DAVID ALABA NEWS

Nets first goal Alaba scored once on one shot during Sunday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Alaba scored his first goal of the season despite starting the match at center-back. The defender has stable, but limited value while he is stuck at center-back. If he moves back to full-back Alaba would immediately become an elite option in most situations.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona fans harass Koeman after Madrid wins at Camp Nou

Angry fans surrounded Ronald Koeman’s car and shouted insults at the Barcelona coach as he tried to leave Camp Nou following his team’s latest painful loss since the departure of L...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Shakhtar Alaba (knee) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Alaba suffered an apparent knee issue over the break, but he's clearly good to go and in his usual center-back role Tuesday. The hope for him, at least in terms of fantasy, is that the other center-backs on the team return to health, allowing him to play as a full-back, something he's done a couple times this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes traveling squad Alaba (knee) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash with Shakhtar.

Impact Alaba was fit enough to make the initial squad list and should be an option for Tuesday's clash. The defender will likely slot in at center-back once again, especially with the plethora of defensive injuries Madrid are dealing with.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid left sweating on Alaba availability for Clasico as he returns from Austria duty with knee injury ' Goal.com David Alaba has returned to Real Madrid from international duty with Austria nursing an injury and is now a doubt for an upcoming Champions...

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Suffers knee injury Alaba suffered a knee injury during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Denmark, according to AS.com.

Impact Alaba suffered the heavy blow to his knee during Tuesday's match and is doubtful for Tuesday's clash with Shakhtar. This is an even bigger blow for Madrid, who lost Eder Militao over the international break as well. Nacho would likely slot in at center-back with one or both of Alaba and Militao absent.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five chances created in two matches Alaba has created five chances in his last two matches heading into the international break.

Impact Alaba has found some creative form despite two disappointing results, creating five chances during loses to Espanyol and Sheriff. The defender offer less going forward playing center back, though he's been getting more time at left-back, and using that to improve his production.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Alaba provided an assist and made two tackles and three clearances during Wednesday's 6-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Alaba didn't rack up significant numbers on the defensive end due to lack of work, but made up for that setting up his side's fifth goal with a long ball that put Karim Benzema in scoring position. This was the second assist of the season for the versatile defender and he'll try to keep it during Saturday's home match against Villarreal.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against Inter Alaba sent in three crosses (one accurate), had three clearances and one interception and won one of two tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Alaba had a tidy display in the back and also contributed a little to the offense with some crosses. He has logged one assist, four chances created, 15 crosses and six tackles in four matches. Real Madrid will face Valencia away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

German clubs resist last-minute splurges on player transfers

German soccer clubs have resisted last-minute splurges on players with Leipzig’s signing of highly rated teenager Ilaix Moriba from Barcelona the most eye-catching move on the last...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader in crosses, interceptions Alaba crossed three times inaccurately, made three interceptions, a tackle (winning it) and two clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Betis.

Impact Alaba helped Real keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of clearances on the team while leading Real in both crosses and interceptions in the win.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nagelsmann says Bayern struggling to find new signings

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann says the club is having a difficult time finding players to sign because of the current economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets assist in debut Alaba provided one assist from two chances created on three crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 4-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Alaba finished his Madrid debut in style by setting up Vinicius Junior's goal in stoppage time. Playing at left-back due to injury issues and lack of trust to others, Alaba is still an immensely capable player, though his long-term spot in the lineup is probably at center-back. He'll next travel to Levante and Real Betis to finish out August.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema stays hot, leads Real Madrid to victory in opener

Karim Benzema picked up from where he left off last season and scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a comfortable 4-1 win over Alavés in its Spanish league opener

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bundesliga contenders: A look at Bayern, Leipzig, Dortmund

The new Bundesliga season begins with Bayern Munich the favorite to win yet another title

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern seeks to complete decade of Bundesliga domination

Fans are back but the fundamental question remains the same as the Bundesliga season begins Friday

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After 17 seasons, post-Messi era begins in Spanish league

The Spanish league season begins this weekend and it will be unlike any other in the last 17 years

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Features in friendly Alaba played in Sunday's friendly against AC Milan.

Impact Alaba had tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of July but is now on track to play in Saturday's trip to Deportivo Alaves. Depending on how things shake out, Alaba could be utilized as a left-back or center-back in his debut for Real Madrid.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid's Alaba tests positive for Covid-19 and could miss friendly clash with AC Milan ' Goal.com Real Madrid summer signing David Alaba has emerged as a doubt for the club's upcoming friendly clash with Milan after testing positive for Covid-19.

JULY 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Real Madrid dealt blow as Alaba tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of friendly clash with Milan ' Goal.com Real Madrid summer signing David Alaba has emerged as a doubt for the club's upcoming friendly clash with Milan after testing positive for Covid-19.

JULY 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Real Madrid confirm David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19 Real Madrid have confirmed new signing David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19.A brief club statement read: “Real Madrid C. F. confirm...

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid defender Alaba tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid defender David Alaba has tested positive for the coronavirus

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Alaba will be cutting things close as he'll need at least 10 days to return from isolation and has just over two weeks until the La Liga season begins. Given the recent departure of Raphael Varane, Alaba is expected to start alongside Eder Militao at center-back when both are fit. However, Ferland Mendy (leg) has yet to recover his own fitness and Alaba is also able to play on the left.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alaba says he's honored to take over Ramos' jersey at Madrid

New Real Madrid signing David Alaba says it will be an “honor” to wear Sergio Ramos’ No. 4 jersey at the Spanish club

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hopeful of new era, Bayern presents coach Julian Nagelsmann

An unprecedented nine straight Bundesliga titles, five German Cups and two Champions League titles in the past decade are not enough for Bayern Munich

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS