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Completes suspension Rubio completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

Impact The central defender missed the 4-0 loss to Real Madrid due to a yellow-card accumulation, but he is back for this midweek clash and should recover his regular role at the heart of the defense. Rubio has been a regular for Granada of late, starting in six games in a row until the suspension that sidelined him the previous weekend.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Receives fifth yellow card in loss Rubio has earned a one-game ban after receiving his fifth yellow card during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Rubio will be ineligible Saturday versus Real Madrid, with this suspension ending his six-game starting streak. Kamil Piatkowski, who featured the last time Rubio didn't play, could be selected in his place. After that, the Spanish defender will look to regain momentum to increase his total of 56 clearances in 16 appearances.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute last week Rubio (ankle) was on the bench in the Dec. 10 match against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact The presence of Rubio on the bench suggests the ankle injury affecting him is now a thing of the past. The defender will now aim to earn his first competitive minutes since Oct. 20, as his absence has now extended for six league contests.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle issue Rubio had three tackles (two won), six clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-0 defeat versus Osasuna.

Impact Rubio was seen limping on the sideline during the final minutes of Friday's match. It's not clear how severe the ankle injury was but it's certainly a concern, especially as he seemed unable to even put his weight on the ankle. Victor Diaz returned from injury Friday and will likely find his way into the starting XI for Monday's clash with Villarreal.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Rubio scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Mallorca.

Impact Rubio scored the opening goal of Saturday's win, a header in the 12th minute off a Jose Callejon cross. It was the only shot he took in the match to go with two tackles, two interceptions and one clearance and his full 90 minutes of playing time.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE