CARLES ALENA NEWS

Possibility for Sunday Alena (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Pepe Bordalas. "Carles is also working and well, let's wait, we still have one...

Impact Alena is a late call for Sunday, with the midfielder having trained but not cleared of his injury. This would be great news for the midfielder, missing the club's past three matches. However, he will likely only see a spot on the bench if fit, only starting in three of his 13 appearances on the team sheet.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Monday Alena (undisclosed) is not on the squad to face Espanyol on Monday.

Impact The central midfielder remains sidelined with an undisclosed issue and hasn't played since logging five minutes off the bench in a 1-0 loss to Girona on Nov. 10. His next chance to suit up will come against Atletico Madrid on Sunday, but even if he's deemed available. he's not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Real Madrid Alena (undisclosed) won't play against Real Madrid on Sunday, manager Jose Bordalas told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "We have four absences and Carles [Alena]...

Impact Alena is set to miss a second straight game with an undisclosed injury. However, his absence shouldn't make much of an impact in terms of fantasy, as he has made just three starts this season -- and none since Sep. 25.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Alena (undisclosed) is not on the team sheet for Friday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Alena will miss his first official match of the season with an injury. He's been an unused sub six times, appearing seven times as he remains a bench option for a second year in a row.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Friday Alena (thigh) is available off the bench to face Athletic on Friday.

Impact Alena is set to make his return to action after missing the last three matches with a thigh injury. He's not expected to play a prominent role down the stretch for Getafe, as he's been mostly used as a bench alternative.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on team sheet Alena (thigh) is on the team sheet for Friday's match against Athletic Club.

Impact Alena is on the team sheet as expected after missing the last three matches with a thigh injury. He will likely return to his depth option role after only starting just twice since Jan 21. In that span, the midfielder generated 14 crosses (eight accurate), six tackles, and three clearances in nine games.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Friday Alena (thigh) could be on the team sheet to face Atheltic on Friday, according to manager Pepe Bordalas. "Carles has trained normally with the group, and it is, come on, a very gre...

Impact Alena could be making his return to play Friday after missing the club's past couple of matches due to a thigh issue. This is excellent news for the club, as they gain back some depth into the team. However, he should only be expected to serve off the bench if available, possibly getting some time off the bench, as he serves in a rotational role, only starting in nine of his 24 appearances this campaign.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Alena (thigh) is progressing in his recovery but won't be available for Saturday's match against Almeria, manager Jose Bordalas told media during Friday's pre-match press conferenc...

Impact Alena is set to miss a third consecutive match, but all signs seem to indicate he might be ready for the May 3 matchup against Athletic Club at home. Even if deemed available, Alena shouldn't be much of a fantasy factor since he's made just nine starts this season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Absence confirmed Alena suffered a thigh injury during training and will not be an option for Sunday's clash with Real Sociedad, per manager Pepe Bordalas.

Impact Alena already missed last match through injury and will not be an option again with a thigh injury. He's only made one start in the last eight appearances, giving him a total of just nine starts in 24 appearances, scoring and assisting once.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Alena completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Impact Alena wasn't part of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano this past weekend, and it's uncertain if he'll slot right back into the starting lineup against Real Sociedad. After all, the former Barcelona midfielder has started in just nine of his 24 league appearances this term. As a result, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside in most formats.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Earns yellow-card suspension Alena was booked in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla and earned an automatic yellow-card suspension after picking up his fifth caution of the season.

Impact The central midfielder hasn't been much of a regular for Getafe this season, starting in just nine of his 24 appearances, so his absence shouldn't be much of an issue from a fantasy perspective. He'll miss the game against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, but he should be eligible to face Real Sociedad on April 21.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent role Alena has started just once in four matches before the November international break.

Impact Alena opened the season as a consistent piece of the starting XI and an offensive threat. His role has seemingly dwindled since as the midfielder surprisingly falls out of the starting XI more often than not. It's also now been eight matches since Alena last created a chance, and nine since he last scored.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first half in defeat Carles Alena scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-3 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Alena is known for his creativity in midfield, but he showed an unknown ability in this one, as he rose higher than every Sociedad defender to head home a cross from Diego Rico. Alena has been rotating between the starting lineup and the bench, but he has one goal and one assist across six appearances (four starts).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as substitute Alena assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Across the 2023-24 La Liga so far, Alena has been a substitute twice across his five appearances. Surprisingly, he was better both times compared to his three games started. Sunday proved such, as Alena logged the assist to Getafe's third goal, scored by Nemanja Maksimovic.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Monday Carles Alena registered two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-0 win against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Alena provided a massive spark in midfield for the Madrid-based side, as he came into the game midway through the second half but was influential in the final third, testing the opposing goalkeeper and also creating for others. It wouldn't be a surprise if he moves into the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play Sunday Alena has served his one-match suspension and will be in contention versus Valladolid on Sunday.

Impact Alena had started five straight matches prior to his ban, so he should be in the mix to reclaim his spot on the pitch versus Valladolid. In those outings, the attacking midfielder recorded eight shots (zero on target), 14 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners. Given his role on freekicks and corners, Alena should offer solid top-half fantasy production heading into the season finale.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 10th yellow card Carles Alena recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th...

Impact Carles Alena will serve his second match ban of the season for yellow card accumulation. He's started the last five games after coming off the bench his previous nine contests. This means that Juanmi Latasa and Jaime Mata will be the pair to start up top against Osasuna.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against Celta Alena had four off-target shots, created one chance and drew four fouls during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Alena made his second consecutive start and, compared to his previous performance, was much more active on the attacking end, but lacked accuracy when he stepped into the box to finish plays. Anyway, the midfielder will hope this production was enough for him to remain in the lineup for Saturday's visit to Real Madrid.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in loss Carles Alena registered six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Alena registered a season high six crosses (one accurate) Sunday. He also took three corners and created one chance in his 64 minutes in his first starts since Feb. 12. He also picked up a yellow card in the 37th minute, his ninth booking of the season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for first team Alena served a one-match ban during a clash with Valencia and is now set to return.

Impact Alena was sent off against Rayo and served a one-match ban. The midfielder will now be able to return to the first team for a Monday trip to Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Carles Alena was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match versus Rayo Vallecano following a second yellow card.

Impact Carles Alena was shown his second yellow card during the 54th minute of the game and made Getafe play down a man for the remainder of the contest. He will now sit out next match against Valencia.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Alena had two shots (one on target), one chance created and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss at Barcelona.

Impact Alena put together a solid performance Sunday, as he had one shot on target and created a chance in the loss. He played the full 90 minutes for the seventh game this season, and has not had a goal contribution in any of those matches. He has four goal contributions on the season (two goals and two assists) in 17 appearances (all starts), but has not had one since an assist versus Elche on Oct. 31.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone goal of match Alena had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and crossing once accurately during Monday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Alena set up Enes Unal in the 54th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was a team-high second of the season for the midfielder to go along with two goals in his 11 starts.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Alena completed his one-match suspension during Monday's 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo, making him available for Monday's trip to Elche.

Impact Alena was suspended just after his best game of the season, scoring once and logging one assist during the Oct. 18 draw with Athletic Club. Now that he's available again, Expect Alena to return to the lineup over Angel Algobia or Nemanja Makismovic.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Incurs yellow card ban Alena will miss Monday's trip to Celta Vigo after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season during Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Alena scored, assisted and picked up this suspension during an impressive display in Tuesday's draw. As the absence is an unfortunate side effect of the events, Luis Milla will help replace the creative work of Alena while the potential return of Mauro Arambarri would be a major boost.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE