JORDI ALBA NEWS

Barca advances in Europa League, Rangers knock out Dortmund

Barcelona found its scoring touch again to reach the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win over Napoli on Thursday, while Rangers knocked out Borussia Dortmund in Glasgow

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist in win Alba provided an assist, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (one won) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 4-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Alba had a brilliant first half on the offensive end, assisting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the opening goal of the match with an amazing long pass and also being involved in the play that doubled his side's lead. The bad news for the left back is that he was shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for next Sunday's clash against Athletic Bilbao. Alba doesn't have a clear replacement at his position and we could very well see Sergino Dest being deployed at the left side, with Dani Alves returning to the right side of the defense after serving his red-card ban.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona scores late, stays unbeaten against rival Espanyol

Espanyol came within a minute of ending its 13-year winless run against Barcelona in the Spanish league after conceding in the sixth minute of stoppage time in a 2-2 draw at home

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in dramatic draw Alba provided one assist on four chances created, sending in nine crosses (four accurate), during Sunday's two-all draw with Espanyol.

Impact Alba provided one assist, setting Pedri up for the opening goal inside the opening two minutes. The defender is a solid defensive option and has some of the most impressive value of any full-back. Alba will be a top play next time out, away to Valencia on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Atletico Alba scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances, sent in four inaccurate crosses and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Alba his first league goal of the season, drawing things level for Barca in the 10th minute with a spectacular volley that went into the far post. The left back is enjoying another productive season on the offensive end, with two goals and five assists over 21 starts in all competitions. He'll try to keep it up during next Sunday's derby against Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Barcelona ends winless run against Atlético Madrid

Barcelona has beaten Atlético Madrid 4-2 in the Spanish league despite playing more than 20 minutes with 10 men after Dani Alves' straight red card

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona wins late to end poor run, Madrid held by Elche

Barcelona finally got things going its way by scoring late in a 1-0 victory against relegation-threatened Alavés in the Spanish league

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid beats Barcelona for 100th time, reaches Cup final

Federico Valverde has scored in extra time as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Umtiti takes salary cut, allows Barcelona to register Torres

Barcelona says it will register new signing Ferran Torres after defender Samuel Umtiti agreed to take a salary cut

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets: Barcelona reject 'erroneous' salary claims about trio Catalan TV presenter Lluis Canut said Gerard Pique was Barcas top earner but the defender hit out at the claim on social media and responded...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • SKY.COM

Barcelona, Bayern hamstrung by more virus cases

Pedri González and Ferran Torres have joined Barcelona’s list of players with COVID-19

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona's COVID-19 outbreak swells, Leicester-Norwich off

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Barcelona squad has swelled to 10 and it potentially jeopardizes the team’s return to league play after Spain’s winter break...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

COVID outbreaks at Madrid, Barca; Arsenal's Arteta positive

Eleven players across the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads are isolating after contracting the coronavirus ahead of the resumption of the Spanish league this weekend

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in draw Alba took three shots (one on target) and created two chances in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. He also won two of two tackles and made an interception in the match.

Impact Alba played well on both sides of the ball against Sevilla, and of course he drew the foul that got Jules Kounde sent off on Tuesday. He will return after the winter break to face 14th-placed Mallorca on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Sevilla held 1-1 by Barcelona, Kounde sent off

Sevilla has drawn 1-1 at home with Barcelona in a match the hosts finished with 10 men after defender Jules Kounde was sent off with a direct red card for throwing the ball into an...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against Elche Alba (hamstring) is available and in the squad list for Saturday's match against Elche.

Impact Alba has only been out 10 or so days, so this return is a bit surprising. He's dealt with a couple more injuries the past season and rushing back from a hamstring injury may not be the best idea before the winter break.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury confirmed Alba suffered a right hamstring injury during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich, his club confirmed Thursday.

Impact It's safe to expect that Alba will be out until 2022, though there may be a chance he returns in two weeks against Sevilla after suffering an early injury in a decisively bad game. Oscar Mingueza replaced Alba in Wednesday's loss and didn't look too convincing, so Nico Gonzalez can be seen as a natural alternate for Sunday's trip to Osasuna and beyond.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich

Barcelona will not play in the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich ensured the Catalan club was eliminated from...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured against Bayern Alba was subbed out of Wednesday's Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich in the 31st minute after suffering an apparent hamstring injury. He took a shot on target and made...

Impact Mingueza replaced Alba at left back on Wednesday, but the severity of his injury is unknown as of yet.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Alba took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Real Betis. He also made two clearances and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Alba was solid going forward from left back on Saturday, but his team lost its first game under new manager Xavi against Betis. On Wednesday is a key Champions League clash against Bayern, where Barcelona will want to win in order to ensure advancement to the knockout rounds.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in starting XI Alba (quad) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Betis.

Impact Alba picked up a calf issue last match, but it looks like it was a minor one and he's again in the starting XI Saturday. He's been fairly fit this season, starting every match since early October, and he'll hope to keep that streak until the winter break.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor quad injury Alba's injury is expected to be a short term one, and he should be available for next weekend's clash against Real Betis, according to Javi Miguel of Diario AS.

Impact Alba was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Villarreal in the 71st minute with a quad injury, but he is expected to make a full recovery in the next 48 hours.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Alba was brought off with a knock 71 minutes into Saturday's 3-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Alba was in discomfort when coming off the pitch at 71 minutes, though it wasn't clear what was causing the pain. The full-back is one to watch in training ahead of a clash with Betis next time out.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Alba kept a clean sheet and put one shot on target during Tuesday's scoreless draw with Benfica.

Impact Alba has recorded 10 crosses and two clean sheets over his last two starts and is tied for fifth in total crosses in the UCL following Tuesday's game. He'll next face Villarreal, which have conceded the sixth-fewest crosses to defenders in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Alba sent in six crosses (none accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Alba was forward constantly from left-back, but in the end failed to get anything dangerous going. The left-back has plenty of fantasy upside with his aggressive style, but his lack of finishing touch has left him as a mediocre option. He will likely be in the starting XI on Tuesday, against Benfica.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE