DAVID ALABA NEWS

Makes two tackles in win Alaba won two-of-two tackles during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Chelsea.

Impact Alaba played no small part in securing a big win on the road during the first leg, though mistakes by the opposition made it easier to secure the victory. He'll now shoot for his first clean sheet in three matches against Getafe before the return leg against Chelsea.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema converts 2 of 3 penalties, Madrid wins at Celta 2-1

Karim Benzema has converted two of three penalty tries to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Alaba (groin) was pictured in training with Real Madrid on Wednesday and could be available at the wekend.

Impact According to Diario AS, Alaba will be fully fit for the Champions League second leg against PSG next week, and he might even be ready for the Real Sociedad game on Saturday. Nacho would be the alternative option in central defense in case manager Carlo Ancelotti doesn't want to risk Alaba before the PSG match.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Alaba suffered a small tear in his adductor muscle this week and missed Saturday's victory against Rayo Vallecano, according to COPE reporter Miguel Angel Diaz.

Impact Nacho replaced Alaba in central defense on Saturday and he could do so again versus Real Sociedad next weekend. But Alaba is expected to be fit by the Champions League second leg against PSG on March 9.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT defender Chris Richards targets "David Alaba route" at Bayern Munich after Hoffenheim loan The U.S. international hopes to follow in the footsteps of a Bayern Munich legend who proved himself a unique player thanks to his flexibili...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chris Richards on American players in Germany, taking the 'David Alaba route' and US World Cup dreams Chris Richards moved away from home in the USA when he was 16 and he is now back for a second loan spell at Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Logs four interceptions in 1-0 loss Alaba had four interceptions, two clearances and 43 passes completed in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to PSG.

Impact Alaba had a rough day at the office versus rampant PSG here. The defender hasn't had much production in peripheral stats of late but held clean sheets in back to back matches in La Liga and will continue to hold a huge upside in domestic competitions after grabbing seven clean sheets in his previous 10 matches.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for Supercopa Final Alaba (strain) played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's Spanish Supercopa Final win against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Alaba had missed the semifinal against Barcelona on Wednesday with a muscle strain, but he was back in the XI on Sunday, and should be fully fit heading into next weekend's La Liga clash against Elche.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid beats Barcelona for 100th time, reaches Cup final

Federico Valverde has scored in extra time as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses Supercopa match Alaba is not in Real Madrid's match day squad for Wednesday's Spanish Supercopa semifinal due to a muscle strain, according to SB Nation's Lucas Navarrete.

Impact Alaba's injury isn't expected to be serious, and he will have a couple more cup games to try to recover for before Real Madrid's next La Liga game against Elche on Jan. 23. Nacho is replacing him in central defense on Wednesday.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader with two clearances Alaba took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately, created two chances, made an interception, a tackle and two clearances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Getafe.

Impact Alaba was a part of the Madrid back line that allowed just one goal during Sunday's loss. The defender finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while his two clearances tied for the team-high total in the loss.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on Sunday Alaba is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Getafe.

Impact Alaba is good to go after dealing with COVID-19 and missing Madrid's previous match. The defender takes up a role in the center of Madrid's back four for Sunday's La Liga clash with Getafe.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should return against Getafe Alaba (illness) was called up by Real Madrid for the clash against Getafe on Sunday.

Impact Alaba missed Madrid's final game of 2021 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's back with the team and will likely get the start at center back Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19, Real Madrid announced Tuesday.

Impact Alaba will now miss at least a week while isolating, which means he is out for Wednesday's game against Athletic Bilbao. Nacho is likely to fill in for him in central defense alongside Eder Militao.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Alaba took three shots (one on target) and made two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Even Alaba did more attacking than defending from central defense on Sunday, but his side just couldn't find a way past Jeremias Ledesma in Cadiz's goal. On Wednesday he will face Athletic Bilbao, which have scored just 16 times in 18 La Liga matches this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Alaba kept the clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Alaba finishes the week with clean sheets in consecutive matches and has started every match during a run of 11 games without defeat. He's also scored two goals in that time and will look forward to Tuesday's visit from Inter Milan in the UCL.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Alaba kept a clean sheet with three interceptions made during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Alaba kept his first clean sheet from his last seven starts and tied his season-high for interceptions made in a single game. As a reliable presence on the back line for Los Blancos, his three assists in 14 starts have added as much value as his minutes played. With a tough schedule upcoming, it will be interesting to see how Alaba continues to progress in the lineup. Up next is a trip to Real Sociedad before the Dec. 7 UCL match with Inter Milan.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Sevilla Alaba (ankle) is in Real Madrid's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Alaba suffered a minor ankle injury Wednesday against Sheriff, and he has recovered enough to play from the start on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sevilla game Alaba suffered a minor knee sprain in Wednesday's Champions League victory against Sheriff according to Melchor Ruiz of Real Madrid TV, and he is a doubt to feature in Sunday's cla...

Impact Alaba's injury is not expected to be serious, but while he hasn't been ruled for Sunday, expect Nacho to fill in for him in central defense for the gam.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unfazed by guilty verdict, Real Madrid relying on Benzema

Karim Benzema and the teams that employ him appear unfazed by his guilty verdict for having played a part in the sex tape blackmail plot against a former France teammate

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurts ankle in win Alaba suffered a minor ankle injury during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. He also scored one goal on his only shot.

Impact Alaba was replaced by Nacho after 64 minutes and isn't expected to miss much time at the moment. That being said, his situation will still be monitored heading into Sunday's match against Sevilla. Should Alaba miss this game, Nacho and Eder Militao are a likely defensive partnership.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Alaba assisted a goal and made three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Alaba set up Karim Benzema's eventual game winner on Saturday with a beautiful cross as his side won a tight game over Rayo. It was already his third assist of the season, going along with the goal he scored in El Clasico a few on Oct. 24, but he will want to decrease the number of late goals his side has been giving up in tight games like this. After the international break he faces 17th-placed Granada, which have scored just 11 times in 12 La Liga matches.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Alaba made three clearances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Alaba plays an important role as a steady head without Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane still around but that doesn't always make him very valuable for fantasy outside of his consistent spot in the lineup. He's still kept five clean sheets across 14 starts in all competitions and will next face Rayo Vallecano, which will threaten through the presence of Radamel Falcao, among others.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid excels as Barcelona struggles, Atlético stutters

Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Sevilla are the ones getting things done in the Spanish League

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS