JAVI LOPEZ NEWS

Comes off bench in Europa League Lopez (hamstring) came off the bench and played 30 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Rennes on Wednesday in the UEFA Europa League.

Impact The left-back returned to the side after a brief two-game absence and could be ready to return to the starting lineup when Real Sociedad take on Valencia on Saturday in LaLiga. Lopez started in four of his previous five appearances before getting injured, so an immediate return to the starting XI isn't out of the question.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Named to squad list Lopez (hamstring) is on the squad list for Wednesday's match against Nice.

Impact Lopez could be making his return in Europa League action, as he has been named to the club's squad list for the match. This could be a nice addition back for the club, as he was a regular starter before his injury, starting in four of his five appearances. However, if he is selected Wednesday, he will probably only see a role on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Lopez (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Real Valladolid on Saturday.

Impact Lopez misses his second consecutive match as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Sergio Gomez takes Lopez's spot at left-back for Saturday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Javi Lopez was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute of Saturday's 2-0 loss against Real Madrid and is not on the team sheet for Tuesday's clash with Mallorca. He recorded tw...

Impact Lopez is set to miss Tuesday's match after leaving the weekend clash with Real Madrid. He's started four of the five games played for the side, with either Jon Aramburu or Aihen Munoz an option to start at left back for the team/

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in four crosses Lopez recorded one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez was decent despite the loss Wednesday, as he contributed on both sides of the ball with his one shot and four crosses in the attack to go along with four tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has started all three matches this season and looks to be a solid two-way contributor if he continues to produce in the attack.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Real Sociedad Lopez has completed a move from Alaves to Real Sociedad, his new club announced.

Impact Lopez will add some depth to Real Sociedad's defensive line, but it's unclear whether he'll secure a starting role right away given the depth the team has on the full-back roles. Lopez spent the 2023/24 season with Alaves, where he logged 25 starts and 32 appearances, notching three assists and 105 crosses.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Valencia Lopez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Lopez netted the sole goal in the 68th minute, aided by Carlos Vicente's assist. Alongside two successful dribbles, Lopez bolstered the defense with four clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. Despite three previous assists this season, this marked his first goal of the campaign.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in loss Garcia sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (one won), four clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Garcia made some nice interventions along the way but couldn't do anything to prevent Jon Pacheco from heading the ball home off a comer-kick cross just around the hour mark. With 17 crosses and 12 clearances over his last five starts, the left-back keeps proving he can be one of La Liga's top two-way performers at his position.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on bench Lopez (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Real Betis.

Impact Lopez was able to recover from a minor hamstring injury to be an option for the team, but will start off the bench for the first time since Dec 21. He had started the previous six games in a row, totaling 21 crosses (two accurate) and 14 clearances in that span.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Javi Lopez was forced off with a hamstring injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Lopez was not able to continue in the match after suffering a hamstring injury. He had started the last six matches in a row and 12 of the last 13 games, having been the number one option at left back for Alaves. If the defender does need to sit out, then Ruben Duarte could start at left back if needed

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in loss Lopez recorded two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Las Palmas.

Impact Lopez registered his fifth straight start on Saturday after only being a bench option for the first six games of the season, registering four crosses and two shots in the loss. The defender has registered two assists since taking over the starting role, with those coming in back-to-back games.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Javi Lopez assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win against Granada.

Impact Lopez notched his third assist of the season, and has now recorded one in back-to-back games. After coming off the bench against Atletico de Madrid, he's now been in the starting lineup for the past three contests. Additionally, the left-back delivered four crosses; however, none of them found the mark.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Lopez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Lopez capitalized on a first-minute counter-attack by logging the assist to a goal scored by teammate Samu. Though the Alaves team is not one bursting with many offensive options, Lopez has been promising recently, with two assists across his last four starts in La Liga action. Though there is a strong chance his positive momentum cools down from the international break, Lopez is at his most promising and one to consider after it ends.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts as sub Lopez (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lopez started just two of the six matches played, totaling an assist in that span. He is expected to remain a bench player for the time being.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured with Spain U21 side Lopez suffered an ankle injury with the Spanish U21 national team and was forced to sit out during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Villarreal, reports Tomy Gavalda of FutbolFantasy.

Impact Carballo has seen a few starts this season, making two appearing in the starting XI in six matches. He already as an assist on 20 crosses (five accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizer Thursday Javi Lopez assisted once to go with seven crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78...

Impact Lopez received his first start of the season Thursday and marked the occasion with his first goal contribution as his cross in the 73rd minute set up Samu's goal to tie the match at 1-1. He also set season highs in chances created and crosses before being subbed off in the 85th minute for Ruben Duarte.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team Lopez (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Lopez has been out the last month with a hamstring injury, but he's again an option for the final few matches. He has a few starts this season, but he's more of a backup and isn't expected to see much time the rest of the way.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Lopez strained his hamstring in training, Alaves announced on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez will likely miss Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid with this hamstring injury, but he hasn't featured in La Liga since January regardless.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in loss Lopez logged 42 minutes and created one chance during Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Lopez came in just after halftime when Ruben Duarte was taken out due to injury. With just three starts in six appearances this season, Lopez may get another chance if Duarte remains out in the next match against Barcelona.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Lopez created two chances from six crosses (one accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Friday's 2-1 loss to Granada.

Impact Lopez started for the first time in over three months after first taking an injury and then riding the bench before getting his chance. With Ruben Duarte now past his suspension for yellow card accumulation, Lopez may get shuttled back to the bench for Saturday's match against Getafe.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes knock in training Lopez suffered an injury to his right hamstring, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Lopez went the full 90 in the Aug. 27 loss to Valencia, so this likely takes away a starting option at left-back. With Ruben Duarte past his suspension, Lopez would have likely moved back to the bench anyway.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rare start Lopez started and played 90 minutes during Friday's 3-0 defeat to Valencia.

Impact Lopez made his first start of the campaign matching his tally from each of the last three seasons. The defender is unlikely to maintain this spot in the starting XI, though he had plenty of touches. He faces a trip away to Villarreal after the international break.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Lopez appeared in Friday's friendly against Al Nasr.

Impact Lopez had missed the last month of last season with a hamstring injury but looks set to be ready for the coming campaign. He made one start from nine appearances in the 2020/21 season.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE