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Stands out with defensive impact Mourino appeared in 25 games, with 20 starts for Deportivo Alaves in the 2024 season.

Impact Mourino showed strong in his role during his debut campaign with the club, as he averaged more than one interception per game, with 29 interceptions in his 25 appearances. He also performed 118 clearances and won 28 of his 43 tackles. He is likely to build on the example continue to provide a reliable presence in the back.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight clearances in victory Mourino registered one shot (zero on goal), eight clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Mourino finished with a team-high tally of clearances as part of a four-man back line that had little trouble against the league's bottom-placed squad. After being involved in four clean sheets over the last five games, Mourino is likely to stay among Alaves' most active defenders. That fact, along with his average of 4.7 clearances per match, guarantees him some statistical value which could be offset only by his propensity to receive yellow cards.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Mourino is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Mourino has cleared his ban due to due to yellow cards accumulation, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He is an undisputed starter when available and is expected to return directly to the starting XI.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Sevilla game Mourino will miss the game against Sevilla due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.

Impact Mourino has accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the game against Sevilla on Sunday. Pica is expected to be the one replace him in central defense with the likely important injury of Abdelkabir Abqar (hamstring).

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Creates from the back Santiago Mourino assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Mourino was excellent for Deportivo Alaves against Las Palmas on Friday. In 90 minutes played, the Uruguayan international tallied one assist, made three passes into the final third, completed his only dribble attempt, and won four of his seven duels. The assist was Mourino's first goal contribution in 12 La Liga starts this season, but hopefully he will continue to see the minutes he has gotten of late after the international break against Rayo Vallecano.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances vs Espanyol Santiago Mourino generated two shots (zero on goal), five clearances and three blocks in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Espanyol.

Impact Mourino led Alaves with a season-high three blocks during the home loss. The centerback also made the most clearances for his side. He now has nine starts in 14 overall appearances in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad to play Saturday Mourino (undisclosed) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Real Betis.

Impact The defender wil return from a two-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. Mourino is likely to return to the starting lineup now that he's healthy and ready to be back in the XI.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Girona game Mourino (undisclosed) is absent for Saturday's match versus Girona.

Impact Mourino will miss the second match in a row due to an unspecified injury. He'll attempt to return next Saturday against Betis. Abdelkabir Abqar and Moussa Diarra are starting in the back in this one.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in cup Mourino played 90 minutes during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Compostela in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Mourino returned from an injury he suffered at the weekend, playing the full 90 in the cup. The fact he was able to play such a large role straight away means the original knock was clearly nothing to worry about for the defender.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in first half Mourino was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Rayo with an injury.

Impact Mourino left in the 32nd minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Joan Jordan. The extent of Mourino's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Mallorca.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Alaves Mourino has completed a permanent transfer to Alaves from Atletico Madrid, according to his new club.

Impact Mourino is heading from one Spanish team to another, having joined Alaves on a five-year deal. He had yet to appear with Atletico's first team and seemingly didn't have a spot in the club, leading to his transfer. He will have to work his way up the pecking order with his new club, likely starting in a rotational to a reserve role.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Atletico Madrid Mourino has signed a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid after transferring from Racing Club in Uruguay, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Mourino started each of Racing Club's first 14 Uruguayan Primera Division matches in 2023, and the 21-year-old has now earned a move to La Liga with Atletico Madrid. He should start out as a backup center-back behind Stefan Savic, Jose Maria Gimenez, Mario Hermoso, Caglar Soyuncu and Cesar Azpilicueta in the depth chart.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE