LUIS MAXIMIANO NEWS

Gets beaten late against Alaves Maximiano made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Alaves.

Impact Maximiano returned to the net after being benched for the previous two matches and was under heavy pressure during the entire contest against a superior opposition. The goalkeeper, with some help from the defensive line in front of him and the lack of accuracy from the rival forwards, was able to keep the stalemate until the 79th minute but then he saw Aleksandar Sedlar finding the back of the net with a powerful close-range shot after the defense failed to clear a corner-kick cross from the box. The goalkeeper, who still has to record a clean sheet after nine starts this season, will be contending with Fernando Martinez to get the starting nod for Saturday's clash versus Real Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in defeat Maximiano had six saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 loss against Athletic.

Impact Maximiano's struggles continue, having allowed three or more goals in each of the last three games. The lone bright spot for the goalkeeper was matching his season-high with six saves. Next up, he'll face Girona, a team that has netted 19 goals in nine games.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves penalty in draw Maximiano registered one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Granada.

Impact Maximiano made one save on a penalty but conceded three goals. He has yet to keep a clean sheet this year and has made multiple saves in every match but this one, meaning he is often exposed by his back line.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in defeat Maximiano made four saves and allowed five goals in Tuesday's 5-1 defeat against Sevilla.

Impact Maximiano had a tough time in goal as he allowed five goals against Sevilla, and has now allowed two or more goals in five out of six games this season. For the first time this season the goalkeeper allowed more goals than he registered saves. He'll aim to improve when they face off against Granada, a team that has scored nine goals in six matches.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in draw Maximiano recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Maximiano made three stops but was unable to keep a clean sheet. He is yet to record a shutout this season after largely being a reserve for Lazio in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late game winner Maximiano allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Maximiano conceded a goal in each half including the game winner in second half stoppage time. The keeper has now allowed nine goals in four league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 14.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hard to blame for goals conceded Maximiano recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-2 loss versus Celta Vigo.

Impact It's extremely hard to blame Maximiano for the goals he conceded in this match, and although three goals would kill the stat line of any goalkeeper, he didn't have any responsibility on those plays. Maximiano will look to deliver a bounce-back performance at Villarreal after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't keep clean sheet Saturday Maximiano had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Maximiano made two saves and often responded when required, but he could've done nothing in the sequence that led to Luis Hernandez's goal. The goalkeeper should remain in the starting lineup when Almeria takes on Celta Vigo this Friday in their final match before the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in loss Maximiano recorded six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Maximiano had a promising performance against Real Madrid despite allowing three goals during his first start of the season. With Fernando Martinez benched, either Luis Maximiano or Diego Marino will be the options as the fulltime keeper this season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to La Liga Maximiano has transferred to Almeria on loan with the obligation to buy, Lazio announced.

Impact Maximiano was brought in to be the starter last summer but relinquished the job to Ivan Provedel due to a red card in his debut and appeared just five times in the cups afterward. He's set to be the top option in his new home. He allowed 55 goals, made 127 saves, and kept seven clean sheets in 35 appearances with Granada in 2021/2022.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Maximiano will be eligible to face Inter Friday.

Impact Maximiano will be available after a laughable red card a handful of minutes into his debut, but Ivan Provedel was solid in relief and therefore should hold onto the starting job for now.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off right away versus Bologna Maximiano was expelled after just six minutes in Sunday's match against Bologna for catching the ball with his hands outside of the box.

Impact Maximiano came out too aggressively and the referee deemed that he stopped a goal-scoring chance. He will be suspended for Saturday's away game versus Torino, where Ivan Provedel will man the sticks.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Lazio Maximiano has joined Lazio on a permanent deal from Granada, the team announced.

Impact Maximiano allowed 55 goals, made 127 saves and kept seven clean sheets in 35 appearances with Granada last season. He will take over as the starter following the departure of Thomas Strakosha, although Lazio will probably add another option considering that also Pepe Reina left.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Maximiano kept a clean sheet with five saves made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Espanyol.

Impact Maximiano was one of the few players to never fall short on his talents as he made the most saves of any goalkeeper despite also conceding 55 goals. His efforts certainly demand a top division in which to play, but he may continue with Granada to help them return from the second tier as quickly as possible.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Maximiano conceded two goals and made two saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Maximiano couldn't best a tougher opponent on the road but he's still done well with two draws, two wins and one loss in his last five games. The finale will come against Espanyol, which are projected to be without Raul de Tomas (suspension).

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Athletic in win Maximiano kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Maximiano has kept two clean sheets in his last four matches and now has recorded two consecutive wins. He'll have to stay even sharper against Betis, which are tied for the third-most goals scored in the league.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in win Maximiano conceded two goals and made six saves during Saturday's 6-2 win over Mallorca.

Impact Maximiano did well to keep the goals against to only two during a high-stakes game in which both teams put plenty into the attack. With an undefeated run in his last three, he'll next face Athletic Club, which have scored 41 goals in 35 games this season.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Maximiano conceded one goal and made four saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Maximiano has conceded just one goal in the last two matches but secured two draws in that time. An evenly-paced contest can be anticipated against Mallorca, which have scored the second-fewest goals in La Liga.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Atleti Maximiano kept a clean sheet with one save made during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Maximiano was surprisingly less-busy than in previous rounds when he conceded eight goals in the last two matches against Sevilla and Levante. Should this continue as a trend under the third manager of the season in Aitor Karanka, up next for Maximiano are two softer matchups against Celta Vigo and Mallorca.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss Maximiano conceded four goals and made four saves during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Levante.

Impact Maximiano has conceded eight goals in his last two starts as his side slips closer to the relegation zone despite his league-best 106 saves made. He'll continue on a difficult stretch of the schedule beginning with Wednesday's trip to Atletico Madrid and the May 1 visit from Celta Vigo.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals against Sevilla Maximiano made four saves but conceded four goals in Friday's 4-2 defeat against Sevilla.

Impact Maximiano will be especially disappointed to have conceded stoppage time goals to Rafa Mir and Alejandro Gomez after Victor Diaz had equalized Friday's game in the 88th minute. He will try to bounce back next weekend against Levante, which have scored 33 times in 30 La Liga matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Maximiano conceded two goals and made two saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Maximiano has conceded four goals in the last two matches but has recorded a win and a draw in addition to making five saves. He's likely to be kept busy in his next match against Sevilla, but recording the win could be more difficult against the sixth-best attacking side in the competition.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saves PK in win Maximiano made five saves, including a penalty, and conceded two goals during Saturday's 3-2 win over Alaves.

Impact Maximiano was beaten twice in five minutes during the second half, with both goals coming off close-range finishes, but was still one of the biggest reasons why his side left the pitch with the three points. The goalkeeper made several important saves along the way, even stopping a penalty taken by Joselu during the first half. Maximiano will try to build on this strong effort during Apr. 3 home clash against Rayo Vallecano.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético wins 1-0 at Rayo, Osasuna player helps Ukraine

Atlético Madrid extended its hot streak with a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league after Koke Resurrección scored the second-half winner in Saturday’s capital derby

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in win Maximiano conceded one goal and made one save during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Elche.

Impact Maximiano didn't have much to do but an early strike from Fidel meant he couldn't do much more to help out his team. Unless he gets more support offensively, Maximiano could have another tricky matchup against Deportivo Alaves and Joselu.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE