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Brilliant in loss Lopez had seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez stopped seven of the nine shots he faced during Sunday's loss. The goalkeeper put together a solid performance but the team in front of him just couldn't do enough. Lopez will hope to carry this brilliant performance into a European clash with Feyenoord on Thursday.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Backup keeper Saturday Lopez (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Lopez is on the team sheet Saturday after a lengthy battle with an injury, having missed the past month with a leg injury. He will hope to remain fit after a rough spell to open the season with injuries, starting in eight games thus far.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back available against Barcelona Lopez (leg) is back available for Saturday's clash against Barcelona, the club posted.

Impact Lopez has cleared his leg injury and trained in full this week, making him an option for Saturday's clash against Barcelona. The goalie was the starter between the posts prior to his injury, but it remains to be seen who will get the start in upcoming fixtures as he will compete with Alvaro Valles for the role.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscle tear in leg Lopez suffered a muscle tear during the warm-up of Sunday's clash against Mallorca and will undergo conservative treatment for the injury, the club announced.

Impact Lopez will be sidelined for some time as he undergoes conservative treatment for a muscle tear in his right leg suffered during the warmup of Sunday's clash against Mallorca. His timeline to return will depend on his recovery progress, and Alvaro Valles is expected to replace him in goal for the time being.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from starting XI Sunday Lopez is a late scratch for Sunday's clash versus Mallorca due to a physical issue.

Impact Lopez played in his team's three league matches in October but couldn't extend his participation streak due to an injury he likely suffered during warmups prior to the weekend game. Alvaro Valles is starting in his place and should continue to fill in if a significant issue is found for Lopez.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in defeat Lopez made two saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lopez conceded two goals for a second straight league game. On the other hand, this was his third consecutive league game with at least two saves. Up next for Betis in league play is a meeting with Mallorca on Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves, two conceded Lopez made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Lopez made at least two saves for a third time in four league outings but conceded more than one goal for the first time in that stretch. Meanwhile, he has made more than two saves in three of his six league appearances on the season. Up next for Betis in league play is a meeting with Atletico Madrid on October 27.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes pk save Lopez recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 103rd minute.

Impact Lopez came in clutch Sunday, making four saves, including a penalty kick save, to allow just one goal to Espanyol. He had a few minor injury setbacks already, missing two league games and appearing five times. In that span, the keeper has only conceded three times, making 15 saves, securing two clean sheets with two high claims.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Lopez registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Osasuna didn't test the goalkeeper much, only forcing one save. Lopez shouldn't have much trouble against Ludogorets in UEL action on Thursday, though the Bulgarian side does have 17 goals in nine league matches.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in return Lopez made four saves and conceded one goal during Friday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Lopez made his first start since recovering from an injury that kept him out for three weeks and couldn't do much to stop Brais Mendez's classy curly finish in the 13th minute. However, the veteran goalkeeper didn't seen affected by the early goal and showed his usual safety between the post throughout the rest of the contest while also not having any physical setbacks. Hence, he should be expected in the starting XI for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Lopez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Levante.

Impact Lopez is back with the team as expected Sunday, but is only earning a spot on the bench, missing the starting XI despite being expected to start. That said, he will look to earn the spot back in the coming matches, with Alvaro Valles still starting in net.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Levante Lopez (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's clash against Levante.

Impact Lopez has recovered from his injury and trained fully this week for Betis, making him available and in the squad list for Sunday's clash against Levante. The goalkeeper is expected to return directly to the starting squad on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Lopez (undisclosed) was viewed training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Lopez was on the training pitch Tuesday after dealing with an undisclosed injury, as the goalie appeared to be going through goalie training. This is good news, as they are less than a week out from returning to play. He was expected to be the starter when fit, so the goalie will look to claim that spot Sunday against Levante, with Alvaro Valles as his replacement.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Lopez (undisclosed) didn't train Saturday morning and remains out for Sunday's clash against Athletic, according to Mundo Betis.

Impact Lopez didn't train this week due to undisclosed reasons and will remain out for Sunday's clash against Bilbao. The starting goalkeeper will hope to recover during the international break to be ready for upcoming fixtures. Until he comes back fit, Alvaro Valles will be the one replacing him between the posts.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Celta Vigo Lopez (undisclosed) didn't train on Tuesday and is ruled out for Wednesday's clash against Celta Vigo, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference, according to Gonzalo To...

Impact Lopez didn't train on Tuesday and will not be available for Wednesday's clash against the Celeste due to undisclosed reasons. His absence is a big blow for Betis as he began the season as the starting goalkeeper, and it will force a change with Alvaro Valles replacing him between the posts while he is out.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers clean sheet Lopez had five saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Lopez recorded his first clean sheet of the season with a solid performance. Next, he takes on Celta Vigo, who have only scored once in their two opening games and lie in the bottom half of the table.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows late equalizer Lopez had one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Elche.

Impact Lopez was largely an afterthought in this match as he didn't face much pressure but he did allow the late equalizer to cost Betis two points. He has a favorable matchup Friday against Alaves, a team which only put in 38 goals in La Liga last season.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Real Betis Lopez is returning to his former club Real Betis and has signed a contract until 2028, the club announced.

Impact Lopez returns to Real Betis after his stints with AS Roma, Olympique de Marseille, Girona FC and Deportivo Toluca FC. The goalkeeper had a difficult campaign after leaving France, starting with a short loan at Girona FC where he appeared in only two matches before moving to Mexican side Deportivo Toluca FC, featuring in 11 games and recording four clean sheets without managing to convince the board to retain him. Lopez now rejoins his former club Real Betis and is expected to serve as a reliable backup to Alvaro Valles for the 2025/26 season.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in relief Lopez allowed two goals while making a save during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Lopez entered the match at halftime and conceded both goals following the 80th minute. It was the first appearance of the season for the keeper following a loan move to Girona in the summer.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille gives its account of goalkeeper Lopez's failed loan move to Lens from Girona

Marseille has given its account over goalkeeper Pau Lopez’s failed loan move to French rival Lens from Spanish club Girona

JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Pau Lopez transfer to Lens canceled after disagreement with Girona

The transfer of Spanish goalkeeper Pau Lopez to Lens has been canceled by the French league club

JANUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Loan revoked Lopez has had his loan to Lens canceled and will return to Girona for the remainder of his loan before returning to Marseille at the end of January, according to Lens.

Impact Lopez has had his loan canceled due to strange circumstances, as Girona would like to keep him on his original loan until Jan. 29, his agreed loan date, which has been deemed unacceptable by Lens, leading to a renounced signature. So moving forward, the goalie remains a member of Girona until Jan. 29, at which time he will then return to his parent club, Marseille. The goalie will hope to still find a new loan club after his time is up with Girona and earn some playing time this campaign, as he is yet to see time with the Spanish club, making their decision to keep him questionable at best.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed fit Lopez (hand) is an option for Saturday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Michel Sanchez, per Jesus Galiano of Estadio Deportivo.

Impact Lopez looks to be back in the fold for Girona, returning from his hand injury. He has yet to see a minute this season and will likely only serve off the bench if needed, as he is their backup option at goalie.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out two to four weeks Lopez is out for the next two to four weeks due to a bone edema in his right hand, according to his club.

Impact Lopez will be out of action for around the next month, with the goalie suffering a hand injury over the break, Luckily for the club, he has yet too feature this season and mainly serves as a backup option, leaving his absence as a minor loss. He will look to return sometime in November, hoping for no setbacks in his recovery.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Girona Lopez has agreed on a transfer to Girona from Marseille for the 2024/25 season.

Impact Lopez will make a return to La Liga after spending the last three seasons with Marseille. He made 94 starts in 95 appearances in Ligue 1, totaling 239 saves with 27 clean sheets. The keeper will compete to Paulo Gazzaniga on a starting role, having been a regular starter since 2017.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Marseille gives its account of goalkeeper Lopez's failed loan move to Lens from Girona

Pau Lopez transfer to Lens canceled after disagreement with Girona