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Alex Grimaldo exclusive interview: 'I'd have loved to have a coach like Xabi Alonso at 20' Grimaldo is thriving for Alonso's Bundesliga leaders. He tells The Athletic the keys behind his — and his team's — success

MARCH 2, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Whips in nine crosses Grimaldo took three shots (one on goal), crossed nine times (one accurate) and created two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but did lead Leverkusen with nine crosses in the match. Grimaldo is on a cold streak by his lofty standards this season with no goal involvement in back-to-back matches but has combined for 21 crosses and eight chances created as he remains a constant creative force from left wing-back.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet Saturday Grimaldo took an off target shot, crossed 12 times (five accurate), created six chances, made three interceptions and four tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 2-1 win over He...

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but was impactful on both sides of the ball leading Leverkusen in crosses, chances created, interceptions and tackles in the match. The wing-back's goalless match broke a streak of two matches with a goal involvement as he has failed to score or assist in just two of his last seven Bundesliga matches.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Xabi Alonso's caution and the in-form Alex Grimaldo helped Leverkusen destroy Bayern Xabi Alonso's team were vastly superior to Bayern, who have dominated German football for more than a decade. Here's how they did it

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores with lone shot Grimaldo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing four times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bayern.

Impact Grimaldo found the back of the net in the 50th minute scoring Leverkusen's second goal while leading the team in crosses and chances created. The goal was Grimaldo's first since November, but he's had at least one goal involvement in five of his last six Bundesliga starts.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Grimaldo had an assist while crossing six times (three accurate) and creating five chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Grimaldo set up Nathan Tella in the 33rd minute assisting Leverkusen's first goal while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. Grimaldo has three assists in his last three matches while crossing 22 times and creating 13 chances.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in eight crosses Grimaldo took three off target shots, crossed eight times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet while leading Leverkusen with eight crosses in the match. The match broke a streak of three straight games with at least one assist for Grimaldo who has crossed 27 times and created 12 chances over his last three starts.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two more assists Grimaldo had two assists while taking two off target shots, crossing eight times (six accurate) and creating five chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Grimaldo set up Nathan Tella in the 47th minute and Piero Hincapie in the 91st to assist two of Leverkusen's three goals while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. Grimaldo has four assists in his last three league matches while creating 12 chances and crossing 24 times.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up late game winner Grimaldo had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing 11 times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Grimaldo set up Exequiel Palacios in the 94th minute assisting the lone goal of the match while leading Leverkusen in both crosses and chances created. Grimaldo has assists in back-to-back matches while crossing 16 times and creating seven chances over the same timeframe.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Grimaldo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 4-0 win versus Bochum.

Impact Grimaldo assisted Patrick Schick's third goal in the 46th minute to help Leverkusen basically seal the deal in the first half. The midfielder now has five assists in the season, to go with nine goals so far. He also took all their four corner kicks in the match.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Grimaldo took two off target shots, crossed six times (one accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 3-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen with six crosses in the match. The wing-back has no goal involvements since the end of November, but remains a threat going forward as the main set piece taker for Leverkusen and a crossing machine on the flank.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Grimaldo took three off target shots, crossed eight times (three accurate) and created four chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Leverkusen leading the team in crosses and chances created. The wing-back has gone two straight matches without a goal involvement but has crossed 24 times and created five chances over the same amount of games.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 16 crosses Grimaldo took four shots (one on goal), crossed 16 times inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen with 16 crosses while taking 10 of the team's 16 corner kicks. The match broke a streak of two straight Bundesliga games with a goal for Grimaldo who has been in scorching form over the last month.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red hot form continues Grimaldo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Grimaldo found the back of the net in the 76th minute scoring Leverkusen's third and final goal. Grimaldo is in red hot form at the moment with five goal involvements in his past three Bundesliga matches.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Union Berlin Grimaldo scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Grimaldo scored the opener with a stunning long range effort in the 23rd minute assisted by Florian Wirtz. He assisted Jonathan Tah in the 73rd minute. He registered the most crosses in the game alongside teammate Jonas Hofmann and also made a clearance.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Saturday Grimaldo scored two goals while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Grimaldo scored in first half stoppage time before scoring the game winning goal in the 70th minute while leading Leverkusen with three shots in the match. Grimaldo has scored five goals in his last four matches in all competitions while taking10 shots, creating six chances, and crossing 16 times.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game winning goal Grimaldo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Grimaldo found the back of the net in the 62nd minute, scoring the game winning goal for Leverkusen while leading his side with four crosses. A threat from set pieces, this goal came from open play and was Grimaldo's second goal in his last three Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Sunday Grimaldo had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Koln.

Impact Grimaldo set up Jeremie Frimpong in the 32nd minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal of the match. The assist was the third in the Bundesliga for Grimaldo who has also chipped in with two goals from free kicks as a locked in starter for Leverkusen.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second free kick of season Grimaldo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Mainz.

Impact Grimaldo scored from a direct free kick for the second time this campaign after also doing so against Bayern Munich. He also contributed four tackles (two won) on top of three interceptions, four clearances and two blocks to cap an impressive two-way display.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of four goals Grimaldo had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing five times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 4-1 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Grimaldo set up Amine Adli in the 82nd minute assisting Leverkusen's final goal of the match. Grimaldo has three goal involvements in his first five Bundesliga appearances, a solid return considering Leverkusen's penchant to attack on the opposite side of the field from the wing-back.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brilliant free kick Grimaldo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times inaccurately, creating three chances and taking six shots (one on goal) during Friday's 2-2 draw w...

Impact Grimaldo scored his first Bundesliga goal by way of a free kick in the 24th minute while leading Leverkusen in both chances created and tackles in the match. The wing-back has two goal involvements through four starts this season while crossing 13 times and creating six chances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First Leverkusen assist Grimaldo had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing four times inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Grimaldo set up Victor Boniface in the 18th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of Grimaldo's Leverkusen career as the wing-back saw an improved role on set pieces during match day two, taking half of Leverkusen's corner kicks in the match.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses Grimaldo took an off target shot and crossed three times inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet lining up at left wing-back for his competitive debut with the club. Grimaldo has often been one of the better attacking fullbacks in Europe, but has competition for attacking output in a talented Leverkusen squad and may not see the same role on set pieces as he did during his time at Benfica.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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