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Provides assist off bench in win Sanchez made an assist after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 win over Mallorca.

Impact Sanchez came off the bench for the first time this season after starting the previous five matches. He was brought in the 81st minute, replacing Cote, and ended up as one of the heroes for Osasuna as he assisted Javi Martinez for the game-winning goal just seven minutes after he entered the pitch. The left back will be fighting for a place in the lineup with Cote, who scored the opening goal here. It's still to be known who'll get the nod for Saturday's home match against Rayo Vallecano.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven tackles at Alaves Sanchez registered one inaccurate cross, seven tackles (three won), five interceptions, one clearance and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win at Alaves.

Impact Sanchez led his side in tackles and interceptions to help them keep the clean sheet and earn the road win at Alaves. The left-back also received his second yellow card in four starts, though. That's something to keep in mind when they host Betis on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves late in draw Sanchez was replaced by Cote in the 83rd minute of Monday's scoreless draw with potential hip and head injuries.

Impact Sanchez was bruised and battered after his first start of the season and it's unclear if he'll miss any matches just yet. With Cote entering as his replacement, there's already one known candidate to take over his minutes should Sanchez miss Sunday's trip to Cadiz.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Osasuna on loan Sanchez joined Osasuna on a season-long loan, it was announced Tuesday.

Impact Sanchez logged an impressive four assists in 16 appearances (10 starts) for Osasuna while on loan last season. Now that he returns to the club, he'll provide a new attacking fullback and likely take over the left-back job early in the campaign.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Sanchez assisted a goal and made an interception in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against Cadiz. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Sanchez set up Ante Budimir's opening goal against Cadiz on Tuesday for his fourth assist of the season. He will hope to feature once again in next weekend's clash versus La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, which have scored 61 goals in 35 matches.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Cadiz Sanchez (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Despite not training fully and missing the match a few days ago, Sanchez makes an immediate return to the starting XI Tuesday. It's unknown what he was dealing with, but he's in a favorable spot against Cadiz and should be more active than usual on the left flank.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE