report to training following the coronavirus crisis.

JUNE 6, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Brescia fires Eugenio Corini for a 2nd time this season; Diego Lopez hired - TSN.ca Relegation-threatened Brescia fired coach Eugenio Corini for a second time this season and hired Diego Lopez as his replacement on Wednesday...

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 • TSN.CA

Cagliari rehires Lopez as coach to replace Rastelli

CAGLIARI, Italy (AP) Cagliari has rehired Diego Lopez as coach, a day after firing Massimo Rastelli.

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Lorenzo Insigne nets brace as Napoli thrash AC Milan

Insigne's brace helped Napoli end Milan's perfect home record this season in style.

OCTOBER 4, 2015

AC Milan sneak past Palermo; Empoli beat 10-man Udinese

Carlos Bacca's brace helped AC Milan get only its second with of the Serie A season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015