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Makes 12 clearances in win Albiol made 12 clearances and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Albiol finished his campaign in style, putting up another spectacular performance to shut down Barcelona's strong attack. This was the centre back's third game with double-digit clearances since Apr. 12 and, with his latest performance, he's shown that age doesn't slow him down yet. Over 28 league starts, Albiol racked up 124 clearances, 26 tackles, 21 interceptions, 15 blocks and 11 clean sheets.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking fantasy relevance Albiol has started four of Villarreal's past six matches heading into Wednesday's match with Liverpool.

Impact Albiol frequently starts in Villarreal's back line, playing 90 minutes nearly every start this season. The centerback has no fantasy viability unless he lucks his way into a goal from a set piece.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances in Juventus game Albiol had one block, one successful take-on and five clearances and won three duels in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Albiol was stout in the back and contributed to holding a strong frontline in check with his savviness. He has registered four tackles, 15 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet. Villarreal will face Cadiz away Sunday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Albiol made two tackles, four clearances and two interceptions, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Albiol had a rock-solid performance at the heart of the defense, specially during the second half, when the opposition adopted a more offensive approach in search of an equalizer. With 34 clearances over his last seven starts in all competitions, the centre back will try to keep it up during Nov. 20 visit to Celta Vigo.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Albiol is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Albiol was a doubt heading into the match after being stretchered off with a neck injury in mid week. The defender returns in time to take up a role in the Villarreal back line for Saturday's clash with Athletic Bilbao.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off Albiol was stretchered off with a apparent head/neck injury during Villarreal's 4-1 win over Young Boys.

Impact Albiol had just made his return from a hamstring injury, and while this is unrelated it will delay his season. The defender was hit in the face by a ball and taken off on a spinal stabilization board. Albiol will be questionable until more information is known, Aissa Mandi figures to pick up some playing time in the meantime.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Osasuna Albiol (hamstring) is in Villarreal's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Osasuna.

Impact Albiol missed the victory against Betis before the international break with a hamstring injury, but he is fit enough to join the bench now and could see some playing time on Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from hamstring injury Albiol is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during his match against Manchester United in the Champions League.

Impact Albiol's hamstring injury wasn't a big talking point at Old Trafford, and with the international break under way there is hope he can return on the other side of it. The severity of the injury is unclear, but he is at the very best questionable for an Oct. 17 clash with Osasuna.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Albiol kept a clean sheet with four tackles made (two won) during Monday's scoreless draw with Granada.

Impact Albiol has a new pattern next to him in Aissa Mandi and was able to record an early clean sheet. Once Pau Torres is back with the team, there's sure to be more rotation in the defense, so pay attention to this situation, though all three of Albiol, Mandi and Torres are all capable players.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late sub Kepa helps Chelsea win UEFA Super Cup on penalties

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was brought on as a late substitute and saved two spot kicks as Chelsea beat Villarreal 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Supplies good defense Albiol won two tackles and recorded one interception in a 4-0 win Sunday versus Sevilla.

Impact Albiol started against a Sevilla team with 23 wins this season. Fortunately, Albiol's most recent stat line was his second consisting of two tackles won and one interception.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE