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Done for Sociedad Zubeldia (hamstring) did not get the call for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Zubeldia's season was set to be over after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. He ends the year making 29 starts in 30 appearances, generating two assists while logging in 94 clearances, 32 tackles (25 won) and 32 interceptions.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season in jeopardy Zubeldia picked up a hamstring injury in the final training session before Saturday's 2-0 win over Las Palmas as his season is set to be in jeopardy, reports Noticias de Gipuzkoa.

Impact Zubeldia had only missed a few matches this season, having been able to start 29 times in 30 appearances this season, producing two goals while averaging about 3.1 clearances per game. Both Robin Le Normand and Jon Pacheco are set to continue to start at center back for Sociedad.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Zubeldia completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Barcelona on May 13.

Impact Zubeldia missed the 2-0 win over Las Palmas, but he should be back in the XI to face Barcelona, as he's been a regular starter at the back for the Donostiarra side in league play. He's racked up 29 starts and 30 appearances during the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face Las Palmas Zubeldia received his 10th yellow card of the Liga season and will be suspended to face Las Palmas on Saturday.

Impact Zubeldia will be suspended for yellow-card accumulation for the second time this season. The defender's next chance to return will come against Barcelona on May 13.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game ban Zubeldia completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact The veteran defender has started in all but two of the league matches he's been available for this season, and he seems to be a lock to return to the central defense alongside Robin Le Normand for a tough matchup against the league leaders. Zubeldia has racked up 94 clearances, 32 tackles and 30 interceptions this season.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off with straight red Sunday Zubeldia was sent off due to a straight red card in the 87th minute of Sunday's 2-2 draw against Almeria. He finished with three clearances and two tackles.

Impact Zubeldia was sent off after grabbing Anthony Lozano inside the box when the Honduran striker was about to score from close range. Zubeldia will miss the Getafe match on Sunday, and if his ban is not extended by the Disciplinary Committee, then the defender would be eligible to face Real Madrid on April 27.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's win Zubeldia assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Impact Zubeldia assisted Takefusa Kubo's goal in the 38th minute Sunday, his second assist of the season and his first since Dec. 2. It came on the only chance he created in the match and he added one tackle and two clearances before being subbed off in the 64th minute for Jon Pacheco. He also picked up his ninth league booking of the season, which puts him one away from another suspension.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first assist of season Zubeldia assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Zubeldia earned his first assist of the season on Saturday, finding Umar Sadiq in the 41st minute to equalize the game. This was a rare assist for the defender, as he only registered one all of last season. He was also decent in the defense, notching three tackles and three interceptions.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible after suspension Zubeldia is an option for the Nov. 26 match against Sevilla after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Zubeldia is back in contention for Sociedad after serving his one-match suspension due to picking up five yellow cards. This will be a huge boost back into the squad for the club, as the defender is a regular starter for the team, starting in all but one match before his ban. With Zubeldia most likely returning to the starting XI for their next contest, expect Aritz Elustondo or Hamari Traore to return to the bench.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to serve suspension Zubeldia is set to serve a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Barcelona.

Impact Zubeldia will not be an option for Saturday's match against Almeria after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. The defender was already lucky not to miss the contest against Barcelona after his Yellow card against Rayo was overturned, resulting in him only having four yellow cards before ultimately gaining another in the same match he was almost suspended for. His next match available will be against Sevilla after the international break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension overturned Zubeldia will be eligible to play in Saturday's match against Barcelona after his yellow card versus Rayo Vallencano was overturned by La Liga, according to Real Sociedad.

Impact Zubeldia will avoid a one-match suspension after having his yellow card overturned by the La Liga rules committee. This is a lucky break for Sociedad, as they will now have their regular starting central defender back in the lineup for a tough match against Barcelona. The defender should be in the starting XI on Saturday, as he has started in each of the club's last six matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for next match Zubeldia will be suspended for Saturday's match against Barcelona after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Zubeldia will be sidelined for his first match of the season after picking up his fifth yellow card and earning a suspension. Unfortunately, his absence will affect the squad heading into an important contest, as he has been a regular starter this campaign, so expect Aritz Elustondo or Jon Pacheco to start in the center of the defense. Zubeldia will next be available in the La Liga on Nov. 11 for their match against Almeria.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles Zubeldia recorded four tackles (three won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Zubeldia ups his average tackles per match to 2.5 after logging in four on Wednesday. He has also been averaging about 2.3 clearances per game with 15 in the last six games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in season finale Zubeldia made a block, three clearances and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Sevilla. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Zubeldia returned to a more consistent starting role in central defense this season with a goal, an assist and nine clean sheets in 31 La Liga appearances (29 starts) after a couple of spottier campaigns the last two years. The 26-year-old just signed a six-year contract extension with Sociedad in May, and he'll be playing Champions League football with the club next season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Zubeldia will be eligible to feature in Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Zubeldia missed Tuesday's win over Almeria while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'll be available to return to face Atletico at the weekend and is likely to be back in the XI in central defense.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for one-match ban Zubeldia was handed his 10th yellow card of the season and will be ineligible to play against Almeria on Tuesday.

Impact Zubeldia has just one shot on target this season, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to offer much in the way of offensive upside. Still, in formats that value defensive stats, Zubeldia could offer decent value given his 11 clearances, five tackles (two won) and three interceptions in his last five contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus GIrona Zubeldia (hip) is in the XI to face Girona Saturday.

Impact Zubeldia came off injured in the previous game but has managed to recover during the week and will continue starting. He has notched four tackles (one won), two interceptions, nine clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available at weekend Zubeldia (hip) has been called up by Sociedad for Saturday's clash against Girona.

Impact Zubeldia suffered a hip injury in last week's win over Real Madrid, but he used the extra time off last weekend to recover and should at least be back in the squad to face Girona on Saturday. Aritz Elustondo or Jon Pacheco could replace him in central defense if Zubeldia isn't quite fit enough to start in the game.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hip injury confirmed Zubeldia tore a muscle in his hip in the midweek defeat against Real Madrid, Sociedad announced Wednesday.

Impact Zubeldia will have an extra week to recover from this injury before La Real's next match against Girona on May 13. He's kept nine clean sheets in 27 La Liga appearances (25 starts) this season, but Aritz Elustondo or Jon Pacheco could replace him in central defense if necessary.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Zubeldia (undisclosed) came off with an apparent injury during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Zubeldia came off with an apparent injury during the second half. The defender was replaced by Jon Pacheco, who could get a place in the starting XI if Zubeldia is ruled out for a Saturday clash with Girona.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Zubeldia had one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Zubeldia returned to starting center back after missing last match due to yellow card accumulation. He typically averages 3.1 clearances a game in the league, totaling seven in the last three contests.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Zubeldia served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return.

Impact Zubeldia picked up the fifth yellow card during a 2-0 loss to Villarreal and is now eligible to return. Before the suspension Zubeldia had started three straight matches in the center of the defense, and now that he is eligible once more he projects to return immediately to the starting XI.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Zubeldia generated three tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minut...

Impact Zubeldia was shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one-match ban against Getafe. He has recorded 11 clearances, nine tackles (four won) and four interceptions in the last five games. Jon Pacheco will likely start in his place Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal at Valencia Zubeldia scored an own goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Valencia, while also making one tackle (won) and one clearance.

Impact Zubeldia had a game to forget, scoring against his own net in the 40th minute to give Valencia the game-winner. The centerback also had a pretty quiet outing other than that. He will now look to bounce back in their next games.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in derby win Zubeldia assisted a goal and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Athletic Club.

Impact Zubeldia set up Alexander Sorloth's opening goal Saturday with a headed pass as his side took down Basque rivals Bilbao. Zubeldia has started four of Sociedad's last five La Liga games dating back to the start of November in central defense, keeping two clean sheets in that span.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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