Alavés vs. Real Sociedad - News - January 02, 2022 | FOX Sports

Jesus Owono - Concedes one in draw Owono conceded one goal and made three saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Owono has only been on the bench one time all season but came in to start with Fernando Pacheco unavailable. While he's unlikely to hold down the spot without showing impressive performances, any absence for Pacheco gives him another opportunity to prove himself.

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Luis Rioja - Logs three shots in loss Rioja took three shots (one on goal), created one chance and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Rioja has offered a reasonable attacking threat with five shots taken and 10 crosses provided over his last three matches, but it can take too long for him to put up useful numbers. Up next is a visit from Athletic Club, which rank among the strongest defensive sides in the league.

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Victor Laguardia - Busy in draw Laguardia put one shot off target, made three interceptions and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Laguardia came very close to scoring in the first half but otherwise performed well to help his side secure a needed draw at home. While he now sits one yellow card away from suspension, Laguardia could play a key role in the next derby against Athletic Club, which seemed to find some scoring threat before the holiday break.

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Miguel De la Fuente - Takes three shots in draw Miguel put three shots off target and created two chances in 72 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Miguel has started in two of the last three matches and looked like he belonged in Sunday's Basque derby. As he still has yet to score this season, but has made just 10 appearances, there's hopefully more to come from Miguel beginning in Sunday's visit from Athletic Club.

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Joselu - Scores penalty in draw Joselu scored one penalty from six shots (two on goal) and created four chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Joselu remains on fire with seven goals and one assist over his last eight matches. His performances have been key in keeping Alaves floating in the relegation battle, though this type of scoring pace isn't often sustainable outside elite clubs and players. He'll also begin a tougher schedule in the next match against Athletic Club, which rank among the league's top defensive sides.

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Alejandro Remiro - Concedes one in draw Remiro conceded one goal and made four saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Remiro was much stronger than his last appearance against Real Betis in which he conceded four goals, but he still couldn't stop Joselu's penalty to keep his side in front. With no wins in five straight La Liga starts, Remiro and his defensive teammates need to play better. Up next is a visit from Celta Vigo, which have scored 22 goals in 19 matches this season.

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Alexander Isak - Takes two shots in draw Isak took two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Isak has logged six shots on target over his last four matches, but he's scored just once in his last six appearances across all competitions. The impending return of Mikel Oyarzabal could improve the attack across the board, so Isak will target further improvements in Saturday's match against Celta Vigo.

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