Alavés Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Hugo Novoa - Uncertain for Saturday Novoa (undisclosed) recovered from his injury, but his availability for Saturday's game against Atletico Madrid is uncertain due to a potential transfer away from the club, manager...

Impact Novoa's situation is no longer fitness-related, as he has an option to leave Alaves in the coming days. Even if he stays with the club, he's not expected to be a regular, so his fantasy upside will be limited.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Won't be available vs. Atletico Boye won't be available for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid since he's dealing with a knee sprain, manager Eduardo Coudet told media during his pre-match press conference...

Impact Boye completed a move to Alaves earlier this month, but the striker won't be able to make his debut against Atletico since he continues to nurse an ankle sprain he suffered during preseason with Granada. The striker will aim to recover ahead of the matchup against Athletic Club after the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Signs with Alaves Pacheco has joined Alaves on loan from Real Sociedad for the 2025/26 season, his new club announced.

Impact Pacheco joins Deportivo Alaves on loan from Real Sociedad for the season. The 24-year-old defender, formed at La Real, has played 66 La Liga matches since debuting in 2020/21 and recently won Olympic gold with Spain in Paris 2024. The center back is known for his anticipation, aerial strength, clean distribution, and versatility Pacheco is expected to add solidity and competitiveness to coach Eduardo Coudet's defense.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Signs with Alaves Pacheco has joined Alaves on loan from Real Sociedad for the 2025/26 season, his new club announced.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Lets in one Sivera made five saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Betis.

Impact Sivera was solid despite conceding a goal. He also kept the ball away with two clearances. He has made seven saves in the opening two games, but has not recorded a clean sheet. Next weekend he faces Atletico Madrid, who have had a poor start to the season and only scored twice in two games.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Garces - Picks up yellow Garces registered two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Garces was booked in the 78th minute for a foul. Aside from that booking, he played centrally in defense and recorded six clearances, four tackles, two interceptions and a block. He also rotated the ball well, completing 44 passes with over 90 percent accuracy.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Blanco - Subbed off late Blanco registered two tackles (zero won) and one clearance in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Blanco picked up a yellow card for arguing with the referee. He struggled to influence the game and was replaced in the 89th minute. He also made two tackles and one clearance.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lo Celso gives Betis win over Alaves in La Liga home opener

Giovani Lo Celso has scored an early goal as Real Betis beat Alaves 1-0 for its first victory in La Liga

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Lucas Boye - Seals Alaves move Boye has completed a transfer from Granada to Alaves, his new club announced Friday.

Impact Boye will add depth upfront for Alaves. He's expected to be an option for the final match before the international break against Atletico Madrid on Aug. 30.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Alena - Assists opening goal in victory Carles Alena assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Levante.

Impact Alena assisted Toni Martinez with the opening goal of the season for Alaves. In the whole season between his time at Getafe and Alaves he only assisted twice. In this game he attempted eight crosses, including six corners having only taken 11 corners in 14 matches last season.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Tenaglia - Scores last minute winner in opener Tenaglia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Levante.

Impact Tenaglia scored in the 92nd minute to seal his side's 2-1 victory on the opening day of the season. He connected with Carles Alena's ball to score from his only shot of the game. He won both of his tackles in the match and made nine clearances to help his side defensively.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Martinez - Scores opener in 2-1 win Martinez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Levante.

Impact Martinez scored his club's first goal of the season in a full 90-minute appearance. Last season, he scored four goals but only started nine matches and completed 90 minutes on only two occasions. In all of last season, he only bettered his four shots in a game once across all of last season, and on only three occasions did he match the two chances created that he had in this game.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Two saves in 2-1 victory Sivera had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Levante.

Impact Sivera started his season with a 2-1 victory at home to Levante, but he did concede once while making a save. Last season he kept eight clean sheets with four coming in his last six games. Of his eight clean sheets, six came at home last season, and this will be an area to target the keeper as a fantasy asset.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Novoa - Missing out Saturday Novoa (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Levante.

Impact Novoa is not with the team Saturday and appears to be taking a cautious route, with the midfielder left on the sidelines after entering the match questionable. He will look to now train during the week and return to face Betis on Aug. 22, seeming feasible after he almost played Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Novoa - Questionable to face Levante Novoa is questionable for Saturday's match against Levante due to an apparent injury, according to manager Eduardo Coudet. "I don't rule out Hugo, but today I don't know if he'll...

Impact Novoa looks to have suffered an injury in the buildup to their season opener, with the midfielder now questionable to face Levante. This will likely force him into some testing ahead of the match, needing to pass to be an option. Even if he is fit, a bench spot is likely, only started in two of his five appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Parada - Sings new deal Parada has signed an extension until 2029, according to his club.

Impact Parada has inked an extension with Alaves for the next four years, linked to the club until 2029. He spent last season on loan but now seems to have a role on the team after his extension, likely to see more time than he did in the 2023/24 season, where he earned two appearances. He is currently set to be their first depth option in the defense, possibly finding a larger role.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariano Diaz - Officially signs with Alaves Mariano has signed a two-year contract with Alaves until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Impact Mariano trained with Alaves in the preseason and seems to have convinced manager Eduardo Coudet enough to stick around on a two-year deal. The striker, who has played for Real Madrid, Sevilla and Lyon, among other teams, in the past, should add depth to the club's attacking line.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Diarra - Starts during preseason Diarra (nose) started and played 60 minutes in a friendly against Castellon.

Impact Diarra missed the season finale to end the 2024/25 season but is now fit to enter the 2025/26 season, playing 60 minutes in a preseason friendly. He started in 20 of his 26 appearances last season and held a starting spot until a few injuries hindered the campaign, unlikely to lose his starting role to start the season.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Alena - Signs with Alaves Alena has signed a four-year deal with Alaves, joining from Getafe CF on a permanent move this time, the club announced.

Impact Alena had a decent loan with Alaves last season, featuring in 14 games, providing two assists and creating 19 chances for the Albiazul club. Alena is returning to Alaves heading into the 2025/26 season but will this time remain at the club as he signed a contract for the next four seasons. The left midfielder is expected to see consistent minutes for the upcoming La Liga campaign, similarly to last season under coach Eduardo Coudet.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Enriquez - Moves to Alaves Enriquez has completed a transfer to Alaves from Real Madrid, according to his new club.

Impact Enriquez has found a new home this offseason but won't move far, remaining in La Liga after signing a deal with Alaves until 2029. He comes from the ranks of the Real Madrid Academy, still having yet to experience first-team minutes. That said, he will hope for his debut in La Liga this season, having a much better chance with his new club.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raúl Fernandez - Signs one-year deal Fernandez has signed with Alaves out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Fernandez is finding his way back into La Liga this season after a year outside of the first tier of Spanish football, having joined Alaves on a one-year deal. He last played with Mirandes during the 2024/25 season, serving in 46 games for the club. He is likely set to serve as their backup moving forward, not seeing much time unless an injury occurs or he is needed in Cup matches.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny Otto - Signs with Alaves Jonny has signed a contract with Alaves until 2027, the club announced.

Impact Jonny returns to La Liga after spending the last two seasons with Greek side PAOK, where he made 29 appearances across domestic and European competitions. A former Spain youth international and longtime Wolves player, Jonny will bring top-flight experience from both La Liga and the Premier League to Alaves' backline, which will likely fight next season to remain in the Spanish top flight.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Parada - Heading back to Alaves Parada is heading back to his parent club Alaves after ending his season-long loan spell in Mirandes.

Impact Parada featured in 39 games across all competitions for Mirandes while on loan from Alaves, providing one assist. The left back could have helped the club get promoted to the Spanish top flight but fell short in the final step of the playoffs. Parada is now heading back to his parent club with one year left on his contract, and his future is a bit uncertain since it is not yet clear if the club will count on him heading into the 2025/26 La Liga season.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Maras - Back with Alaves Maras is heading back to his parent club Alaves after ending his season-long loan spell in Gijon.

Impact Maras featured in 28 games across all competitions for Gijon while on loan from Alaves, providing one assist. The central defender is now heading back to his parent club with two years left on his contract, and his future is a bit uncertain since he was loaned out in the last two seasons and could be on the move again heading into the 2025/26 season.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin Panichelli - Shines on loan Panichelli scored 20 goals and added four assists in 40 matches on loan with Mirandes.

Impact Panichelli returned to Alaves after a wildly successful loan spell with Mirandes. He now has the chance to lead the line for Alaves in the top flight. The striker will be in four a tough time against some of the top teams in the world, but he showed a scoring touch in the second division.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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