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Nico Williams - Provides assist in win Nico Williams assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given...

Impact Williams notched his eighth assist of the season in the 32nd minute as he sent a cross to Gorka Guruzeta that helped open up the scoring. The attacking midfielder also took three shots, but he was unable to find the target.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gorka Guruzeta - Scores twice in win Guruzeta scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Guruzeta scored twice in the first half, with both goals coming off well-placed short-range finishes. The striker has now scored four goals in the past four games, tying him for the fourth most goals in La Liga with 13.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Simon - Secures clean sheet in win Simon had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Simon notched his third consecutive clean sheet, making three saves in the match. His biggest moment of the contest occurred in the 31st minute when he saved a penalty that would have been the first goal of the match. Next, he'll face off against Real Madrid, the league leader in goals.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Misses penalty in defeat Rioja registered one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Athletic.

Impact Rioja had a huge opportunity in the first half when he had a penalty kick in the 31st minute. However, it was saved, and the ensuing play led to an attack for the opposing team, resulting in the first goal of the match. Aside from his penalty miss, he delivered four crosses, which is the lowest number in the past four games.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sivera - Concedes twice in defeat Sivera recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Athletic.

Impact Sivera was beaten twice in the first half, both goals coming from short-range finishes. These two goals marked the first time in six games that he's conceded more than once. Next, he'll face off against Real Sociedad, a team that has scored five goals in their last two games.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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