INAKI PENA NEWS

Concedes two goals to Atletico Pena had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pena was beaten by a well-placed attempt and a last-minute strike from inside the box during the second half of Saturday's defeat. With his team struggling in the defensive end, the goalkeeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of his last 11 games across all competitions. However, his next league fixture will be a favorable visit to Getafe, who scored only once over their previous four contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in loss Pena allowed a goal during the 1-0 loss to Leganes on Sunday.

Impact Pena was unable to keep the clean sheet Sunday, resulting in the loss. He's allowed a goal in the last five matches, letting in eight goals with just seven saves in that span. The keeper will head to Atletico Madrid for the next game on Saturday, who have scored 16 goals in the last five contests.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in win Pena recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Pena saw just two shots on target in Wednesday's win and let both of them in, a Serhou Guirassy penalty in the 60th minute and then an outside-the-box strike from Guirassy in the 78th minute. It marked his second time in his last two UCL starts that he conceded multiple goals. Next up in the Champions League he heads to Benfica on Jan. 19, a side which has scored 10 goals through six UCL matches this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two again Pena recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Betis.

Impact Pena conceded five goals across his last three appearances, which also featured fewer saves (four) than concessions for the goalkeeper. In overall Champions League action, he has fared much better, with two clean sheets across his last four UCL appearances. Ideally for Pena, he will look to continue his positive UCL form Wednesday at Borussia Dortmund.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No saves in thrashing win Pena had no saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Pena only let in a single goal as he had a quiet game in the net Tuesday. Since taking over the net for Marc ter Stegen, he's started 10 of the 11 league games played, allowing 12 goals while making 23 saves with three clean sheets. The keeper will travel to Betis on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comfortable clean sheet in UCL Pena made no saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Brest.

Impact Pena did not really break a sweat Tuesday, logging his second clean sheet of the 2024-25 Champions League without logging any saves. Before the Barcelona team visits Borussia Dortmund on Dec. 11, it must undergo a demanding domestic-league schedule with three games in eight days, the first scheduled for Saturday against Las Palmas.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two late goals in draw Pena made six saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Pena had a great performance throughout the contest and it looked like he would get his first clean sheet in four matches in all competitions. However, things changes when Barcelona had to play with one man down for the final stretch of the game and the goalkeeper ended up getting beaten twice in a two-minute span. With 11 saves but three goals allowed over his last two league outings, Pena will hope he gets better defending ahead of him during upcoming matches.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar performance not enough Pena had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Even though he conceded the goal that would be the winner for Real Sociedad, Pena put in a solid display between the posts for Barcelona on Sunday. He faced six shots on target and managed to save five of them, three of them coming from inside the box. He also was able to complete 59 of his 67 passes. Pena will hope to put in another solid shift when Barcelona take on Celta Vigo on the road on Saturday, November 23.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in win Pena recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 5-2 win versus Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Pena only faced two shots on target Wednesday, but both got past him in the blowout win. It was a fairly disappointing day for him individually, but he and his side were still able to grab the three points. Next up in the Champions League he faces Brest on Nov. 26, a side which has scored nine goals through four UCL matches this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't keep clean sheet Pena recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Espanyol.

Impact Pena didn't do much in the sequence that led to Javi Puado's goal, though there was little he could've done to prevent it since the striker was alone in front of goal with acres of space following a perfect cross from Carlos Romero. Pena has been reliable between the posts, though he's recorded just one clean sheet in his last four starts across all competitions.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in El Clasico Pena recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Pena did not allow a single goal during Saturday's El Clasico win. He's only allowed two goals in the last five games in all competitions, making nine goals with three clean sheets in that span. The keeper will face off with cross town rivals Espanyol on Sunday, who have scored four goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Pena recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 4-1 victory versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Pena faced just three shots and stopped two of them, it wasn't his best performance by any means, but he did enough to secure a huge win. Pena has done well since stepping in to the starting XI, and should remain a starter. That said if his form falls off, recently added goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny could compete for starts in some competitions.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Pena registered no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 5-1 win against Sevilla.

Impact Pena faced little pressure in the match as Barcelona controlled the game, but he was beaten in the 87th minute and didn't make a save in the contest. For now Pena has remained as Barcelona's primary goalkeeper with Ter Stegen sidelined and Wojciech Szczesny still unavailable. He is also confirmed to start their upcoming Champions League matchup against Bayern on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second clean sheet in three matches Pena registered two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Pena did not have much to do Sunday as Barcelona bossed 72 percent of the possession. He saved both shots he faced on target and made three clearances. He has been doing a decent job as starting keeper while usual number 1, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, recovers from tendon surgery. From three starts he has delivered two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Pena made one save and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 5-0 victory versus BSC Young Boys.

Impact Pena faced little pressure as he obtained his first clean sheet of the Champions League in his debut appearance. Pena will remain in goal until new signee Wojciech Szczesny is deemed fit to play. It is yet to be determined how much playing time each goalkeeper will see moving forward.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss Pena made one save and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Pena had his second start since Marc-Andre ter Stegen's season-ending injury and this time he just couldn't do anything against an inspired Osasuna attack that scored twice each half. Despite not being at fault for any of the goals, the goalkeeper will definitely hope to do better during upcoming games, starting with Tuesday's UCL clash against Young Boys.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Osasuna: La Liga Expect Barcelona’s Hansi Flick to rotate his players against Osasuna while keeping an eye on Inaki Pena’s performance.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Osasuna: La Liga Expect Barcelona’s Hansi Flick to rotate his players against Osasuna while keeping an eye on Inaki Pena’s performance.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

One save in clean sheet Pena kept a clean sheet while making a save during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Pena helped Barcelona claim all three points by shutting out Getafe on Wednesday. It was the first start of the year for Pena who will fill in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal unless Barcelona sign an alternative option.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't concede as substitute Pena recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 5-1 win against Villarreal.

Impact Pena responded to his call from the bench and did not concede in his 45 minutes. He will likely get a lot more game time as Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has already had surgery for his knee injury. Last season, he played ten games in La Liga and only managed two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once to Alaves Pena had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Pena showcased his goalkeeping skills with a crucial save from close range in the 35th minute and he also registered a clearance. Filling in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Pena has started all games in recent weeks, delivering a decent performance with 22 saves in 10 matches. However, he is anticipated to step aside from the starting lineup once Marc-Andre ter Stegen returns by the end of the month.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back versus Osasuna Pena had one save and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Pena recovered from his worst outing of the season last time out against Villarreal by cruising to his second clean sheet versus Osasuna and only needing one save to earn a shutout. He has one save in each of his last two games after making multiple stops in every prior appearance.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in loss Pena made one save and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-3 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Pena had his worst outing of the season as he allowed five goals while making only one save. The goalkeeper allowed three goals in the final 20 minutes of the match and has now gone seven games in a row without a clean sheet. Next, he'll face off against Osasuna, a team with 26 goals in 21 games.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in victory Pena recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Betis.

Impact Pena has now conceded 11 goals in 7 La Liga starts while deputizing for injured first-choice Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. He has kept just one clean sheet. With ter Stegen's return just weeks away, Pena has few opportunities left to impress. Pena will aim for improved results during Barcelona's next La Liga match versus a Villareal team that has scored 28 goals in 21 matches.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once Pena conceded one goal and made two saves in Thursday's 2-1 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Pena put in another steady performance in the absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back), making two routine saves. He has kept one clean sheet in six games since coming into the starting XI and will continue in goal against Betis on Sunday with ter Stegen not expected to return until at least the end of the month.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE