JORDI ALBA NEWS

Chelsea's Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente's first squad

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has recalled Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga along with several veteran players for his first squad since replacing Luis Enrique ahead of Eur...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal, assist against Sevilla Alba scored a goal and recorded an assist in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Sevilla. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match, and he created three chance...

Impact Alba made his first La Liga start of 2023 against Sevilla, and he was excellent as Barcelona pulled ahead in the second half of Sunday's match as he scored the opening goal and later set up another one for Raphinha. With one goal and four assists now on the season, he's averaging .39 goal involvements per 90 minutes from left-back despite slipping behind Alex Balde as the preferred option in the position recently.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona exploits Madrid's stumble to open 8-point lead

Barcelona has taken advantage of Real Madrid’s earlier stumble to kick off the second half of the season with another win and enjoy its biggest lead yet at the top of the Spanish l...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedri leads win at Girona in 100th game for Barcelona

Pedri has scored to help Barcelona eke out a win 1-0 at Girona and increase its Spanish league lead

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist against Girona Alba subbed into Saturday's match against Girona at halftime, taking a shot and recording an assist in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Alba set up Pedri's game winner on Saturday, the second consecutive La Liga game in which he's been a halftime substitute after returning from a red card suspension.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for return Alba is available for selection once more after serving a one-match suspension.

Impact Alba served a one-match ban against Atletico Madrid and is now available once more. The full-back has taken the starting role at left-back over before the World Cup break and should be set for a major role once more.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona held 1-1 at home by Espanyol after World Cup break

Barcelona has stumbled in its first game since a seven-week World Cup break after being held 1-1 by Espanyol at Camp Nou in a derby that finished with both teams having a player se...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off in second half Alba was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Alba was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 77th minute forcing Barcelona to end the match with ten men. The fullback will miss Barcelona's next match against Atletico Madrid through suspension.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Spain squad and its 'tiki-taka' stumble at World Cup

For the third time since winning the World Cup in 2010, Spain leaves the tournament without making it to the quarterfinals

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twilight for Busquets, last of Spain's champs at World Cup

Sergio Busquets reached soccer’s top step with Spain but now has been stung by La Roja’s third straight elimination from a major tournament on penalty kicks

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup redemption for Japan coach 29 years later in Qatar

The “Agony of Doha” came 29 years ago and Hajime Moriyasu experienced it first-hand as a midfielder on Japan’s national soccer team

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veterans keep important role in Spain's young World Cup team

Spain coach Luis Enrique went out to the field and began talking to some of his players after the final whistle of Spain’s 1-1 draw with Germany at the World Cup

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs another assist in win Alba logged one assist from two chances created and made five tackles (two won) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Germany.

Impact Alba now has two assists in two games and with another decent defensive display, is playing exceptionally well. While efficiency hasn't been as likely from the attackers, Alba remains key to Spain's play during major moments.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Alba provided one assist from one chance created during 64 minutes of Wednesday's 7-0 win over Costa Rica.

Impact Alba got the first crack at starting following Jose Gaya's unfortunate ankle injury, helping Marco Asensio to the second goal of an impending rout. He will have to keep up his good form to start over Alex Balde, who has also impressed in recent weeks and often starts over Alba at club level for Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Spain squad makes World Cup debut against Costa Rica

A new era is about to start for Spain at the World Cup as a generation of talented young players take center stage in its quest to win a second world title

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup 2022 Group E Team Guides: Spain

Spain aren't among the title favorites, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see them win it all.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Spain calls up Balde to replace injured Gayà for World Cup

Spain has called up Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde to replace injured left back José Gayà less than a week before the team’s opening World Cup match against Costa Rica

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski and Piqué sent off as Barça rallies past Osasuna

Robert Lewandowski saw his first red card in nearly a decade and Gerard Piqué was sent off from the bench in his last career match, but Raphinha scored late as Barcelona rallied to...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes nine crosses Alba launched nine crosses (four accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Alba had a season-high of crosses to help the team get the victory on Saturday. He has been sharing playing time with Alex Balde, but has now started in three matches in a row, which shows that the 33-year-old may remain as starting left-back. In that span he has totaled an assist, 16 crosses (six accurate) and three tackles (three won).

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Alba logged one assist from three chances created on four crosses (one accurate) during 57 minutes of Tuesday's 4-2 win over Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Alba has started three times in the last five matches and contributed two assists in that time. His chances of starting regularly should improve if he continues to play this well, though his defensive capabilities aren't going to be as desirable as he gets older.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona faces reality after 2nd straight CL flop

Barcelona’s Champions League campaign has again ended in the group stage but this year’s flop is proving much harder to deal with

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski scores twice, Barça rebounds from 'clásico' loss

Barcelona needed only seven minutes to get back on track in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up opening goal Alba had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing five times (three accurate) and creating four chances during Thursday's 3-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Alab set up Robert Lewandowski in the 31st minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first in seven league appearances for the full-back as he's struggled for playing time with just four starts on the campaign.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE