Mendez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Leganes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.
#2 F
Mikel Oyarzabal: Scores in back to back matches
Dec 9th
Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Leganes.
#5 M
Ander Muguruza Barrenetxea: Goal and assist as late sub
Dec 9th
Ander Barrenetxea scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Leganes.
#1 G
Alejandro Remiro: Two saves in clean sheet win
Dec 9th
Remiro made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win over Leganes.
#1 M
Martin Zubimendi: Injures back
Dec 8th
Zubimendi injured his back and subbed out in the 50th minute of Sunday's 3-0 win versus Leganes.
#1 D
Sergio Gomez: Assists, comes off hurt
Dec 8th
Gomez assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Leganes. He injured his thigh and subbed out in the 77th minute.
Sucic (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Leganes.
#4 M
Benat Turrientes Imaz: Picks up injury
Dec 7th
Turrientes is out for Sunday's match against Leganes due to injury, according to manager Imanol Alguacil. "Well, Benat's evolution is being little by little. At the moment, as I told you, it won't be for Sunday. Let's see how it evolves for Thursday."
#1 F
Takefusa Kubo: Whips in four crosses
Dec 1st
Kubo crossed four times inaccurately and made five tackles (winning three) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.
#7 D
Aritz Elustondo: Suffers injury Thursday
Nov 28th
Elustondo suffered an injury during the first half of Thursday's Europa League match against Ajax.
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#3 D
Logan Costa: Records three tackles
Dec 9th
Costa recorded three tackles (two won) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic.
#4 D
Raul Albiol: Stout defensively
Dec 9th
Albiol recorded two tackles (one won) and seven clearances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic.
#2 D
Francisco Femenia Far: Whips in four crosses
Dec 9th
Femenia generated four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Athletic.
#1 M
Alejandro Baena Rodriguez: Solid day attacking
Dec 9th
Baena registered four shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Athletic.
#3 M
Santi Comesana: Suspended to face Betis
Dec 9th
Comesana picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 2-0 loss to Athletic Club and will be suspended to face Real Betis this Sunday.
#1 D
Sergi Cardona: No longer suspended
Dec 9th
Cardona completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Real Betis on Sunday.
#1 G
Diego Jose Conde Alcolado: Diagnosed with knee sprain
Dec 9th
Conde was diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain on his right knee and will be out for the time being, the club announced Monday.
#5 F
Gerard Moreno: Subs on, then off with injury
Dec 8th
Moreno generated two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Athletic. He was injured and subbed out in the 94th minute.
#2 F
Ayoze Perez: Called up for Sunday
Dec 7th
Perez (thigh) is an option for Sunday's match against Atheltic, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "he has already been called up and he is fine."
#5 D
Eric Bailly: Available to face Athletic
Dec 7th
Bailly (shoulder) is an option for Sunday's match against Atheltic, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "Yes. In principle, this week he was progressively incorporated into the team, to the collective work until total normality, so he will be available for tomorrow, yes."
#4 F
Yeremi Jesus Pino Santos: Assists in two straight
Dec 1st
Pino had an assist while taking two off target shots and creating two chances during Sunday's match against Girona.
#1 F
Thierno Barry: Strikes against Girona
Dec 1st
Barry scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's match against Girona.