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Sevilla fires Argentine coach Matías Almeyda after loss to Valencia in the Spanish league

Sevilla has fired Argentine coach Matías Almeyda after another setback for the club in the Spanish league

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Denis Suarez - Set for suspension Suarez will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the La Liga.

Impact Suarez picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for the next clash against Osasuna after the international break. The midfielder has been mainly a bench option for Alaves recently, therefore his absence won't impact the starting pack.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Diabate - Subbed in on Sunday Diabate had two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Diabate replaced Lucas Boye at halftime and recorded five passes and two tackles. This was Diabate's first appearance for Alaves.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Parada - Assists winner Parada assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Parada started at left back and set up Abderrahman Rebbach's winner in the 78th minute. Parada also recorded four clearances and two tackles. He has now assisted twice in the last four games, where he was also sent off once.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Martinez - Nets brace Martinez was injured and subbed out in the 94th minute of Sunday's 4-3 win against Celta Vigo. He scored two goals and assisted once from six shots and two chances created before e...

Impact Toni Martinez spearheaded a comeback for Alaves, scoring twice and providing an assist. In the first-half stoppage time, he pulled one back following a pass from Angel Perez, before returning the favor by assisting Angel Perez in the 50th minute. Martinez then scored the equalizer in the 74th minute from an Abderrahman Rebbach assist to complete the three-goal recovery. Beyond Martinez's offensive output, he contributed two tackles and a clearance, reaching 10 goal contributions for the campaign.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes three Sivera made two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Sivera conceded thrice in the first half. He also recorded two clearances. He has now accumulated 13 saves and 10 clearances across the last four games and conceded nine goals. Next, he takes on Osasuna, who have netted four in the last four games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Enriquez - Ban over Enriquez has ended his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Enriquez has ended his time on the sideline after a ban and is set for a return, with the defender no longer suspended. He has started in 11 of his 21 appearances this season and will likely remain in a rotational role moving forward, notching a single assist this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Benavidez - Remains out Protesoni (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Celta Vigo, manager Quique Sanchez Flores said Friday. "No, Carlos [Protesoni] won't be available. He's been training well,...

Impact This game will mark a second straight absence for the defensive specialist, who can play either as a center-back or a defensive midfielder. His next chance to return will come against Osasuna on April 4, right after the international break.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Makes three saves in draw Sivera had three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Sivera was excellent all game long, but there was nothing he could've done on the sequence that led to Nicolas Pepe's goal, as the forward blasted a shot that went into an impossible angle. Sivera will have a tough matchup at Celta Vigo before the international break.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Martinez - Attempts three shots Martinez registered three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Martinez was Alaves' main scoring threat all game long, but he was unable to find the back of the net. The forward has five goals and two assists this season, and this has been the most productive season of his career already from a goal perspective.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Alena - Active as set-piece taker Alena generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Alena has been Alaves' main set-piece taker all season long, and that gives him a decent floor in most matches. That said, the lack of goal involvement, either by goals or assists, ultimately limits his fantasy upside in most formats.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Enriquez - Suspended one game Enriquez will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the La Liga.

Impact Enriquez picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo. The left-back has been a regular starter in the back line for Alaves this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Jonny likely playing in that spot against the Celeste.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal late show breaks Alaves hearts in exciting draw

Villarreal has moved into third place in La Liga after salvaging a late point away at lowly Alaves

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Jon Pacheco - Eligible again Pacheco has been cleared to play again following his suspension in Friday's draw with Villarreal.

Impact Pacheco was absent from one match after being sent off in his last appearance against Valencia, and such situation led to the formation of a back three with Victor Parada and Jonny taking more centralized roles alongside Nahuel Tenaglia. The Real Sociedad loanee could aim to return at the expense of either Parada or Youssef Enriquez in upcoming action. In that case, Pacheco may produce close to his averages of 5.0 clearances and 1.8 tackles per contest, although Alaves are unreliable for clean sheets.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Suspension served Guevara is available for upcoming contests after serving a one-match ban Friday against Villarreal.

Impact Guevara wasn't heavily involved over the last few weeks before his suspension, so he might come off the bench in the remaining games. The midfielder would be a source of passes and tackles if he gets meaningful minutes on the pitch at some point, challenging current starters Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibanez and Carles Alena.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey denies two new rape allegations after ex-Arsenal midfielder's not guilty plea on five previous charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to deny two new counts of rape following a preliminary hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Co...

MARCH 13 • goal

Thomas Partey denies two new rape allegations after ex-Arsenal midfielder's not guilty plea on five previous charges

Carlos Benavidez - Won't face Villarreal Protesoni (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Villarreal, according to Spanish site Naiz.

Impact Protesoni departed the last game with an injury, and the muscular discomfort will be severe enough to keep him sidelined here as well. His absence is another blow to a defensive line that will be very depleted for this contest.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Suarez - Assists off bench Suarez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Suarez entered the pitch in the 68th minute during Quique Sanchez Flores' first game as manager and registered his first league assist just three minutes later, with Lucas Boye heading home his corner delivery. He also contributed a season high two interceptions, one clearance and took one shot during his cameo.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Back to back braces at home Boye scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Valencia.

Impact Boye struck from the spot before heading home a corner to complete back to back braces in home games. He also tied his season high with six shots, continuing a pattern of high shot volumes with three or more in four of his last six appearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Allows three goals in loss Sivera made five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Valencia.

Impact Sivera made five good saves against Valencia's relentless attack but was beaten three times by goals that were beyond his control. The bigger concern however is a run of 12 consecutive games without a clean sheet, conceding more than two goals in four of his last five appearances, allowing 22 goals while making 38 saves with three or more in nine of those games. Another tough test awaits on Friday against Villarreal.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal beats Elche to stay level on points with 3rd-place Atletico in Spain as Getafe wins again

Villarreal has beaten struggling Elche 2-1 to stay level on points with third-place Atletico Madrid in La Liga

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Carlos Benavidez - Subs off with injury in loss Protesoni was forced off after dealing with discomfort in the first half of Sunday's 3-2 loss to Valencia.

Impact Protesoni was active in ground duels over his 30 minutes on the field before suffering the issue during his first start since Jan. 30. His status is uncertain for upcoming contests, but there's a chance he'll be sidelined for some time, which would be a considerable blow for a squad that also had Jon Pacheco sent off in Sunday's game. Other than Nahuel Tenaglia, Alaves don't have many other center-back options, so perhaps Ville Koski will see a rare opportunity if Protesoni is sidelined.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Receives red card against Valencia Guevara picked up a red card as a substitute in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Valencia.

Impact Guevara came off the bench but was sent off for a couple of yellow cards in stoppage time during the loss. He must now serve a one-game ban next weekend versus Villarreal, with his next chance to feature coming in the March 22 visit to Celta Vigo. However, his absence will be a blow to the depth of the squad with both Antonio Blanco and Jon Guridi currently favored in central midfield.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Sent off in defeat Pacheco received a red card in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Valencia.

Impact Pacheco was shown a second yellow card after committing a penalty kick during the final minutes of the game. This event forces the defender to miss the next clash against Villarreal through suspension, after which he may return to face Celta. Nahuel Tenaglia and, if fit, Carlos Protesoni (undisclosed) will be the likeliest center-back options while Pacheco is out.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Parada - Available again Parada has served his La Liga suspension and will be an option going forward.

Impact Parada should regain a starting position immediately after being ineligible for the last match against Valencia. With Parada back on the left flank, Jonny will be expected to return to right-back. Prior to the ban, the 23-year-old assisted twice over 19 appearances while averaging 2.2 clearances and 0.8 tackles per game.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Sevilla fires Argentine coach Matías Almeyda after loss to Valencia in the Spanish league

Villarreal late show breaks Alaves hearts in exciting draw

Thomas Partey denies two new rape allegations after ex-Arsenal midfielder's not guilty plea on five previous charges

Villarreal beats Elche to stay level on points with 3rd-place Atletico in Spain as Getafe wins again