CARLES ALENA NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE