MIKEL OYARZABAL NEWS

Spain calls up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio

Spain has called up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio for the first time ahead of the Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench Sunday Oyarzabal (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Oyarzabal is available despite dealing with a calf injury in the buildup to the match. The attacker has been a sporadic starter of late and settles for a role on the bench to begin Sunday's fixture.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Late call to face Barcelona Oyarzabal is a late call for Sunday's match against Barcelona due to a calf injury, according to manager Imanol Alguacil, per Oscar Bedallo of Marca. "With Mikel we will wait until...

Impact Oyarzabal will be a late call after suffering an injury in the club's last outing, as he is dealing with a calf injury. He will likely face a a fitness test ahead of the contest to decide if he is an option. Luckily for the club, he didn't start in the last match and this likely won't force a change.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Oyarzabal assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 win against Villarreal.

Impact Oyarzabal banged in his second league assist of the season, with his first back in Oct 6. As a striker, he has failed to find the scoresheet as often for the side with just four goals and two assists in 17 appearances, recording 24 shots (eight on target) and just six chances created with five crosses in 16 starts.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in back to back matches Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Leganes.

Impact Oyarzabal scored in back-to-back matches for the first time this season as he helped his side win 3-0 away from home. He took three shots for the first time in five games and created his first chance for the first time in six mathces.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Oyarzabal scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.

Impact Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 31st minute scoring Sociedad's second goal of the match. The goal was the first in just under a month for Oyarzabal who has combined for five shots over his last three La Liga starts.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Oyarzabal converted a second half penalty to extend the Real Sociedad lead as they would go on to dispatch of Sevilla 2-0. The long-serving Sociedad forward has found himself in a positive run of form. Over his most recent five appearances in all competitions (five starts), Oyarzabal has attempted nine shots (five on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and created five chances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Saturday Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Girona.

Impact Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute, assisted by Ander Barrenetxea, marking his first goal of the season. He also contributed defensively with three tackles and created a chance. After a slow start to the season with no goal involvements, he seems to have regained his decisiveness, registering both a goal and an assist in his last two appearances.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Oyarzabal made an assist and had three shots (one on target) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Oyarzabal returned to the lineup after coming off the bench during midweek's UEL game and was one of his team's biggest threats up front, always trying to create something. And his resilience paid off as, in the 84th minute, he intercepted a bad pass on the attacking end and assisted Luka Sucic for the equalizer. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for Oyarzabal, who will hope this is the start of better things to come.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from ban Oyarzabal completed his one-game suspension and will return to action against Real Madrid on Sep. 14 following the international break.

Impact Oyarzabal missed the scoreless draw against Getafe, and the star forward will provide a huge boost to the attacking line in a difficult matchup against Los Merengues. Oyarzabal has yet to score a goal in three Liga matches this season and his impact has been limited.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Wednesday Oyarzabal was sent off during Wednesday's clash with Alaves.

Impact Oyarzabal was shown a straight red card and sent off during Wednesday's match against Alaves. The forward will be suspended for at least one match, ruling him out for a Sunday trip to Getafe. Umar Sadiq could get the start with Oyarzabal suspended for Sunday's match.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets heroic winner Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over England.

Impact Oyarzabal came off the bench in the closing stages of Sunday's Euro final and found the winning goal to seal another title for Spain. The attacker never established a starting role with Spain but his goal will live on and his ability off the bench was clear. With Sociedad back in domestic action, Oyarzabal should be in line for a massive role as a nearly-guaranteed starter.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

England vs Spain highlights: Mikel Oyarzabal goal wins thrilling Euro 2024 final England and Spain face off in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin. Follow along for live updates.

JULY 15, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Euro 2024: Spain edges England for championship Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal scores in the 86th minute to break a 1-1 tie and deny England.

JULY 14, 2024 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Late Oyarzabal winner for Spain crushes England Euro 2024 dream

Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th winner clinched a 2-1 victory for Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

JULY 14, 2024

Provides assist off bench Oyarzabal assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Georgia.

Impact Oyarzabal returned to the bench in their elimination match; however, he still found a way to contribute as he notched his first assist of the tournament in the 83rd minute.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Oyarzabal assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Betis.

Impact Oyarzabal notched his third assist of the season as he delivered a through ball that allowed Mikel Merino to score in the 42nd minute. The assist ended a five game streak where he didn't record a goal contribution.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active on the attack Oyarzabal generated one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Oyarzabal logged a shot on target and a chance created for the second consecutive game, but he has now gone three matches without a goal contribution. On the defensive side, it also marked his second straight game recording a tackle won. Additionally, Oyarzabal has logged at least 10 completed passes in five of his seven league appearances since the beginning of March.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in draw Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Oyarzabal took multiple shots for the third game running on his way to scoring his ninth goal of the campaign. He has two G/A in five outings (all starts) since returning from his knee injury.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Oyarzabal had two off-target shots and drew two fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Oyarzabal had a relatively quiet performance here, not being able to have either a shot on target or a key pass, something no one expects from him from a fantasy perspective. With eight goals and two assists over 25 league appearances this season, the attacker remains one of La Liga's top players at his position and, barring any injury, he'll continue to have a featured role in this Sociedad squad, which will eventually translate into strong fantasy numbers.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opener against Cadiz Oyarzabal assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Oyarzabal set up a goal for Mikel Merino with a clever flick in the 28th minute. He also missed good chances in the 28th and 41st minute. Oyarzabal has struggled to accumulate goals lately as his last league goal was against Athletic in January.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE