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Five poor crosses in defeat Pedraza sent in five inaccurate crosses and made two clearances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Pedraza had plenty of chances to produce strong crosses but failed to create even a single chance and truly looked off the pace. The left-back has been in and out of the starting XI recently, and hasn't been in good enough form to earn a more consistent spot. He's worth a look if starting, but not from off the bench.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses during start Pedraza attempted seven crosses across 90 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Pedraza averaged eight crosses across his last three La Liga appearances, two of them starts. Villarreal manager Unai Emery currently favors him to play over Alberto Moreno and Pervis Estupinan.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist during start Pedraza recorded one assist during a 4-1 UEFA Champions League win Wednesday against BSC Young Boys.

Impact Pedraza logged an assist during both of the Villarreal team's last two league-based games. His recent stat lines indicate he remains a worthy competitor concerning starts against Alberto Moreno.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Pedraza came off the bench to provide one assist during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Pedraza came off the bench for the second half after playing himself out of the starting XI due to his poor form. He looked good in the appearance off the bench though creating a single chance and sending in eight crosses. Next up will be a Wednesday Champions League clash with Young Boys.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fallen out of starting XI Pedraza hasn't started in the last three matches before the international break.

Impact Pedraza opened this season with appearances in five of the first six matches, but now hasn't appeared for three straight. It appears that the left-back is no longer the top option, and will be solely a rotation option. Pedraza has the ability to play his way back into the starting XI, as he's shown earlier in the season.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal held by Atalanta in return to Champions League

Villarreal has been frustrated by Atalanta in its return to the Champions League after a 10-year absence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Provides five crosses in draw Pedraza created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) and won three-of-four tackles during Monday's scoreless draw with Granada.

Impact Pedraza gave a composed performance to open the campaign as the starting left-back, though he'll still have heavy competition from Pervis Estupinan for minutes. Should he be able to hold down a starting spot, look for Pedraza as a capable defensive pickup with good attacking production.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in loss Pedraza sent in three crosses (one accurate), creating one chance during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Pedraza ended the season on a quiet note, and failed to add to his one goal and two assist tally. The midfielder struggled towards the end of the season, especially when he was made to lineup at left-back. Overall it was a disappointing campaign for Pedraza.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Pedraza, the former Leeds winger flying as a left-back under Emery at Villarreal Pedraza struggled at Leeds but is now one of La Liga's leading full-backs, thriving under Emery at Villarreal

MAY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Atlético Madrid wins again, stays 5 points ahead in Spain

Atlético Madrid has beaten Villarreal 2-0 to restore a five-point lead at the top of the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press