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ATHLETIC
8-6-10 · 10TH IN LA LIGA
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Sent off in draw Martinez was sent off in Friday's 1-1 draw with Levante.
Impact Martinez was handed his marching orders in the final moments of stoppage time to earn his second disciplinary suspension of the season. He'll miss at least Sunday's match against Granada and Yeray Alvarez is a likely replacement in the starting lineup until Martinez is eligible again.
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Attempts three shots in draw Williams attempted three shots (one on target) while adding one inaccurate cross and one foul drawn during Friday's 1-1 draw with Levante.
Impact Williams was among the team leaders in attempts, but he landed just one on target and didn't create any chances for his teammates. He had four goal contributions in his previous six matches coming in and will look to get back on track next Sunday against Granada.
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Makes three saves in draw Simon stopped three of four shots faced and conceded once from the spot during Friday's 1-1 draw with Levante.
Impact Simon performed admirably in this one and was perhaps a bit unlucky to have his clean sheet tarnished only by a penalty. He's only allowed three goals over his last four matches and will look to continue his strong form next Sunday against Granada.
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Converts penalty in draw Garcia scored a goal on two shot attempts (one on target) while creating three chances and drawing two fouls during Friday's 1-1 draw with Levante.
Impact After the hosts opened the scoring from the spot, Garcia answered back with a successful penalty of his own in the 56th minute. The tally was his fourth of the season, putting him well off pace from last season's haul of 15, but he'll look to add to his numbers next Sunday against Granada.
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Bilbao draws at Levante 1-1 before their Copa del Rey semi Athletic Bilbao has drawn at Levante 1-1 in the Spanish league
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Picks up suspension Lopez took four shots (one on goal) and conceded his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Villarreal. As a result of the booking, Lopez will be suspended f...
Impact Lopez has been nicely active over his last two starts with one goal from five total shots but still managed to pick up his first card in over two months to earn the short ban. His absence could result in a return to the lineup for a more defensively-minded player in Unai Vencedor and Lopez should return by the Mar. 7 match against Granada.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for fifth yellow card Garcia picked up his fifth yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Villarreal. As a result, he'll be suspended for Friday's trip to Levante.
Impact Garcia doesn't provide much fantasy value with nearly as many fouls committed (18) as interceptions made (20). Mikel Vesga is returning from his own suspension and could take his place in the lineup for Saturday's match.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension over Vesga completed his one-match suspension during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Villarreal.
Impact Vesga has only started in one of his last four appearances as Dani Garcia has taken on a bigger role in the midfield. Neither present a great deal of value as defensively-minded players but Vesga could promptly return to the lineup after Dani Garcia earned his own yellow card suspension for Friday's trip to Levante.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Completes suspension Nunez completed his one-match suspension during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Villarreal.
Impact Nunez has only appeared in 11 league matches this season but still managed to earn a suspension for yellow card accumulation. Still, Yeray Alvarez has only made 15 starts and Nunez will still get some opportunities to play as a part of a sold center-back rotation.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Logs eight crosses Berchiche recorded eight crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.
Impact Berchiche was busier than usual on the left side, as he and Iker Muniain each supplied eight crosses each from that area. Berchiche's cross tally marked his highest since a season-best 11 crosses on Nov. 8. Berchiche is averaging 3.6 crosses in starts at left-back this season.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in crosses and corners Muniain recorded eight crosses (one accurate), five corners and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.
Impact Muniain's tallies in crosses and corners have elevated during recent games while he has started on the left flank. Starting as a left midfielder, Muniain has averaged 6.3 crosses and 4.5 corners across his past four games. He will look to continue that level of statistical production Friday at Levante.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four shots Garcia recorded four shots (two on goal), two inaccurate crosses and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.
Impact Garcia had one of his better performances despite not scoring a goal. The forward had two shots on goal, the first time he recorded such this season. Garcia also recorded his highest shot tally since Oct. 4, when he had five against Deportivo Alaves.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots Sunday Williams recorded three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.
Impact Williams is not known to take more than two shots a game, but he did so Sunday for the sixth time this season. It was a step down from his previous one-goal, one-assist performance, so Williams will look to contribute to the scoresheet Friday at Levante.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Scores again Berenguer scored a goal on three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.
Impact Berenguer has now scored in back-to-back games for Athletic. The team made several changes in February, including the use of a 4-4-2 formation and starting Berenguer on the right side. He has been rejuvenated by averaging a goal per match across three games.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Lackluster during stalemate Simon made one save and conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.
Impact Villarreal's Gerard Moreno took two shots on goal, one of which Simon saved and the other he conceded. He remains a lackluster option for saves, recording more than two on only three occasions this season.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM
On bench against Villarreal Nolaskoain made the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.
Impact Nolaskoain has yet to play this season but has finally built up enough fitness to play in a match. He likely won't contribute much to fantasy but his return makes Athletic Club one of the healthiest teams in the league for now.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow card Vesga kept a clean sheet and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Monday's 4-0 win over Cadiz. As a result, he'll be suspended for Sunday's match against Villarreal...
Impact Vesga only started once in the last four league matches and still managed to concede the booking that would trigger his suspension. His absence, though not as impactful due to his role as a defensive midfielder, could see Unai Vencedor return to the lineup. Vesga should next be eligible to play in the following match against Levante.
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Keeps clean sheet in win Alvarez kept a clean sheet with four interceptions made during Monday's 4-0 win over Cadiz.
Impact Alvarez returned to the lineup after spending the Valencia match on the bench and put together a solid performance. The competition for places has grown stronger between Alvarez, Inigo Martinez and Unai Nunez, so each will likely share opportunities in the coming weeks. For now, the suspension of Unai Nunez will likely make Alvarez and Inigo Martinez the starters for the next match against Villarreal.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in win Gomez played in 11 minutes of Monday's 4-0 win over Cadiz.
Impact Gomez made his first appearance of the season after missing the beginning of the campaign with a broken clavicle and taking his time to return to full fitness. He spent the previous four league matches on the bench before making his debut Monday and will need to stay sharp if he wishes to stay in the lineup. In his last successful season, he scored seven goals and logged six assist from 34 appearances with Deportivo Alaves in 2017/2018.
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