RUBEN DUARTE NEWS

Assists in Saturday's win Duarte assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Duarte assisted the lone goal of Saturday's match as he set up Carlos Vicente's strike in the 12th minute. It marked his first assist of the season and his third goal contribution. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he made six clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Friday Duarte (strain) is available off the bench for Friday's game against Girona.

Impact Duarte took part in training earlier this week, so it's not surprising to see him available off the bench. He's been a regular starter this season, featuring in the XI in 18 of his 24 appearances, so it seems the move to the bench here corresponds solely to his lack of match fitness.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of Friday Duarte (strain) was able to return to group training and is listed on the team sheet for Friday's match versus Girona, confirmed manager Luis Garcia Plaza.

Impact Duarte will be part of the squad for Friday after missing the last match with a groin injury. He had made just two appearances since Mar 4, having dealt with fitness issues along the way. Prior to that, the defender had made 18 starts in 24 appearances, scoring two goals with 63 crosses (18 won), 46 clearances and 32 tackles (19 won).

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Injured again Durate will not be an option for Sunday's match against Valencia due to an apparent injury, according to manager Luis Garcia Plaza.

Impact Durate will be heading back to the sidelines just one match removed from another absence, as he is now dealing with an undisclosed issue. He did start in their last contest, so this will force a change, with Abdelkabir Abqar and Rafa Marin likely starting in the center of the defense. Not much more is known about the injury at this time, but he will hope for a return in their next game.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Durate (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Durate will only miss one match after dealing with an undisclosed issue, as he is back in the starting XI Saturday. The defender will hope to remain in this role now that he is fit, although he has only started twice in his past five appearances on the team sheet, serving in more of a rotational role recently.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad, set for return Duarte (undisclosed) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Celta Vigo.

Impact Duarte missed the 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid the last time out with an undisclosed issue, but the defender will return here. Given that he's been a regular name in the starting lineup when healthy, an immediate return to the XI is not out of the question here. He's started in 17 of his 23 appearances this season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Left off squad list Duarte has been left off the traveling team and is not an option for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Duarte appears to have possibly picked up an issue over the past week, as after starting and playing the full 90 in the club's last match, he has been left off the squad list. It is unclear what the problem is, as no report of an injury has yet to be released, but his sudden drop from the squad list implies there is most likely something affecting the defender at the moment. Hopefully, more will be released in the coming days following the match, with Rafa Marin and Abdelkabir Abqar holding the starting roles in the center of the defense until Durate is fit again.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Creative display in loss Duarte generated one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Granada.

Impact Duarte created a chance for the first time in eight games in addition to taking his fifth shot on goal of the season. He also equalled the most crosses he has attempted in a game this year with seven against Granada.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Duarte (illness) is in the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Duarte returns after missing last week's match through the illness. The defender had started just one of Alaves' previous three contests prior to missing last week all together.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back to training Duarte (illness) was back to training with the team ahead of Sunday's match versus Rayo Vallecano, per journalist Jose Carrasco.

Impact Duarte was forced to miss last match with a stomach bug, but is back with the team and will likely play Sunday. He's started four of the last seven games at center back, totaling a goal with 20 clearances and eight tackles in that span.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid both ways Sunday Duarte registered one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (three accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Betis.

Impact Duarte logged more than two accurate crosses for the first time since September. On top of his crosses, he was well-rounded defensively. Sunday marked the first time this season in which Duarte logged multiple tackles won, interceptions and clearances all in one appearance.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal off bench Duarte scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Friday's 3-2 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Duarte scored the late game winner to give the team the three points Friday. It was just his second goal of the season, having started 12 of the 16 games played for Alaves this campaign, logging in 49 crosses (13 won), 24 tackles (16 won) and 26 clearances in that span.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Duarte has completed his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Jan 12 match against Sevilla.

Impact Duarte will be an option for the team again following his suspension. He's started the six matches played since Oct 22, recording 13 tackles, 10 clearances and 14 crosses (two won) in that span.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with one-game suspension Duarte picked up his fifth yellow card and will be suspended for the Jan. 2 matchup against Real Sociedad once the league resumes following the Christmas break.

Impact Duarte lasted 59 minutes against Real Madrid, but he had to deal with Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz defensively, so it wasn't surprising to see him getting booked. The fifth yellow card means he'll miss the matchup against Sociedad, but he should be eligible to return against Sevilla on Jan. 12.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches four crosses Duarte registered one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Impact Duarte was decent on both sides of the pitch Sunday, whipping in four crosses and taking one shot in the attack while also making three tackles, two interceptions and one clearance in the defense. The defender started the first six matches of the season as the club's left-back before settling for a rotational role for a couple of matches, but he appears to be back as a regular starter after starting in the last two matches.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in loss Duarte had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Osasuna.

Impact Duarte recorded five crosses Sunday, his fourth match in eight appearances with at least five. He had a decent defensive outing as well, as he won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named to traveling squad Duarte (undisclosed) was included in the traveling squad to face Celta Vigo on Thursday.

Impact Duarte has started all six of the club's matches to open the season, recording one goal on five shots (three on target), 27 crosses (10 accurate) and 10 clearances. With the busy schedule that includes a clash with Osasuna on Sunday, it's possible Duarte comes off the bench following his undisclosed injury but he should be a mainstay in the starting XI all season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Duarte was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Duarte came out from half time and attempted to play but made it just four minutes before requesting a switch. Javi Lopez came in to replace Duarte at left-back. Duarte will be tough to replace if the injury is a serious one, as he has started all six matches to kick off La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting squad Duarte (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's match against Getafe.

Impact Duarte exited last match in the 87th minute with an injury, but is already back in the starting lineup for their next match against Getafe. The defenders injury type or the seriousness of the injury were never undisclosed but the fact that he is already back in the squad raises assumptions that it was small, meaningless knock.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named to squad list Duarte (undisclosed) was included in the squad for Monday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Duarte was forced off in the 87th minute versus Sevilla on Aug. 21 due to an undisclosed injury but appears no worse for the wear. As such, the left-back should be in contention to maintain his spot in the starting XI versus Getafe, where he has recorded one goal on four shots (three on target), nine crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (two won).

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, leaves injured Duarte was injured and subbed out in the 87th minute of Monday's 4-3 victory over Sevilla. He scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (three accurate) an...

Impact It's unclear what kind of injury is affecting Duarte, as he had to leave the game in the final stages of the contest, but he managed to leave a mark when scoring Monday, as his long-range shot represented the 2-2 equalizer in the dying stages of the first half. It remains to be seen if Duarte will be available for the Monday match against Getafe, but if he can't go, then Javi Lopez or Nikola Maras could be options to replace him.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Duarte took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate) and created two chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Duarte was held off the scoresheet despite leading Deportivo with two chances created in the match. The fullback is coming off a solid season a year ago, logginf our assists, 119 crosses and 22 chances created while starting 31 of his 34 appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six crosses in loss Duarte logged six inaccurate crosses and won two-of-three tackles during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Duarte ends the season with four assists from 119 crosses along with 76 tackles made, which are both solid numbers for a defender on the worst side in the league. He might be one to stick around in the first division by the coming campaign.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Duarte provided an assist, created four chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate), mad three tackles (all won), two clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow car...

Impact Duarte had a great performance on both sides of the pitch, assisting Gonzalo Escalante for his side's second goal in the 30th minute, creating many other chances from the flank and putting up solid defensive numbers. The bad news for the left back is that he picked up his 10th yellow card of the campaign and will be suspended for next Saturday's visit to Celta Vigo. With Javi Lopez (hamstring) still sidelined, Ximo Navarro could be moved to the left side, with Martin starting once again at right back.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two clearances off bench against Vallecano Duarte made two clearances after coming off the bench in a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Impact Duarte had little impact on the match. The 26-year-old came as a substitute in the 74th minute and his most notable contribution was making a couple of clearances. Other than that, Duarte also won three aerial duels.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE