Javi Lopez - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option again Lopez is available for selection after serving a one-match suspension Thursday against Real Madrid.

Impact Lopez has seen regular action as the left-sided member of a back four throughout the season, so he should bounce back at the expense of Rahim Alhassane in the remaining games. While he has struggled with disciplinary issues and his decisive output has been limited to one assist this campaign, Lopez may look to rack up defensive stats if given a few more opportunities before Oviedo heads back to the second division.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns red card Lopez was sent off in the 54th minute of Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Lopez saw his marching orders after a VAR review Sunday, as his initial yellow card was upgraded to a red. This will leave him out for the next match, meaning the loss of their starting left-back. That said, Rahim Alhassane is likely to be his replacement until Lopez returns.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Lopez recorded four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Betis.

Impact Lopez recorded the joint-most crosses in the game and created two chances. He also recorded three clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. He has now accumulated 13 clearances, six tackles and four interceptions in the last four games, playing his part in one clean sheet in that span.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses Thursday Lopez generated seven crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Lopez recorded a season-high seven crosses Thursday, recording one accurate cross and one chance created in the process. He was solid on the defensive end too, making three clearances and two interceptions on that end of the pitch. He was subbed off in the 90th minute for Rahim Alhassane.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Records first goal contribution Javi Lopez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Levante.

Impact Lopez set up Ilyas Chaira with his only cross and only chance created of the night to register his first goal contribution in the league this season. The left back also added a tackle and two interceptions, maintaining a run of at least one tackle in each of his last nine games and at least one interception in each of his last seven, while also recording his second block of the season and his first since early January.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Loan locked Saturday Lopez won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad due to being loan locked by his parent club, according to La Voz de Asturias.

Impact Lopez has started the last three matches for Real Oviedo while Rahim Alhassane was sidelined, but he will not be available for Saturday's showdown against Real Sociedad due to a clause in his loan deal that prevents him from facing his parent club. With Lopez ruled out by contract, Rahim Alhassane is now in line to step right back into the starting XI against the Basques and reclaim his spot in the lineup that he had prior to his setback.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Lopez had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Girona.

Impact Lopez made his second consecutive start Saturday and marked the occasion with his first clean sheet of the season. He won two tackles and made two clearances on that end of the pitch. He also tied a season high with four crosses and recorded a secondary assist on Ilyas Chaira's goal in the 74th minute.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sevilla Lopez (hamstring) is back available for Sunday's clash against Sevilla, the club posted.

Impact Lopez has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is an option to face Sevilla on Sunday. The left-back has started in his last four appearances and could claim back that role in upcoming fixtures.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muscular injury confirmed Lopez suffered a muscular injury to his left hamstring and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Lopez will miss some time with a hamstring injury that he suffered in Sunday's draw against Rayo Vallecano. The left-back has begun his recovery process and his return will depend on how he progresses. Until then, Rahim Alhassane will start on the left side of the backline for Real Oviedo.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring strain Lopez suffered a hamstring strain and was forced off at the break of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano, coach Luis Carrion said in a press conference. "And then there's Javi...

Impact Lopez suffered a hamstring strain in the first half of Sunday's draw against Rayo Vallecano and needed to be substituted at halftime due to the issue. The left-back will be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue and if he has to miss some time to recover. If the injury proves to be serious, Rahim Alhassane will be the one replacing him in the starting defense.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off on Monday Lopez was subbed off due to injury in the 86th minute of Monday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna. He had four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created before exiting the match.

Impact Lopez won eight duels and also made three tackles, two clearances and an interception before being replaced by Rahim Alhassane in the 86th minute due to injury. Lopez has only played three times this campaign and may not feature again soon due to injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Oviedo Lopez has been sent on loan to Oviedo from Real Sociedad, according to his parent club.

Impact Lopez is going to spend the next season in Spain but away from his parent club, joining Oviedo on loan following their promotion. That said, he does have solid experience after starting in 21 of his 29 appearances last season and will hope to develop more, as he will likely fight for a starting role with Oviedo.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just under 2,000 minutes Lopez started in 21 of his 29 appearances in La Liga.

Impact Lopez saw decent time despite his rotational role for much of the season, only missing nine league games all season and starting in all but eight of those appearances. This would lead to just under 2,000 minutes of play for the defender on the left flank, although he wouldn't see a single goal contribution, with little work done moving up the field. This is a successful first stint with Real Sociedad for the defender at age 23, with his role only likely to grow if he continues to progress.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in Europa League Lopez suffered an undisclosed injury in Thursday's Europa League contest against Midtjylland.

Impact The left-back departed the contest midway through the first half, though the nature of the injury is undisclosed. It's unclear if the severity of the injury will allow him to be available for Sunday's league contest against Betis.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Europa League Lopez (hamstring) came off the bench and played 30 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Rennes on Wednesday in the UEFA Europa League.

Impact The left-back returned to the side after a brief two-game absence and could be ready to return to the starting lineup when Real Sociedad take on Valencia on Saturday in LaLiga. Lopez started in four of his previous five appearances before getting injured, so an immediate return to the starting XI isn't out of the question.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Named to squad list Lopez (hamstring) is on the squad list for Wednesday's match against Nice.

Impact Lopez could be making his return in Europa League action, as he has been named to the club's squad list for the match. This could be a nice addition back for the club, as he was a regular starter before his injury, starting in four of his five appearances. However, if he is selected Wednesday, he will probably only see a role on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Lopez (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Real Valladolid on Saturday.

Impact Lopez misses his second consecutive match as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Sergio Gomez takes Lopez's spot at left-back for Saturday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Javi Lopez was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute of Saturday's 2-0 loss against Real Madrid and is not on the team sheet for Tuesday's clash with Mallorca. He recorded tw...

Impact Lopez is set to miss Tuesday's match after leaving the weekend clash with Real Madrid. He's started four of the five games played for the side, with either Jon Aramburu or Aihen Munoz an option to start at left back for the team/

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in four crosses Lopez recorded one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez was decent despite the loss Wednesday, as he contributed on both sides of the ball with his one shot and four crosses in the attack to go along with four tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has started all three matches this season and looks to be a solid two-way contributor if he continues to produce in the attack.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Real Sociedad Lopez has completed a move from Alaves to Real Sociedad, his new club announced.

Impact Lopez will add some depth to Real Sociedad's defensive line, but it's unclear whether he'll secure a starting role right away given the depth the team has on the full-back roles. Lopez spent the 2023/24 season with Alaves, where he logged 25 starts and 32 appearances, notching three assists and 105 crosses.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Valencia Lopez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Lopez netted the sole goal in the 68th minute, aided by Carlos Vicente's assist. Alongside two successful dribbles, Lopez bolstered the defense with four clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. Despite three previous assists this season, this marked his first goal of the campaign.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in loss Garcia sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (one won), four clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Garcia made some nice interventions along the way but couldn't do anything to prevent Jon Pacheco from heading the ball home off a comer-kick cross just around the hour mark. With 17 crosses and 12 clearances over his last five starts, the left-back keeps proving he can be one of La Liga's top two-way performers at his position.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on bench Lopez (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Real Betis.

Impact Lopez was able to recover from a minor hamstring injury to be an option for the team, but will start off the bench for the first time since Dec 21. He had started the previous six games in a row, totaling 21 crosses (two accurate) and 14 clearances in that span.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Javi Lopez was forced off with a hamstring injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Lopez was not able to continue in the match after suffering a hamstring injury. He had started the last six matches in a row and 12 of the last 13 games, having been the number one option at left back for Alaves. If the defender does need to sit out, then Ruben Duarte could start at left back if needed

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in loss Lopez recorded two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Las Palmas.

Impact Lopez registered his fifth straight start on Saturday after only being a bench option for the first six games of the season, registering four crosses and two shots in the loss. The defender has registered two assists since taking over the starting role, with those coming in back-to-back games.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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