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Clears ban Alonso has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Alonso is no longer banned after an accumulation of yellow cards, set to play the final few matches of the season. The veteran defender is likely to return to the backline and give his club a bit more stability in the defense, starting in 27 of his 28 appearances this campaign while recording eight clean sheets.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss one game Alonso will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Alonso picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's clash against Elche. The center-back has been an undisputed starter in the back line this season for the celeste, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Carlos Dominguez as the likely option to replace him for that clash.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back on pitch after rest Alonso (undisclosed) was spotted training on the pitch Wednesday and is back in the mix moving forward, the club posted.

Impact Alonso was held out of Sunday's clash against Alaves as a precautionary measure due to muscular fatigue, but has since returned to team training on the pitch Wednesday. The defender will look to slot straight back into the Celeste's starting lineup when competitive action resumes against Valencia after the international break.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of squad Alonso (undisclosed) won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Alaves, the club posted.

Impact Alonso was left out of the squad for Sunday's clash against Alaves due to an undisclosed issue. The center-back will now look to use the international break to get back on track and be ready to return for the Celeste in April. Until he is fully back up to speed, Alvaro Nunez could continue to slide into a more central role along the back line.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Friday Alonso (undisclosed) trained fully this week and is back available for Friday's clash against Real Madrid, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celeste. "The rest are tec...

Impact Alonso trained fully with the squad this week and is back in the mix for Friday's clash against Real Madrid after sitting out the last match against Girona with an undisclosed issue. The center-back's return is solid news for the Celeste as he is a locked-in starter when healthy and is expected to step right back into the lineup against the Merengues.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Wednesday Alonso (undisclosed) is back in full training Wednesday, according to SER Desportivos Vigo.

Impact Alonso is back in training this week, a bright spot for the defender, as he should be medically discharged in the next day or two. This is huge news for the defender, as it looks like his absence will only be one match. He is their primary defender, likely to start immediately once an option.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Wednesday Alonso (undisclosed) is back in full training Wednesday, according to SER Desportivos Vigo.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Sunday Alonso (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Girona, the club posted.

Impact Alonso is sidelined with an undisclosed issue and won't be in the mix for Sunday's showdown against Girona. The center-back is expected to undergo further evaluation early next week to determine the full scope of the problem and whether it will keep him out beyond this weekend. If he's forced to miss additional time, Joseph Aidoo and Javi Rodriguez are in line to absorb bigger minutes and step into more prominent roles along the back line.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots from defense Alonso had three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Alonso would earn a season-high in shots Sunday, with the defender recording three despite his position further back. That said, he wouldn't score, still with one goal all season. He would also record two tackles and four clearances in the defense.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

One goal, four clearances Alonso scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Alonso's latest goal marks his first for the current season. Defensively, the center-back has been much more consistent, with somewhere between three and five clearances in each of his last nine appearances. During the nine-game span, Alonso also logged 11 interceptions, four tackles won and three blocks.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla lose again as Marcos Alonso penalty sends Celta home happy

A Marcos Alonso penalty has given Celta Vigo a 1-0 win at Sevilla in La Liga

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Five clearances in loss Alonso registered two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Espanyol. He also added five clearances.

Impact As has been the trend all season long, Alonso was active defensively but also mustered a few shots on goal. Despite playing as a center-back, the veteran has taken 11 shots and created seven chances in 14 games across LaLiga and the Europa League. When adding that to his defensive numbers, Alonso is a solid option to add value on defense, given his peripheral stats -- even if Celta aren't known for posting many clean sheets.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends in draw Alonso had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in four crosses (two accurate) and made four tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1...

Impact Alonso had another outstanding performance, this time even adding offensive numbers as he used to do during his entire career as a left-back. The defensive numbers alone put Alonso as a great fantasy asset but he would become one of the safest La Liga picks if he starts putting up two-way stat lines regularly.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full 90 Thursday Alonso played the full 90 during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Alonso was back in the starting XI on Thursday after suffering a knee edema. The defender played the full 90 during a disappointing loss in Germany. Now that he's back fit once more he should be a consistent presence in the back-three. Carlos Dominguez could fall to the bench, though there should still be rotation in the backline.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives medical clearance Alonso (knee) is back available for Thursday's clash against Stuttgart, the club announced.

Impact Alonso has fully recovered from his edema to his knee and is back available for Celta Vigo after receiving the medical clearance. The defender has been a regular starter in the back-three and is expected to claim that role back as soon as on Thursday against Stuttgart.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers edema in knee Alonso is suffering from edema in his right knee, the club announced.

Impact Alonso is dealing with an edema in his right knee and will be sidelined for now. His return date is uncertain as it will depend on the progress of his recovery. If he is forced to miss time, Carlos Dominguez will likely replace him in the back three until he returns.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee discomfort Alonso is suffering from knee discomfort to his right knee and will be sidelined for the time being to recover, the club announced.

Impact Alonso is dealing with discomfort in his right knee and missed Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal for that reason. The defender will likely be assessed next week to determine if he can return for the next league game against Girona on Sept. 14. That said, if he has to miss some time and the injury turns out to be serious, Carlos Dominguez could start in the back three until he returns.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular problems Alonso missed Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal due to muscular problems, according to Marca.

Impact Alonso has been dealing with muscular problems and has therefore missed Sunday's clash against the yellow submarine. The center-back will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of his issues and to see if he will be able to recover during the international break to be ready for the next game against Girona on Sept. 14. That said, if he has to miss more time, Manu Fernandez will likely replace him again in the backline.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in draw Alonso made four clearances and three interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Alonso didn't have the same numbers from the season opener but still had a very encouraging performance at the heart of the defense. Now a full-time center-back, he has 14 clearances over two starts in this new campaign and should be definitely considered for fantasy teams right now.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Influential on both sides Alonso appeared in 31 matches, with 29 starts for Celta Vigo during the 2024 season.

Impact Alonso took on a significant role in his first season with Celta Vigo, registering his most appearances in a season since 2018, when he was with Chelsea. He managed an impressive 34 shots and accounted for 21 chances created on the campaign, showing he can do more than just defend. However, his defensive game was even more impressive with 21 tackles won, 34 interceptions and a whopping, career-high 118 clearances.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Rayo Alonso scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minut...

Impact Alonso opened the scoring for Celta only 10 minutes into the first half with a Panenka-style penalty. However, the team would be unable to hold on to the lead. Alonso contributed in more ways than just scoring, though, as he also notched seven clearances.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Alonso is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Alonso has cleared his ban due the straight red card he received against Sevilla, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He is expected to return directly to the starting XI in the backline against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday now that he is available.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shown red Alonso received a red card during Saturday's 3-2 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Alonso was shown a straight red card in Saturday's 3-2 thriller against Sevilla. The 34-year-old defender was penalized for a handball in the box, which, upon further review, was deemed a clear denial of a goal-scoring opportunity. The Spanish veteran is expected to be back for their league clash with Rayo Vallecano in two weeks.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off after VAR review Alonso received a red card in extra time of the first half during Saturday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Alonso was on the unfortunate side of the VAR review Saturday, with the defender being sent off after he saw a yellow card upgraded to red after the referee went to the monitor. This will suspend him for their next match against Real Sociedad on Tuesday, set to return against Rayo Vallecano on May 18. This will force a change, with Javi Rodriguez as a likely replacement while he is out.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts late penalty Alonso scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valladolid. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Alonso scored the match's decisive goal Saturday late in the second half from the penalty spot late as Celta Vigo earned a 1-0 victory over Valladolid. The defender created two chances over his 90 minutes of play and contributed two clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. Alonso has made six successive appearances (six starts) in La Liga and played the full 90 minutes on each occasion. Over that span, the defender has scored twice and contributed to two clean sheets.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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