ADRI EMBARBA NEWS

Dangerous crossing threat Embarba had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Embarba was a constant threat in the final meters for Rayo, and although most of his crosses didn't find a teammate, his sole presence complicated Valladolid's defensive line. Embarba is averaging 6.22 crosses per game on the season and has sent six or more in four of his last six appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leads match in crosses Embarba generated three shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Embara saw another match with a high volume of crosses Sunday, registering six, having yet to see less than five in a match in six appearances this campaign. He has now started in the past three games and looks to be a regular starter after starting in five of his six appearances, having one assist during that span.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Espanyol Embarba assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Espanyol.

Impact Embarba assisted Alvaro Garcia for the opening goal in the fourth minute. Embarba led the game with the most crosses, created four chances, completed a dribble, and contributed defensively with a tackle and an interception. This marked his first goal contribution of the season, having featured in all four games so far.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Embarba had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Embarba led Rayo Vallecano in crosses (six attempted, one accurate) and corners (two) Saturday as they drew 0 - 0 with Getafe. He also contributed an interception to the clean sheet effort. After netting three goals and supplying two assists over 36 appearances (29 starts) for Almeria during the previous campaign, Embarba has yet to register a chance created or shot on target through two La Liga matches.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in La Liga Embarba has agreed to a a loan move to Rayo Vallecano from Almeria for the 2024/25 season.

Impact With Embarba having a solid year with Almeria, he is set to continue his journey in La Liga following the team's relegation. He started 29 times in 36 appearances, scoring three goals with two assists while totaling 171 crosses (40 won), which averaged to about 4.75 per game. With Rayo, the midfielder is set to compete for a starting role after having been a regular start in Spain for the last three campaigns.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in 6-1 win over Cadiz Embarba created an assist, fired four shots (one on goal), one cross (not accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 6-1 victory versus Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Embarba played his part in Almeria's emphatic victory Saturday over Cadiz. He was the key playmaker down their attacking left flank making three key passes and a blocked shot along with the other contributions to his team's offensive plays. He created the assist for his team's first goal scored by Gonzalo Merero. The regular starter posted two assists and three goals this season, but it has been four matches since his last assist and seven since he last found the net.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots in loss Embarba had three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 2-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Embarba continued his offensive focus with at least three shots for a third time in the last four games, but this marked the the second time in that span where he did not land a shot on target. On the other hand, he accounted for at least one chance created for a seventh consecutive outing and is up to 16 chances created over that stretch.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Active from flank Embarba had four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Betis.

Impact For the second time in three games, Embarba attempted more than three shots and logged multiple accurate crosses. In the three-game span, he recorded 11 shots (five on goal) and 23 crosses (eight accurate).

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Active from flank Embarba had four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Betis.

Impact For the second time in three games, Embarba attempted more than three shots and logged multiple accurate crosses. In the three-game span, he recorded 11 shots (five on goal) and 23 crosses (eight accurate).

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Embarba assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Embarba notched his first assist of the season in the 30th minute of the match as he helped open up the scoring. He's been very active recently, creating 11 chances over the past three games.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Magnificent in attack Embarba generated five shots (four on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th...

Impact Embarba was all over the field Saturday despite his team's disappointing result, as he notched four chances created, five shots and 12 crosses, all of which being season-highs for a match. He has now started in 31 of his 25 appearances this campaign, registering three goals on 51 shots to go along with 43 chances created and 155 crosses.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses Embarba registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Embarba was active in the wide areas Sunday as Almeria fell 1-2 to Villarreal. Embarba whipped in a team-high seven crosses clinically, as five found a teammate. Over this last five appearances (four starts), Embarba has scored three goals, attempted 22 crosses (eight accurate) and created eight chances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Huge production versus Sociedad Embarba scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Embarba scored with both of the shots he took in this one as he recorded his first outing with multiple goal involvements during this campaign. He has played four 90s over Almeria's last seven contests and is in a rich vein of form with three goals over his previous four appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of season Embarba scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Embarba got to work early, landing his first shot on target in just the third minute of play. He kept up with the attack and finally broke through for his first goal in 26 appearances on the season, as he fired a shot from the left side of the box to find the back of the net in the 38th minute of play. His four shots in the match stand as a new season high, while this also marked his 11th game this season with at least two chances created.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Registers two shots Embarba attempted two shots (one off target) and three crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Embarba was denied both a goal and assist by two offside decisions and was unlucky to come away without an attacking return. He was effective out of possession with two out of three tackles won. The winger has been an inconsistent starter this term and is still looking for his first goal.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Energetic performance Embarba generated three shots (three on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Embarba was the catalyst for the Almeria attack Friday, though he could not produce a breakthrough. In his last five matches, Embarba has been active but not clinical. He's helped to pour in 19 crosses, but only two were accurate. He has yet to record a goal or assist.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in Sunday's draw Embarba had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Girona.

Impact Embarba had a productive match Sunday as he recorded six crosses for the eighth time this season and created three chances for the fifth time the season. He still has not recorded a goal contribution this season, but his consistent production of crosses and chances created shows that one may not be far away.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Active display versus Mallorca Embarba had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in seven crosses (one accurate) and suffered three fouls during Sunday's scoreless draw against Mallorca.

Impact Embarba couldn't put to an end his drought of both goals and assists for this season but once again it wasn't for lack of trying as the winger was one of the few productive players for his team on the attacking end. With eight shots, five chances created and 29 crosses over his last five starts, Embarba shouldn't take that much to open his scoring account, but Wednesday's visit to Barcelona doesn't look like a good occasion for betting on him.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches 10 crosses Embarba generated 10 crosses (zero accurate) and 11 corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Embarba logged in a season high of crosses to bring his average per match to 5.7. With 86 on the season, the midfielder has the fifth most in the league while also managing 13 starts in 15 appearances thus far.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Atletico Madrid Embarba (ankle) is in the initial XI to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Embarba was spared during a midweek cup contest but won't miss time in La Liga. He has tallied 11 shots (four on target), one key pass, and 23 crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for cup match Embarba (ankle) is not on the team sheet for Wednesday's Copa de Rey match against Barbastro.

Impact Embarba was left out of Wednesday's cup match with a minor ankle injury. Though it does not seem serious, the midfielder is still set to be questionable for return on Sunday against Atletico Madrid. If he does have to sit out, then Largie Ramazani could move into the midfield, with Leo Baptistao an option to start at forward.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in five crosses Embarba generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Embarba was active from the wings and on set-piece duty with four corners and five crosses (one accurate) against Sociedad. He is yet to record a goal or assist this year but has had at least one shot in each of his last nine outings.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acitve off bench against Alaves Embarba had three shots (one on target), sent in four inaccurate crosses and made four tackles, one clearance and one interception after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 lo...

Impact Embarba was brought as part of a double halftime substitution and still had one of his side's best stat lines, being dangerous as usual up front but also providing defensive help several times. This was just Embarba's second appearance off the bench (against nine starts) so the winger will hope this performance was enough for him to return to the lineup for Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers seven crosses in defeat Embarba had three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Embarba led his team with seven crosses in the contest, and has now delivered 13 crosses over the past two games. Additionally, the midfielder took three shots for the second consecutive game, but has been unable to find the back of the net this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent set-piece output in draw Embarba had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia. He was injured and subbed out in the 46th minute.

Impact Embarba played in a season-low four crosses but was accurate with three of them, giving him a fourth game out of six with at least three chances created. He was subbed off at the half due to injury but has been dependable when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE