KIKE GARCIA NEWS

Earns starting spot Kike (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Kike looks to have passed his testing ahead of Saturday's contest, as he was a late call but has made the team sheet and starting XI. He should continue in a starting spot, starting in 20 of his 26 appearances this season while notching two goals in his past three appearances.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Kike is questionable for Saturday's match Villarreal, according to manager Eduardo Coudet. "As for the injured, especially about Kike, it's going to be the last moment. I'm honest...

Impact Kike is a late call for Saturday's match, with the forward coming off the field early in their last contest due to an undisclosed injury. He will likely see a witness test ahead of the match, with that deciding if he is fit enough to compete. He is a regular starter and has seen two goals in his past three appearances, so he will hope to be fit and possibly see the start.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing Kike was injured and subbed out in the 71st minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca. He scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created before exiti...

Impact Kike had a good shift against Mallorca on Sunday before being subbed off due to injury. In 71 minutes played, the striker scored one goal from four shot attempts (one on target, two blocked, one off target), created one chance, had six touches in the opposition's box, and completed his only dribble of the match. The 35 year old now has 11 goals in 19 La Liga starts, and two in his last three games. He will aim to continue this fine run of form if he is healthy as Alvaes hosts Villarreal on Saturday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Leganes Kike scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Leganes.

Impact Kike found the back of the net in the 25th minute, scoring Alaves' first goal while tying for the team-high with two shots. The forward has one goal involvement to go along with two shots and two crosses over his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on penalty Kike tallied an early goal off a penalty in Alaves' 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo Monday.

Impact The forward didn't do much outside of scoring from the spot, as Alaves only took three shots as a team. Kike will be hard-pressed to find space to operate next Sunday against a Barcelona side which has only given up one goal in each of its last two league matches.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick hero Saturday Kike scored three goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Betis.

Impact Kike was exceptional Saturday, with the forward bagging a goal in the 11th, 80th and 84th minute to secure a clean sheet and the win for the club. He now has eight goals on the season, with his last coming on Dec. 8 after bagging a brace. He has started in nine straight games, scoring five goals during that span.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace against former club Kike scored two goals off four shots (three on target) and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Kike was the hero for Alaves here as he opened the scoring for the visitors with less than one minute into the game and then slid inside the six-yard box to slot the ball home and draw things level at 2-2. That's now five goals over 15 appearances this season, already matching his best output in the two years he played for Osasuna.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots, zero goals Kike had four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact For the first time since the 2024-25 La Liga began, Kike logged more than three shots on goal in a game. The forward also recorded multiple shots on goal, which he had failed to accomplish earlier this season. They serve as a slightly welcoming component of his November, the striker's first month of this season in which he failed to log any goals.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from ban Kike completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Friday.

Impact Kike missed the 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano, but he will add depth to the attack for the upcoming contests. While he has two goals over his last four appearances off the bench, it's unclear if he'll return to the side straight away. Toni Martinez has been playing as the starting forward in recent weeks.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once before being sent off Kike picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 99th minute of Friday's 3-2 loss against Valladolid. He scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) before his removal...

Impact Kike scored late in second half extra time but was sent off a couple of minutes later, when he picked up his second yellow card of the match, which will also result in a one-game ban. On the positive side, this marked the third time in four outings that he registered at least one shot on target, and he is now up to two goals in that span.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in goal Kike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Kike logged in his second goal of the season in seven appearances, four of them coming as starts. He is set to maintain a rotational role in the attack, generating 11 shots (three on target) and three clearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Kike had three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Kike didn't start Wednesday but still did his best to be involved, firing in three shots in his 27 minutes of play off the bench. He did start in their previous two matches, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him back in that spot next contest.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener against Vigo Kike scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-1 defeat versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Kike opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a header assisted by a brilliant pass from Antonio Blanco. Kike also made a tackle and a clearance. He only scored thrice in over 30 appearances last season and will aim to surpass that tally this season.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in win Kike assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Kike picked up a second consecutive start and recorded an assist for the second straight game. He also accounted for at least two shots, one shot on target and one chance created for the second straight outing.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in start Kike assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Kike assisted a goal scored by Carlos Benavidez, marking the former's first assist of the 2023-24 La Liga and first since his 2021-22 season. Kike has been relatively effective in his starts, like his latest one Sunday, having logged three goals and the assist across 11 games started.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Kike (strain) will be an option for Saturday's contest against Villarreal, the club announced ahead of the match Friday.

Impact Kike is making his return to play after two matches on the sidelines, finally recovering from a strain he picked up last week in training. The club will be happy to add more depth back into the squad, but his addition shouldn't change too much in the starting XI. He will most likely only line up on the bench against Villarreal, earning minutes late into the match to test his legs after the injury.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Barca Kike is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Barcelona, El Correo reports.

Impact Kike won't be an option for Saturday's match after picking up a muscular issue that also sidelined him against Almeria. Samu got the start against Almeria, and should be straight back in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Kike injured.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots versus Cadiz Kike registered three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Cadiz. He was subbed off due to injury in the 75th minute.

Impact Kike has seven shots in his last two appearances and is in good form although he did exit early with an injury. If he can go on Friday, he will face Almeria's league-worst defense (46 goals conceded in 21 matches).

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Kike scored one goal to go with four shots (four on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Kike got the star Friday for the first time in seven matches and scored his third goal of the season, ending his 17 game scoreless drought. He's only started nine of the 12 contests played, with Samu the favorite to start at forward for Alaves this campaign.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Kike recorded three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Las Palmas.

Impact Kike only featured for a minuscule 13 minutes in Saturday's loss, registering three shots and one chance created against Las Palmas. The forward seems to have lost his starting spot after looking like a regular at the start of the season and will hope to gain that spot back after four straight matches on the bench, having last scored in the club's third match of the season against Sevilla.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Almeria Kike had four shots (one on target), created two chances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Kike returned to the starting XI after coming off the bench in back-to-back matches and was very active on the attacking end despite not being able to put to an end his scoreless streak that is now at 10 games. The forward will try to put this drought to an end during next Sunday's visit to Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots Kike took five shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Kike was held off the scoresheet, but not from a lack of effort as he led Alaves with five shots in the match. It's been a similar story of late for Kike as he hasn't scored, but has taken 15 shots over the past five matches.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in defeat Kike recorded four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 loss to Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Kike led his team with four shots and three shots on goal, marking a new season-high. However the striker failed to find the back of the net for the fifth consecutive game.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots again Kike had three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Kike took three shots for the second game running as Alaves were unable to get much going against Rayo. He will look to make a bigger impact against Athletic Bilbao next time out.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses penalty Kike registered three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact Kike missed two big chances. He failed to convert the penalty as it was a poor attempt. He was replaced by Samuel Omorodion in the 75th minute after a disastrous performance.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE