JORDI ALBA NEWS

Bayern beats Barcelona 3-0 for 1st loss of post-Messi era

Thomas Müller scored a goal and Robert Lewandowski added two more to help Bayern Munich deal Barcelona its first loss of the post-Lionel Messi era in a 3-0 victory at Camp Nou in t...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In starting XI Tuesday Alba (muscular) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Alba is back from an issue that was ailing him over the break and he's expected to go a full 90 Tuesday. While he played as a left-back in the first three league matches, it looks like he's more on the wing with Barca employing a three-man back line due to a lack of attacking assets.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training following discomfort Alba participated in Sunday's training session after dealing with some muscular discomfort, according to Javi Miguel of AS.

Impact Alba can be expected to play in Tuesday's UCL match against Bayern Munich as long as he's continues to participate in training. With one assist from six chances created in three games, he's an important piece to keep in the lineup after all of his backups were sold over the summer.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sweden fights back to beat Spain 2-1 in World Cup qualifying

Sweden has come from behind to beat Spain 2-1 and leapfrog the visitors for first place of their World Cup qualifying group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bizarre own-goal saves Atlético from Spanish league defeat

Luis Suárez’s first goal of the season wasn’t enough to extend Atlético Madrid’s perfect start in the Spanish league

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates four chances, logs assist Alba recorded one assist with four chances created and four crosses (one accurate) during a 2-1 win Sunday versus Getafe.

Impact Alba recorded more chances created and crosses than any Barcelona footballers did Sunday. One of those opportunities was a low cross that gifted the team its first goal within four minutes. Across three La Liga games, Alba averaged two chances created and five crosses.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

Spain coach Luis Enrique has announced his squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with seven changes from the team that reached the semifinals of the European Championship

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs seven crosses in draw Alba created one chance from seven crosses (zero accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Alba is off to a decent start to the season with 11 crosses and five interceptions to his name. Should he keep up his attacking work rate, Alba could be even better in this campaign than he was with three goals and five assists last season. He'll next face Getafe at the Camp Nou.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's president says club's debt now at $1.6 billion

Barcelona’s president has presented a grim picture of the club’s financial situation

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordi Alba responds to Messi blame claims and accusations of snubbing Barcelona pay cut ' Goal.com Jordi Alba has hit back at claims he was partly to blame for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona this summer

AUGUST 16, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Piqué says Barcelona's veteran players taking salary cuts

Gerard Piqué says Barcelona’s veteran players are taking salary reductions to help the financially troubled club

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi are in negotiations on a contract after financially troubled Barcelona was unable to keep the...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona tries to stay optimistic going into post-Messi era

Barcelona remains confident it will keep succeeding in the post-Lionel Messi era despite losing its best player and being mired by financial difficulties

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini has Italy smiling again after the team's darkest day

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has the country’s national soccer team smiling again less than four years after its darkest moment

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers four crosses against Italy Alba won three of three tackles and four duels, sent in four crosses and created one scoring chance in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs to Italy.

Impact Alba provided a good contribution in both phases, although he was not particularly sharp on his crosses. He concludes his Euro with one assist, 12 chances created, 25 crosses and ten tackles in six games.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020

They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccer

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Major influence in win Alba created four chances from eight crosses (three accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 2-1 win over Switzerland on penalties.

Impact Alba came close on a couple of occasions but his strike in the eighth minute was ruled an own goal and other events transpired later in the match. Given that he began the win over Croatia on the bench behind Jose Gaya, Alba can be somewhat confident this performance will keep him as a likely starter in the next round of the tournament.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2020 Moments: Spain holds on, Italy continues dominance

Spain slipped past the undermanned Swiss, and Italy beat Belgium at the Euro Cup, with both victors moving on to the semis.

JULY 2, 2021

The Latest: Italy advances to semifinals at Euro 2020

Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinals

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in win Alba created one chance in 43 minutes off the bench during Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia.

Impact Alba came off the bench for the first time in the tournament as Jose Gaya earned his chance to begin the game. Neither have provided massive value so far, though Alba could be first in line to start as the games get even more tense in the final rounds.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020

Sergio Busquets had to pause for a moment while talking about his time away from the Spain squad because of the coronavirus

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs assist in win Alba provided one assist from one chance created and conceded a yellow card during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Slovakia.

Impact Alba completed his fewest passes of any group stage game but finally managed to contribute to a goal during this rout. Given how active he was in the attack throughout the tournament with six chances created in three games, Alba has plenty of upside as a defender.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain set to bring in Busquets to avoid Euro 2020 debacle

Spain may summon its most experienced player for its most important match at the European Championship

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain players criticized after ignoring fans at Euro 2020

Spain’s national soccer team has faced criticism for its performances at the European Championship and now the players have to defend themselves from accusations that they snubbed...

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad at Euro 2020

Spain is getting its most experienced player back at the European Championship

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS