GERARD GUMBAU NEWS

Forces own goal as sub Gumbau registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gumbau subbed on in the 60th minute and took the shot that forced Antonio Sivera's own goal in the 80th to give Rayo Vallecano the win at home. The midfielder has two starts in seven overall appearances so far. He has no goals and one assist to his name.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Gumbau (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Girona.

Impact Gumbau is only missing one match due to his undisclosed issues, with the midfielder finding the bench to face Girona. He has only started in one match despite making the team sheet six times, as he will likely continue on the bench moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Wednesday Gumbau is questionable for Wednesday's match against Girona, according to manager Inigo Perez. "Yes, they are training, they will train with the group and, as I always say, dependi...

Impact Gumbau could be back with the team to face Girona after missing last match due to undisclosed issues. His availability will depend on a late fitness test, as he has not been cleared yet despite training. Even if he is an option, he will probably reside on the bench, only starting in one of his five appearances on the team sheet.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in win Gumbau assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Gumbau led the home side with three chances created, one of which led to Abdul Mumin's 50th-minute equalizer Monday. The central midfielder was replaced by Unai Lopez later in the game, which was his first start in the current campaign. The fact that Gumbau also took a few set pieces is a good sign for his fantasy value, but he's not guaranteed to retain the starting spot in future fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Gumbau generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gumbau led his team in crosses Wednesday, registering five to go along with one chance created and two shots. This was his third match in his past five appearances with five or more crosses. He also had a decent day in the defense, notching one clearance, two tackles and a pair of interceptions.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Gumbau generated one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Gumbau made the most crosses in the game but didn't create any chances. However, he contributed defensively with three tackles, three interceptions, and a clearance. In his last seven games, he has created nine chances and provided one assist against Almeria.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Shoots thrice off the bench Gumbau recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Cadiz.

Impact Gumbau was introduced at halftime, having played the full 90 minutes in the two matches prior, and he took three shots for the first time since late November in what was a losing effort. He only has one goal involvement in his last 17 outings as he has seen his role in the squad wane a bit in recent weeks.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible once again Gumbau completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Gumbau was suspended for yellow-card accumulation for the second time this season, but he should be eligible to face Real Sociedad, and he's likely to recover his regular place in the middle of the park. Gumbau has started in 20 of his 23 league appearances for Granada, racking up three assists, 29 chances created, 31 tackles, 20 clearances and 55 corners taken from his midfield role.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 10-card mark Gumbau picked up his 10th yellow card of the season in Sunday's draw against Almeria and will be suspended to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Gumbau is among the leaders in yellow cards, and he picked this last one despite playing just 25 minutes off the bench. This means the central midfielder will miss the match against Los Che, but his earliest chance to return will come next week at Villarreal on March 3.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seven corners Gumbau generated two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Monday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Gumbau was back in the starting XI for this one after only playing 22 minutes last time out against Betis following his recovery from a minor calf injury. He will likely regain his place as an entrenched starter now that he is back to full fitness and was able to play 80 minutes against Atletico.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench nod Gumbau (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Real Betis.

Impact Gumbau is back on the team sheet for Granada after missing the club's last match against Cadiz, lining up on the bench in his return. The midfielder should return to the starting XI in the club's next contest against Atletico Madrid on Jan. 22, as he has started in every match he has been available for leading up to this game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Gumbau (calf) has been deemed a game-time decision for Saturday's match at Real Betis, manager Alexander Medina told media Friday. "Gumbau trained with the team throughout the week...

Impact Gumbau was a late scratch for the Jan. 3 matchup against Cadiz, and even though Medina's report was encouraging, it seems Granada will take all the precautions they can to avoid another setback. Gumbau has started in each of his 17 appearances, so he'll likely crack the XI if he's deemed fit by the medical staff.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Left off Wednesday's match Gumbau (calf) was not an option for Wednesday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Gumbau was a late scratch Wednesday after suffering a minor calf injury. He had started his previous seven matches, recording 27 crosses (seven accurate), 16 tackles and 10 interceptions in that span. If the midfielder is not fit to play Saturday, then Alvaro Fernandez Carreras could be an option to start in the midfield alongside Sergio Ruiz and Gonzalo Villar.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses in Tuesday's loss Gumbau recorded two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 3-0 loss versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th min...

Impact Gumbau recorded a season high 10 crosses in Tuesday's loss, with three of them being accurate. He also created three chances for the third time this season and took four corners for the seventh time this season. While it was a productive match for him on the attack, he was once again hindered by yet another yellow card, his ninth booking in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Gumbau generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 12th minut...

Impact Gumbau recorded his team's only shot on target Sunday as he returned from his one-match suspension. In addition to his decent production on the attack, he set season highs in interceptions (three), clearances (two) and blocked shots (two) in his 73 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension Gumbau recorded three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Friday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minut...

Impact Gumbau will miss a Monday clash with Villarreal due to this yellow card, which will see him suspended. The midfielder will be tough to replace in the starting XI, though Sergio Ruiz or Oscar Melendo are two options that could slot into a more defensive role. Gumbau's first chance to return will be a Nov. 5 trip to Valencia.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Gumbau registered one assist from two chances created and sent in two accurate crosses in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Grenada.

Impact Gumbau picked up his second assist of the campaign when he played in Bryan Zaragoza for the second. Gumbau has created more chances (nine) than any of his teammates so far. The midfielder has started every game since arriving from Elche, where he picked up one goal and six assists last season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win versus Mallorca Gumbau assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Gumbau recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as he found Bryan Zaragoza in the 46th minute to take the 2-1 lead. He also set season highs in shots (three, zero on target), crosses (six, one accurate), and corners (four) in his full 90 minutes of playing time, the first time this season he played the full match.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Granada move Gumbau completed a transfer to Granada from Elche, Granada announced Thursday.

Impact Gumbau made the switch to Granada and will remain in La Liga despite Elche's relegation. The midfielder will be back in the top flight and now has the chance to compete for starting minutes once more. Gumbau made 35 appearances (31 starts) and contributed to seven goals on a dreadful Elche side in 2022-23.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Gumbau assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (five accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Gumbau assisted Lucas Boye for the equalizer in the 71st minute. He recorded the most crosses in the match (8). He also created two big chances. He was an important part of Elche all season and managed a goal and six assists. He also averaged 1.3 shots and 1.3 tackles per game. He is not expected to renew his contract with the club and is likely to leave as a free agent.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Gumbau took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Gumbau once again played well on both sides of the ball as his side squeaked out a win over Bilbao in stoppage time on Sunday. He's been averaging 2.9 chances created per match from midfield since the start of February, with 20 in total across five games in May alone.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 10 crosses Gumbau recorded 10 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact For the first time since Feb. 19, Gumbau has at least 10 crosses across a La Liga appearance. Between said date and May 20, he logged 77 crosses across 13 of 14 games Elche played during that span. The 5.9-cross average is a significant improvement compared to his season rate.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full match in defeat Gumbau registered four shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and nine corners in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Almeria.

Impact Gumbau failed to record a goal involvement in that match despite making four key passes. He registered the most crosses in the match. He also made three tackles and two interceptions. He has one goal and five assists this season and recorded two goal involvements last week against Rayo Vallecano.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists Gumbau scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gumbau was upstanding Saturday, contributing two goals Saturday to give Elche their first win since February. He's gotten the start in the last 16 matches played, recording a goal and two assists in that span. With five assists, the midfielder surpasses his career high while leading the team in both assists and chances created.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE