Carles Alena - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Suspension over Alena is no longer banned and is an option for play moving forward.

Impact Alena is back in the mix after one game out due to suspension, missing the 1-1 draw against Elche. He will now look to help his team in the final matchdays as they try to avoid relegation, in the bottom three right now. He has earned stints of starts this season but is mainly a rotational piece recently, starting in 23 of his 34 appearances this campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers fifth yellow card Alena is set for a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Alena is not going to play in the next contest after a fifth yellow card last time out, set to miss the Elche match on May 9. Luckily for the club, he didn't start in their last contest, so this won't force a change, only losing some depth. However, with 23 starts in 34 appearances this season, he could reclaim a starting spot when returning, only having three matches left to play after the ban.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses Tuesday Alena generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Alena recorded five crosses Tuesday, his 12th match this season with five or more. He also created multiple chances for the first time since Feb. 27 and took two off-target shots despite only playing 32 minutes off the bench. He has four assists on the season, a career-high, but he's recorded just one since Oct. 5.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Active as set-piece taker Alena generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Alena has been Alaves' main set-piece taker all season long, and that gives him a decent floor in most matches. That said, the lack of goal involvement, either by goals or assists, ultimately limits his fantasy upside in most formats.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in 2-2 draw Carles Alena recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Monday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Alena recorded eight crosses while taking seven corners as his side drew 2-2. The midfielder is the main set-piece taker for Alaves, having taken 55 set pieces across the season. This is the third time this season that he has attempted eight or more crosses and seven corners in one match, which is the most he has had in any game this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Assists once Alena assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Alena helped get the lone goal for Alaves Saturday with an assist on two key passes. He breaks his scoresheet drought with his first since Oct 5, putting him at four on the season. His form has been better of late with eight key passes and three tackles won in the last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in away defeat Carles Alena registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Alena started his 12th game of the season and attempted five crosses, completing two. He has started the last two games, having four games before this where he was a substitute. The winger took one corner and is the third-highest set-piece taker for the team.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

"We've seen where they struggle" - Alaves star sends warning to Barcelona ahead of LaLiga clash Deportivo Alaves star Carles Alena has sent a warning to Barcelona ahead of their clash in LaLiga on November 29.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sets up two goals Alena assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Elche.

Impact Alena set up Toni Martinez in the 81st minute and Lucas Boye in stoppage time. Alena created three chances and also made 15 passes. This was his third assist of the campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal in victory Carles Alena assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Levante.

Impact Alena assisted Toni Martinez with the opening goal of the season for Alaves. In the whole season between his time at Getafe and Alaves he only assisted twice. In this game he attempted eight crosses, including six corners having only taken 11 corners in 14 matches last season.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Alaves Alena has signed a four-year deal with Alaves, joining from Getafe CF on a permanent move this time, the club announced.

Impact Alena had a decent loan with Alaves last season, featuring in 14 games, providing two assists and creating 19 chances for the Albiazul club. Alena is returning to Alaves heading into the 2025/26 season but will this time remain at the club as he signed a contract for the next four seasons. The left midfielder is expected to see consistent minutes for the upcoming La Liga campaign, similarly to last season under coach Eduardo Coudet.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Going back to Getafe Alena is going back to Getafe after spending the second half of the season on loan with Alaves, the club announced.

Impact Alena spent the second half of the season with Alaves on loan, playing in 14 games for the Blues, providing two assists and creating 19 chances. He is now heading back to Getafe, with whom he still has one year left on his contract, and could potentially be keen on moving during the summer transfer window.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good in Osasuna bout Alena created two scoring chances and generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Alena was peppy in the final third and put up stats across the board. He had only two goal contributions through two assists since moving to Alaves in January but was fairly productive thanks to a steadier role, totaling 15 shots (four on target), 19 key passes and 31 crosses (nine accurate) in 14 appearances (13 starts).

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in win Alena recorded four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Valladolid.

Impact Alena generated a season-high count of scoring chances, but it wasn't enough for him to get an assist in his fourth successive start. The midfielder delivered some corner kicks for the first time since March 14, although it remains unlikely for him to have those functions when Carlos Vicente and Joan Jordan are also on the pitch. In terms of goal involvement, Alena extended a string of 12 games without scoring or assisting.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in 0-0 draw Alena had two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Alena racked up multiple shots in a match for the third time in eight appearances, but he only has a total of nine shots with one shot on target in that span. Addtionally, this marked the first time in three appearances that he did not account for a chance created and it was his sixth straight game without recording an accurate cross.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in attack Carles Alena registered four shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Alena contributed in multiple facets of the game in Deportivo Alvaes' 1-1 draw to Mallorca on Sunday. In 90 minutes played, the left winger created three chances, completed both of his dribble attempts, made five passes into the final third, and put three of his five crosses on target. Since tallying two assists against Leganes on February 15, Alena has failed to register a goal contribution in his last two La Liga starts. He will aim to get back on track against Villarreal on Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in nine crosses in loss Carles Alena generated one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Alena led Alaves with a season-high nine crosses, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midfielder took three of their seven corner kicks in the match. He logged his seventh start in 12 overall appearances.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists twice Saturday Alena had two assists from two chances created while taking an off target shot and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Leganes.

Impact Alena set up Kike in the 25th minute and Joan Jordan in the 68th while leading Alaves with two chances created in the match. The assists were the first goal involvements of the season for Alena in what was his first start since moving to Alaves at the start of the month.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Alena (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Leganes.

Impact Alena was anticipated to be available for Saturday's game after sitting out the previous match with a slight injury. The injury does not seem significant, as he is back in the squad and has been included in the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Leganes Alena (undisclosed) missed the last game against Getafe, but the issue wasn't serious as he is already back in the squad and available to face Leganes on Saturday, coach Eduardo Co...

Impact Alena was ruled out on Sunday, but the injury was not serious as he is back and available for Saturday's clash. He could step directly into the starting XI on the left wing against Leganes.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Alaves Alena has been loaned to Alaves from Getafe, according to his new club.

Impact Alena will spend the remainder of the season on loan, although he will remain in La Liga, having been loaned to Alaves until the end of the season. He has served in more of a rotational role this season, starting in five of his 10 appearances this season. That said, he will look to grow his minutes a bit more with his new club, although a rotational spot is likely again.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Features in Copa del Rey Alena came off the bench and played in the Copa del Rey match against Granada on Friday.

Impact The playmaker made his long-awaited return from injury. He should be an option off the bench to add depth in Getafe's midfield.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will return in Copa match Alena (undisclosed) is in the squad to face Granada in the Copa del Rey on Friday, manager Pepe Bordalas told media Thursday. "Alena is fine and he'll be in the squad," Bordalas sa...

Impact Alena has logged just five minutes since the beginning of October, as he saw time off the bench in a 1-0 loss to Girona on Nov. 10, but he's expected to return here. He started in three of his his first six outings when available, so he should see regular minutes if he stays healthy in the second half of the campaign.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Alena (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Mallorca, manager Pepe Bordalas told media Friday. "The only two absences we have are the known ones of Mayoral and Alena."

Impact It's unclear if Alena will return any time soon, but the midfielder will have time to recover since Getafe's next game after the end-of-year break will come against Las Palmas on Jan. 12.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays shelved for Atletico Madrid clash Alena (undisclosed) didn't make Getafe's final squad to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Alena was a late call but will ultimately miss the fourth match in a row because of an injury. Luis Milla and Yellu Santiago are starting in the midfield.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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