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Three saves against Espanyol Simon made three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Simon endured a difficult outing against Espanyol on Monday, conceding two goals for the second straight match while making three saves. The goalkeeper is going through a challenging season, often left exposed by his defense, as evidenced by recording at least two saves in 20 matches across all competitions. He will look to bounce back after the winter break when his side faces Osasuna in La Liga.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Celta Simon registered no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Simon struggled as his side paid the price for defensive errors during the defeat. It was the first time he finished a match with no saves since January, when it happened also against Celta. Prior to Sunday's slump, he was on a positive streak with 24 saves and five clean sheets over a seven-game period considering both domestic and European action. He'll look to get back on track in a home meeting against Espanyol, who have scored seven goals in as many away games during the current La Liga season.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in draw Simon recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Simon delivered an excellent performance to preserve the draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, making four saves to secure his second consecutive Champions League clean sheet. The goalkeeper has made at least two stops in each of his six Champions League matches this season and will look to secure a third straight clean sheet in all competitions when his team faces Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in clean sheet win Simon recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Simon kept his fifth La Liga clean sheet of the season and has kept one clean sheet in his five Champions League games. Of these six clean sheets, four have come in the last six games. He has also made at least three saves in each of the last five games.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves Simon recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Simon made a total of five saves despite allowing three to Real Madrid on Wednesday. In the last five matches, the keeper recorded 16 saves and securing two clean sheets with 10 goals conceded in that span.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Simon registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Levante.

Impact Simon notched his fourth clean sheet of the season as he made four saves in the win against Levante. Next, he'll face off against Real Madrid, the team with the second most goals in La Liga.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

First career UCL clean sheet Simon registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Slavia Prague.

Impact Simon recorded his first Champions League clean sheet after giving up nine goals in his previous four outings. Spain's first-choice goalkeeper has not had his best season, allowing 26 goals across 18 games in the league and Champions League combined, but he will look to build on this game's performance when he returns to league action against Levante on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four in loss Simon (foot) made three saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-0 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Simon didn't need to miss any time despite the fact that he appeared to suffer an injury while serving his national team midweek. However, his return didn't help much against a ruthless Barcelona offense that scored twice each half. This has been a rough campaign for the goalkeeper, who was coming off a clean sheet on his previous domestic appearance but has just three over 17 starts in all competitions, not to mention the 26 goals allowed.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in goal Simon (foot) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Simon was spotted limping after the game against Georgia while on international duty with Spain, but the injury to his foot proved to be minor. He is fully available for Saturday's clash against Barcelona and has shown no setbacks in training. The goalkeeper is starting in goal for that important game in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Issue proves to be minor Simon (foot) is back available for Saturday's clash against Barcelona, the club posted.

Impact Simon was spotted limping after the game against Georgia while on international duty with Spain but the injury to his foot proved to be minor since he is back available for Saturday's clash against Barcelona. The goalkeeper is expected to resume a starting role for that important game in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted limping after game Simon (foot) secured the cleansheet and played the full game in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Georgia before being spotted limping after the game while exiting the stadium, accord...

Impact Simon suffered a knock to his foot in an aerial challenge during Saturday's 4-0 win over Georgia. The goalkeeper played the full game but the issue seems to be a bit problematic since he was spotted limping while exiting the stadium Saturday night. The goalie will likely be assessed in the coming hours to know the extent of the issue and if he has to miss time. The issue should not make him miss the clash against Barcelona on Saturday, but if he had to ultimately miss it, Alex Padilla would be the one replacing him between the posts while he is out.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Sunday's 1-0 win over Oviedo.

Impact Simon helped Athletic to all three points by blanking Oviedo on Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for seven saves over his last three La Liga starts. Athletic head to Barcelona following the international break.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in UCL loss Simon made two saves and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League loss against Newcastle.

Impact Simon couldn't do much to stop either header that went into the back of the net and did a decent job the rest of the way. However, his stat line didn't help those who picked him for fantasy teams as it's been happening since the start of the campaign in both domestic and European competition. Over 15 starts between La Liga and UCL, that's just two clean sheets and 22 goals allowed.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals Simon made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Real Sociedad.

Impact For the first time in La Liga action this season, Simon has conceded more than two goals. With fewer saves, he was easily unable to compensate for his concession. As a result, Simon will have a lot to redeem when Athletic and Newcastle United log their Champions League game Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves, one goal conceded Simon made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Getafe.

Impact Simon has not maintained a clean sheet in four of his last five appearances. On the plus side, four of the appearances include multiple saves and only one goal conceded on his part. Perhaps he can finally get another clean Nov. 1 at Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in one Simon had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Qarabag.

Impact Simon recorded 18 passes and made a clearance. He has accumulated 10 saves in three games and has conceded seven times. Next, he takes on Getafe and Sociedad in the league before taking on Newcastle United in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in clean sheet Simon kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Elche.

Impact Simon helped Athletic to a point by blanking Elche on Sunday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for 10 saves in his last three starts with the clean sheet being his first since August. Athletic face off at home against Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in win Simon allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Simon conceded a goal in the 77th minute, but held Mallorca from there as Athletic found a late game winning goal. The keeper has allowed a goal in each of his last three La Liga starts while combining for seven saves over that stretch.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four despite four saves Simon made four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Simon conceded four goals for the first time this season as his team got smashed by Borussia Dortmund. This was the fourth time this season that he has made this season and he has still only kept one clean sheet in nine games in all competitions.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one goal Simon logged two saves but conceded one goal during Athletic's 1-1 draw Tuesday against Girona.

Impact Unfortunately for Simon, between Aug. 31 and Tuesday not only includes Athletic's four games but also features more goals he conceded. After the Tuesday game, Athletic's next matchday is Sept. 27 at Villarreal, whose post-July scoring features 2.0 goals averaged per matchup.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals Simon made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Simon continues to give up goals but should finally catch a bit of a break after allowing two to Valencia. He faces a Girona side Tuesday which has only scored two goals in La Liga so far.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals Simon made four saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Simon and Athletic held their nerve for more than an hour but ultimately, Arsenal's attack proved to be too much for the La Liga side. Simon did make some saves to prevent the game from getting completely out of hand though, and he has a less challenging matchup coming up Saturday against Valencia. Valencia has only scored four goals in four La Liga games.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves Simon recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Simon was unlucky to have let a goal to his own player, ruining his chance of a clean sheet Saturday. Nevertheless, the keeper has been able to produce decent stats through the first four games, totaling eight saves with five high claims and three aerials won.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save in win Simon registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Betis.

Impact Simon made just one save for the second game in a row and now has six in three starts in 2025-26. The goalkeeper has one clean sheet over that span. He will now look to keep the momentum against Alaves on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps cleansheet in victory Simon registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Simon recorded a shutout as Athletic limited Rayo to one shot on target from six total attempts. He made one save while commanding an area that saw Rayo send in six corners. The clean sheet was his first of the 2025/26 La Liga campaign, following their victory against Sevilla in the opener. Simon will hope to build on that performance and keep his net empty against Betis on Sunday.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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