UNAI SIMON NEWS

Returns to training Simon joined his teammates in Wednesday's training session after returning from a short vacation.

Impact Simon was given extra time to return to his club obligations after starting for Spain at both the Euros and Olympics. With Julen Agirrezabala doing well in his absence, there's no need to rush Simon back into the team, though he's certainly the first-choice when fully fit.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

At 38, Alves helps Brazil to soccer gold by beating Spain

Malcom scored in the 108th minute and Brazil won its second consecutive gold medal in men’s soccer with a 2-1 victory over Spain

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Saturday, August 7

A roundup of gold medals from Saturday, August 7, at the Tokyo Games

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes two goals in loss Simon conceded two goals and made two saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brazil.

Impact Simon finally met an opponent capable of besting him, though it wasn't entirely his fault as both goals came from poor defensive showings by his teammates. As one of a few players to start for his club and then play at both the Euros and Olympics, Simon may get some rest before starting at Athletic Club, so monitor this situation as the La Liga season approaches.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps another clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet with one save made during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Japan.

Impact Simon has been one of the better players for any country all summer long and he had to go the distance in another extra time match to seal his side's advancement to the gold medal match. He'll move on to face Brazil in the Olympic finale and meet the side with the best attacking talent outside of his own.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in win Simon conceded two goals and made four saves during Saturday's 5-2 win over Cote D'ivoire.

Impact Simon had conceded two goals in the first three matches of the Olympic tournament then conceded twice in regular time of this game. While he was bailed out by Rafa's hat trick, Simon was still able to record yet another win and continue his impressive summer. Up next should be an even tougher test against Japan.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Simon conceded one goal and made five saves during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Argentina.

Impact Simon conceded just one goal in three group stage games, and this one came from an unmarked header off a corner, so the defense is just as much at fault. This should keep Simon in good form for the quarterfinal matchup with Cote D'ivoire, which scored three goals in their first three matches so far.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps another clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Australia.

Impact Simon hasn't had much asked of him during the tournament so far so he'll need to stay sharp as the opponents get tougher. For now, that may not be the case in the final group stage game against Argentina, which have scored once and conceded two goals in two matches to date.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in opener Simon kept a clean sheet with one save made during Thursday's scoreless draw with Egypt.

Impact Simon has been the top national team goalie all summer and he's began the Olympics with another positive performance. With one of the stronger defenses available in front of him, Simon should be worth tracking throughout the tournament.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal versus Italy Simon had three saves and four clearances and conceded once in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs against Italy.

Impact Simon had a pair of defence saves in regulation and was sketchy with the ball on his feet, but he did not do too much damage in this case. He saved one penalty during the shoot-outs. He closes the Euro with nine saves, two clean sheets and six goals allowed.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in regular time Simon conceded one goal and made one save during Friday's 2-1 win over Switzerland on penalties.

Impact Simon was only beaten by a defensive mixup and was otherwise composed in his decision making throughout the contest. This match should be enough to prove that Simon has regained mis confidence or never lost it following a big mistake in the Round of 16 against Croatia, though the opponents will only get tougher in the coming games.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'He's got big balls!' - Koke full of praise for Spain hero Unai Simon after shootout win ' Goal.com Spain midfielder Koke says his team-mate Unai Simon has "big balls" after the goalkeeper stepped up to lead the way in a shootout win over Switzerland.

JULY 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Spain beats Switzerland, reaches Euro 2020 semifinals

Spain reached the semifinals of the European Championship by beating Switzerland 3-1 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw through extra time

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Italy advances to semifinals at Euro 2020

Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinals

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedri indispensable as Spain bids to make semis at Euro 2020

Spain is on the charge at a major soccer tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unai Simon is not the first to be struck by Spain's goalkeeping curse - but will he be the last? Spain have often had very good No 1s - some of the best around, in fact - but they have all faced difficult moments with the national team

JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unai Simon rebounds from own-goal to help Spain advance

Unai Simon made one of the biggest blunders of the European Championship and then made one of the tournament’s biggest saves

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morata scores as Spain beats Croatia 5-3 in extra time

Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal scored in extra time to give Spain a 5-3 win over Croatia and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unai Simón must love baseball, because this is a whiff Spain’s keeper allows pass from Pedri to dribble into goal

JUNE 28, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Gives up howler, still gets win Simon conceded three goals and made four saves during Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia.

Impact Simon first misplayed a pass from Pedri that went straight into his own net before a composed performance kept his team in contention to win. He's had a solid tournament so far with two clean sheets in four games, so Simon should remain a good option if the matchup isn't too difficult and he puts his mistake well in the past.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Swiss beat France on penalties at Euro 2020

Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer saved a penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe in a penalty shootout to knock France out of the European Championship

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in win Simon kept a clean sheet with no saves made during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Slovakia in Group E.

Impact Simon walks out of the group stage with just one goal conceded and one save made. If the attack can score at the same pace that it did in this game, then Simon will go from a reliable player to one of the better goalkeeping options in the tournament during the knockout rounds.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Simon conceded one goal and made one save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Poland in Group E.

Impact Simon has barely faced a challenge through two games but Robert Lewandowski spoiled his good record in the second half of this game. As one of the best attackers Simon will face in the tournament, this makes some sense that he lost the battle here. However, that won't be the case in the final group stage game against Slovakia, where counter attacks will be the primary threat instead of any one player.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in opener Simon kept a clean sheet with zero saves made during Monday's scoreless draw with Sweden.

Impact Simon barely had anything to do but still had to stay on his toes against Alexander Isak and a decent opposition side. A similar situation will take place in the next matches against Poland and Slovakia, which may not get many shots off but will try to beat Simon's teammates on the counter attack.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Euro roster Simon finished the season with nine clean sheets in 37 starts and a place on Spain's roster for the Euros.

Impact Simon only conceded 40 goals across the campaign and was a narrow loser in two attempts for the Copa del Rey. He's been the starter for his national team for much of the past year, and David de Gea's recent failures in the Europa League final should do more to solidify Simon's place in goal when the Euros begin in June.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE