ATHLETIC NEWS

Yeray Alvarez - Suspension cleared Alvarez is no longer suspended in the Europa League and is an option moving forward.

Impact Alvarez was sent off in the first leg against Roma and missed the second leg due to suspension. He has now served his ban and will be available moving forward. His next chance to play in the competition will be in the quarterfinal first leg against Rangers on April 10.

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Oihan Sancet - Unlikely for Thursday Sancet (quadriceps) isn't ruled out but remains unlikely for Thursday's match against Roma in the Europa League, coach Ernesto Valverde said in the press conference. "Sancet isn't...

Impact Sancet missed Sunday's match against Mallorca due to quadriceps discomfort and is unlikely to play Thursday against Roma in the Europa League. He is also doubtful for Sunday's match against Sevilla. Alex Berenguer is expected to replace him until he regains full fitness.

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Yeray Alvarez - Logs 12 clearances in draw Alvarez made one tackle (won), 12 clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Alvarez put up another spectacular performance at the heart of the defense, simply dominating opposing forwards and not let them generate danger from open play. His 12 clearances were a season high for domestic play and he has now 41 over his last six league starts, profiling as one of La Liga's most intriguing fantasy options at his position.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Benat Prados - Creates four chances in draw Prados created four chances, sent in two accurate crosses and made three tackles (two won) and two clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Prados is mostly known for his defensive contributions but this time he was way more impactful when his team had the ball as he paced all players in chances created. After being a substitute in each of the previous two league matches, the midfielder will hope this performance helps him to remain in the lineup for upcoming contests.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Allows one in draw Simon made one save and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Simon couldn't do anything to prevent Antonio Raillo's powerful header from finding the back of the net in the 56th minute but, on the other hand, he didn't have the chance to make some saves to offset the goals allowed and restore some value to his fantasy output. One of La Liga's safest goalkeepers, Simon couldn't rack up a lot of clean sheets since returning from the serious wrist injury that made him miss multiple months at the start of the season but at the other hand he allowed multiple goals once over his 10 league starts.

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Andoni Gorosabel - Delivers assist in draw Gorosabel delivered an assist, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1...

Impact Gorosabel was having an uninspiring outing until the 58th minute, when he set up Nico Williams' equalizer with a picture-perfect cross from the flank. This was just the second assist of the season for the right-back, who rarely can stay in the starting XI for consecutive matches.

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Nico Williams - Scores in draw Williams scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and sent in six inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Williams was once again one of his team's biggest threats up front and saved his team from another loss as he headed home a cross from the right flank to draw things level at 1-1 just before the hour mark. That's now three goals and two assists over the last four league games for the forward, who finally bounced back after a slow start of campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Back from suspension Galarreta completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Galarreta missed Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca and is now available to play on Sunday. He will return directly to the starting squad in the midfield for that game.

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Dani Vivian - Suffers muscle injury Vivian (undisclosed) is out for the time being due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Vivian will not make the call after suffering an injury in the 23rd minute of their previous match, as he is now dealing with a strain in his thigh. He is out for the time being and his return will depend on his evolution through rehabilitation. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Aitor Paredes or Andoni Gorosabel as likely replacements.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yeray Alvarez - Set for suspension Alvarez was sent off in the 85th minute of Thursday's 2-1 loss to Roma in the Europa League and will miss the second leg.

Impact Alvarez will miss the second leg against Roma after receiving a straight red card late in the game. Aitor Paredes is expected to take his place for that match. Alvarez will be available for the next round if Bilbao advances.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Unused Thursday Sancet (thigh) went unused on the bench during Thursday's clash with Roma.

Impact Sancet returned to the bench despite being doubtful for Thursday's clash, but went unused on the bench. The midfielder will hope to make his return to the pitch during a Sunday clash with Mallorca in La Liga action.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Off with knock Vivian was forced off with a knock during Thursday's clash with Roma.

Impact Vivian came off with an apparent knock during the first half of Thursday's clash with Roma. The defender was replaced by Aitor Paredes, who could see more chances in the starting XI if the injury to Vivian proves to be at all serious. He will have limited time to recover before a Sunday clash with Mallorca.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oihan Sancet - Trains, doubtful for Thursday Sancet (thigh) has returned to training and is doubtful for Thursday's match against Roma, according to Juanma Velasco of Marca.

Impact Sancet has seen a crucial update as they head into Thursday's UEL match, with the attacker returning to training two days ahead of the contest. This does give him a chance to make the call, as he was included on the traveling team, although he is still doubtful. either way, this is bright news, as a return should come in his next two matches, with the attacker starting in 20 of his 26 appearances this season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta - Will miss Mallorca game Galarreta will miss Sunday's game against Mallorca due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.

Impact Galarreta has accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for Sunday's game against Mallorca. Mikel Vesga is expected to be the one starting in the midfield for that game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Berenguer - Three shots and six crosses in loss Alex Berenguer registered three shots (two on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Berenguer attempted three shots, created two chances and attempted six crosses but failed to make the difference as his side fell to a 1-0 away defeat. This is the most shots he has had in his last five matches and is only the second time in the previous 18 he has had two shots on target.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Five shots without goal in defeat Williams had five shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Williams attempted five shots, but with only one on target, he failed to be involved in a goal. He also didn't create any chances in the game. This is the fourth away game in a row that he has failed to have a goal involvement. In his last two home matches, he has created four chances but has had no chances created in his last two away matches.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Three saves but concedes in loss Simon had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon made three saves for the third away match in a row. He also conceded once for the third match in a row with his two clean sheets since returning from injury both coming at home.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Diana Taurasi says goodbye to the game she helped grow Like so much of Taurasi's career, she managed an exit that everyone saw coming but that still caught us all a bit surprised.

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Oihan Sancet - Suffers thigh injury Sancet was forced off in the 68th minute of Sunday's 7-1 win against Valladolid after scoring a goal due to a thigh injury. The club confirmed he suffered a moderate muscle injury...

Impact Sancet will miss upcoming matches with a thigh injury suffered against Valladolid on Sunday. The timeline for his return remains uncertain as he awaits further evaluation. This is a tough loss considering his recent form with six goals in the last four La Liga games. In his absence, Alex Berenguer could see more opportunities in the attack.

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Yuri Berchiche - Two assists Sunday Berchiche assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 7-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Berchiche recorded his first two goal contributions of the season Sunday, both of which were assists. He set up Nico Williams' strike in the 35th minute, then used a cross to assist Maroan Sannadi's goal in the 43rd minute. It marked his second consecutive match with three chances created and five crosses, but this time he was able to convert those into goals.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Maroan Sannadi - Scores first Bilbao goal Sannadi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 7-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Sannadi recorded first goal for Athletic Club Sunday, a strike in the 43rd minute assisted by Yuri Berchiche's cross. He finished the match with two on-target shots and one chance created. He made his second straight start for Bilbao, showing the manager already trusts him in his system despite Sannadi joining the club just over three weeks ago.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Scores off bench Sunday Guruzeta scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 7-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Guruzeta found the back of the net Sunday with a strike in the 69th minute off an Inaki Williams assist. It marked his sixth goal of the season and his first since Dec. 21. He tied a season high with four shots (two on target) despite logging just 26 minutes off the bench.

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Oihan Sancet - Extends goalscoring streak Sunday Sancet scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 7-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Sancet scored another goal Sunday, this one coming just before halftime off a Mikel Jauregizar assist. It marked his fourth consecutive match with a goal and his 13th goal of the season. He took five shots in the win, his second most this season, and also created one chance before he was subbed off in the 68th minute for Alex Berenguer.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Jauregizar - Goal and assist Sunday Jauregizar scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Sunday's 7-1 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Jauregizar recorded a pair of goal contributions in Sunday's dominant win, his first two goal contributions since Sept. 29. He opened up the scoring with an outside-the-box strike in the 10th minute off a Nico Williams assist, then set up Oihan Lancet's strike just before halftime to take the 4-0 lead. He finished Sunday's match with three shots on target after coming into the match with just two through 21 appearances. He also created multiple chances before he was subbed off in the 64th minute for Ruiz de Galarreta.

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