JUANPE NEWS

Scores on free kick Juanpe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Slovan Bratislava.

Impact Juanpe shined in his UCL debut this season, as he scored on a free kick to give his side a 2-0 lead in the 73rd minute of action. This was just his third appearance of the year between La Liga and Champions League play. Moreover, it was only the second game where he registered more than one minute of playing time, and he now has a minimum of 79 completed passes in each of those two outings.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Inks extension Juanpe has agreed to a one-year extension with Girona.

Impact Juanpe will be sticking around with Girona for a ninth season, as he has just inked a one-year extension to remain with the club until the end of the 2024/25 campaign. He held a rotational role in their most recent season, starting six times in his 17 appearances while notching seven interceptions, 11 tackles and 49 clearances.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Depth option in 2023-24 Juanpe recorded six starts across 17 appearances during the 2023-24 Liga season, tallying 49 clearances, 11 tackles and seven interceptions.

Impact Juanpe made a few starts here and there, but for the most part, he was an option off the bench to add depth to the defensive line. That's not expected to change in the 2024-25 season.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Friday Juanpe (nose) is on the bench for Friday's game against Alaves.

Impact Juanpe makes his way back to the side, but he will have to wait on the bench for his chance to see action.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Named to squad list Juanpe (nose) is an option for Friday's match against Alaves after making the squad list.

Impact Juanpe could be making his return to play this week, as he was named to the squad list after going down with a broken nose two weeks ago. He will likely be wearing a mask if out on the field, but that is if he is on the field, as he may go unused if named to the bench, having gone unused in his last three appearances on the team sheet. That being said, he will likely face a late fitness test to decide his fitness, with a bench spot probably being the best he can do if selected.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Juanpe has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Las Palmas after sustaining a fractured nose following a collision during Friday's training session, Marc Bernad Suelves of Di...

Impact Juanpe collided with Yan Couto in Friday's session and didn't end up well, breaking his nose and receiving enough stitches to keep him sidelined for the next two weeks. Under that timeframe, the earliest he might return will be against Alaves on May 10.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench role Juanpe (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Real Sociedad.

Impact Juanpe is back in the team after missing the club's last match against Celta Vigo, having finally recovered from a leg injury he picked up against Sevilla. The defender only lines up on the bench today and should be expected to stay there now that he is fit, as he has only appeared nine times all year, getting minutes as a substitute in seven of those contests.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Juanpe (leg) is available to face Real Sociedad on Saturday, manager Michel told media during his pre-match press conference Friday. "Eric Garcia and Juanpe have recovered and are...

Impact Juanpe suffered a right leg injury in late January, but he seems to have recovered quicker than expected, as his original timetable to return was established at three weeks. Juanpe has made just two starts this season, but given the team's lack of depth on the defensive end, the coaching staff will welcome his return -- even if it's on a bench role.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in leg Juanpe has been diagnosed with an injury in his right leg and is expected to be out for the next three weeks, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Juanpe, unfortunately, will be missing the club's next couple of weeks of action, having picked up a leg injury after going down in the 30th minute of Sunday's contest against Sevilla. This will be an unfortunate loss for the club, as despite not being a normal starter, he has started in the club's past two contests and will now be out for the club's next three matches against Celta Vigo on Sunday, Real Sociedad on Feb. 3 and Real Madrid on Feb. 10. They will hope for a speedy recovery, and for a return against Athletic on Feb. 18. Expect Arnau Martinez to get the start in the center of the defense while Juanpe is out.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Sunday's match early Juanpe was forced off the pitch in the 30th minute of Sunday's contest against Sevilla, having gone down with an apparent injury.

Impact Juanpe was not able to make it out of the first half during Sunday's contest, having gone down with an undisclosed injury against Sevilla. The club will hope for the issue to only be minor, but either way, his loss shouldn't affect the squad too much, as he has only played in nine contests all season, with his only two starts coming in the team's last two matches. There is still no further information on the player's injury, but something should be released in the coming days as the club starts to prepare for their game against Celta Vigo on Sunday. He was replaced by Antal Yaakobishvili, but his most likely replacement in future matches, if he misses any more time, will be Arnau Martinez. However, if Eric Garcia (hamstring) is available against Celta Vigo on Sunday, he could get the start, as regular starter David Lopez is still out due to suspension.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Juanpe had two tackles (two won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Juanpe made his first league start of the season Sunday and marked the occasion with a clean sheet. He found himself in the starting XI with David Lopez (suspension) and Eric Garcia (hamstring) both out. He played very well on the defensive end as he contributed two tackles, one interception, seven clearances and four blocked shots in his full 90 minutes. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 65th minute, his third of the season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cup start Juanpe got the start in central defense for Wednesday's 2-1 win over San Roque.

Impact Juanpe has yet to make a start in La Liga but he was given the start in the Copa del Rey. As more of a depth option it's unlikely that Juanpe sees major starting minutes outside of injuries to those ahead of him on the depth chart. Still Juanpe should see some run off the bench as a defensive substitute.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Juanpe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Monday's 2-0 win over Sevilla.

Impact Juanpe scored his first goal of the season to get Girona on the board Monday. He's been battling injuries all year, making 15 starts in 16 appearances thus far. In that span, the defender has totaled a goal and 55 clearances.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Villarreal Juanpe (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's tilt versus Villarreal.

Impact Juanpe is fit and made the game-day squad list for the first time since mid-October. He'll be eased into action at first. He has recorded seven tackles, five interceptions, 24 clearances, and one block in seven matches.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training, ruled out Juanpe (foot) has returned to training, but is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Sevilla, according to manager Michel Sanchez.

Impact Juanpe is ahead of schedule and should return for a Sunday trip to Villarreal, but will be out Saturday. David Lopez has filled in for Juanpe and will continue in the starting XI while Juanpe gets back to full match fitness.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out three-four months Juanpe has been ruled out for three-to-four months after an opteration on a bone spur in his left heel, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Juanpe hasn't been fit since early-October and will now be out until February at the earliest. He started seven straight games before his injury and David Lopez has done well to fill out the back line in addition to scoring twice and logging an assist over the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Elche Juanpe (foot) didn't make the squad list for Tuesday's match at Elche.

Impact Juanpe will miss a fifth straight game over the last three weeks and now use the World Cup break to recover his fitness. While he's missed matches, David Lopez and Sergio Bueno have formed a solid defensive partnership.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Real Madrid Juanpe (foot) remains unavailable for Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Juanpe has missed each of the last two matches due to injury and is running out of chances to return before the World Cup break. With him out, David Lopez and Sergio Bueno start at center-back.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still in doubt Juanpe (foot) remains in doubt for Sunday's trip to Real Madrid, according to MARCA.

Impact Juanpe hasn't played in four straight games after starting seven consecutive times to open the season. If he remains unfit, David Lopez and Sergio Bueno should continue as the defensive partnership.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Juanpe has been ruled out of Thursday's trip to Almeria due to discomfort with his foot, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Juanpe has spent the last two matches on the bench and will now miss out altogether. His absence has allowed for Bernardo Espinosa to take a regular place on the back line, partnering with Javi Hernandez and Sergio Bueno until Juanpe can compete for his spot again.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes distance in loss Juanpe logged two tackles while playing in the full 90 of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Juanpe played in 42 games last season en route to promotion, scoring two goals and logging two assists. While more signings could shake up the lineup, it's more likely that the return of Bernardo Espinosa (knee) changes how much Juanpe can play each week.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE