RUBEN PENA NEWS

Limps off Thursday Pena was forced off with a muscle injury during Thursday's clash with Club Brugge.

Impact Pena was forced off with a muscle issue Thursday and is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Barcelona. Nacho Vidal or Jesus could be in line for the start if Pena isn't able to overcome the minor muscular cramps before Sunday's showdown with Barcelona.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Pena generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Pena was heavily involved in the contest, leading the team with six tackles and five crosses. After an injury riddled campaign last year, the defender will look to maintain this level of form in his upcoming match against Athletic Club on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in return Pena recorded four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Elche.

Impact Pena made his 2023 debut after missing over three months with a leg injury. With a promising performance Saturday, the defender is expected to make a slow transition back into the starting XI, but will have to compete with Nacho Vidal first for that spot.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Elche Pena (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Elche.

Impact Pena has worked his way back after missing three months with a leg injury and could begin getting eased into action. He has notched one assist, 28 crosses (six accurate), 16 tackles, and 11 clearances in 11 appearances (seven starts).

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering well Pena (leg) is keeping up with is recovery process and is doubtful for the match against Real Valladolid on Sunday.

Impact Pena has been out since the end of December with a leg problem. but is making good process in his recover and to a possible return soon. There is no promise that he will be with the team Saturday, but will remain on the bench if he does. Even once healthy, he may see time on the bench with Oscar de Marcos the number one choice at right back for Osasuna.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tears muscle in leg Pena underwent medical tests this week that confirmed a muscle tear in his right leg, Osasuna announced Wednesday.

Impact Pena already missed Monday's draw with Athletic Club due to this injury and he is now set to miss at least a few more game while he recovers. He has made 11 La Liga appearances (seven starts) mostly at right-back this season, but Nacho Vidal would continue as the primary option in the position while Pena is out.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six crosses Pena logged in six crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (three won) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Pena completed a season high of crosses while playing his first 90-minute match of the campaign. Osasuna would love to get the 31-year-old back into shape after suffering an early season thigh injury. He so far has totaled 15 crosses (five accurate), nine clearances and nine tackles (five won) thus far.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Pena completed his two-match suspension during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol, making him available for Sunday's trip to Girona.

Impact Pena hasn't started since the third round of the season, making three appearances off the bench before his dismissal. As Ruben Garcia and Chimy Avila have done well when starting on the right flank, Pena will have to work hard in order to earn his place in the lineup once again.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extra game added to suspension Pena will miss both Monday's trip to Villarreal and the following Thursday's visit from Espanyol as an extra game was added to his suspension by the RFEF.

Impact Pena isn't the first to have a two-game ban this season due to his actions and he likely won't be the last given their recent occurrences. As he's come off the bench in three straight appearances until his dismissal, Pena could find his role reduced upon his return. As a result, Chimy Avila and Ez Abde will be the available options on the right flank while Juan Cruz should continue to start at right-back.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off for violent conduct Pena was sent off in stoppage time during Friday's 2-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Pena was sent off in the 97th minute for violent conduct in a match that got fiery to say the least. The midfielder will miss Monday's trip to Villarreal, and could miss more time if deemed necessary by La Liga. Pena's first chance to return is a Thursday clash with Espanyol.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not mentioned as injured Pena (ankle) wasn't mentioned as injured during Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's trip to Real Madrid.

Impact While not a guarantee that Pena is fit now, the absence of his name from the report is a good sign he will be available. There's some competition for minutes if Ez Abde is in line for a start but the suspension of Chimy Avila leaves room for Pena to start if ready.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train due to sprained ankle Pena missed Wednesday's training session due to a sprained ankle ahead of Sunday's trip to Real Madrid, his team has announced.

Impact Pena has missed two of the last three matches due to a thigh injury and now has another issue following the international break. Should he remain unavailable, it will be a good chance for Aimar Oroz to return to the lineup as Chimy Avila's suspension leaves a hole on the right wing.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Getafe Pena (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Pena resumed practicing earlier this week and is indeed returning after missing the past two matches with a strain. He'll begin on the bench, differently from the three initial matches, where he posted one assist, three shots (one on target), four chances created, and six crosses (three accurate).

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with teammates Pena (strain) returned to training during Thursday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Pena will hope to return after missing each of the last two matches. He got off to a good start this season with one assist from four chances created in three starts but the presence of Chimy Avila will make it difficult to reclaim a starting spot on the right flank.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, logs assist in win Pena provided one assist from one chance created on three crosses (one accurate) in 62 minutes of Friday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Pena started over Nacho Vidal and it was a good choice as he set up Chimy Avila's header for the first goal. While there's too much sharing of minutes on this team to make him a reliable pick just yet, this is a good start for Pena after just joining the club this summer from Villarreal.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Osasuna Pena has signed a one-year contract with Osasuna after transferring from Villarreal, the club announced Friday.

Impact Pena never quite broke into the starting XI at Villarreal, but he tallied a combined three goals and three assists across his first two campaigns with the club before making just seven La Liga appearances in 2021/22. The 30-year-old is now joining Osasuna for next season, where he will compete with Jesus Areso to be Nacho Vidal's backup at right back.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Juventus Pena (shoulder) did not feature in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Pena was available for the first time in months following a shoulder injury, however he has a few teammates ahead of him in the pecking order. He has logged three shots, six crosses, four tackles and four interceptions eight appearances (one start) so far. Villarreal will face Cadiz away Sunday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Juventus Pena (shoulder) was in Villarreal's match day squad for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Juventus.

Impact Pena has been unavailable since December with a shoulder injury, but he was back on the bench Wednesday versus Juventus. Even when healthy, he only has six La Liga appearances this season with just one start.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training soon Villarreal manager Unai Emery said Sunday that Pena (shoulder) is expected to return to training with the team this week, according to Javier Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Pena hasn't played since suffering a shoulder injury that required surgery in December, but he's making progress with his recovery. Even when healthy, he has started just one La Liga game for Villarreal this season.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Pena has undergone surgery on his shoulder, Villarreal announced Friday. There is no timetable for his return at the moment.

Impact Pena suffered a shoulder injury in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, and he will have to miss an unknown amount of time while he recovers. He has made just six appearances (one start) in La Liga this season for Villarreal.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured in Copa del Rey Pena was subbed out in the second half of Wednesday's Copa del Rey victory against Atletico Sanluqueno after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact It is unclear whether Pena's potential injury will force him to miss additional game time, but he has made just six appearances in La Liga this season with just one start so far.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE