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Goal by Williams at 59' gets Athletic Bilbao a win

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Yeray Alvarez - Gets busy in winAlvarez kept a clean sheet with four interceptions made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

ImpactAlvarez put together an exceptional performance to snuff most counter attacks from opposition before they got very far. He's now made nine interceptions in the last two games, a record that should help his value so long as his confidence continues to improve.

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Unai Simon - Keeps clean sheet at homeSimon kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

ImpactSimon collected his first clean sheet in five matches, a positive development following last Sunday's 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Barcelona. As the entire team looked more confident, a few more clean sheets could be in store for Simon, though pay attention to how well defenders Yeray Alvarez and Inigo Martinez are playing.

OCTOBER 31, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Comes off bench in winGuruzeta played for eight minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

ImpactGuruzeta played for the first time in seven weeks and though he didn't offer much, it's still good that the team was confident enough to rely on backup attackers as well. As Raul Garcia is now in good form partnering with Inaki Williams, Guruzeta should remain an option from the bench.

OCTOBER 31, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Logs 10 crosses in winBerenguer created two chances from 10 crosses (two accurate) and put one shot on target during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

ImpactBerenguer improved his efforts after struggling to meet the mark in recent weeks. If he continues to play this well, goals should again be in his future so long as he and his teammates can preserve their confidence.

OCTOBER 31, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Logs assist in winGarcia logged one assist from one chance created and took five shots (one on goal) during 69 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

ImpactGarcia looked determined in his first start of the season but was also quite wasteful, missing the mark on multiple high quality chances throughout the match. Still, the injury to Iker Muniain (oblique) means that Garcia could play more going into the World Cup break. With one goal and one assist in his last three appearanes, Garcia appears full of confidence.

OCTOBER 31, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Scores in winWilliams scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Villarreal.

ImpactWilliams has scored twice in the last three matches, helping his team to a draw and a win when on target. With five goals in 12 starts, Williams remains on track for one of his best career seasons, so it's worth paying more attention when the matchup is right.

OCTOBER 31, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Geronimo Rulli - Concedes one in lossRulli conceded one goal and made six saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

ImpactRulli has conceded just two goals in the last two games but isn't getting consistent scoring support, so he's lost twice in his last three starts. He still ranks fifth in saves made so as long as Rulli stays busy and doesn't let in too many goals, he's worth plenty of attention.

OCTOBER 31, 2022•ROTOWIRE