Álvaro Carreras
RMA
Left Back
Overlapping Full Back
Mar 23, 2003 (23)
Left
6'1"
172 lb
Second choice at left-back
Carreras has moved into a backup role at left-back following Marc Cucurella's return to regular action, making four La Liga appearances this season.
Analysis: Carreras received starting opportunities early in the campaign while Marc Cucurella was given additional time following his late return from the Club World Cup, but he has since dropped behind him in the pecking order. Carreras has nevertheless performed well when called upon, recording one goal, four tackles, one interception and four clearances across four league appearances. He should remain the primary alternative to Cucurella at left-back and could continue to receive occasional starts as the schedule becomes more congested.
Gets a goal
Alvaro Carreras scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano.
Analysis: Carreras did create three chances to go along with his goal, functioning well in the offense. The midfielder will be able to press forward and go for another goal against Elche, a side that has a minus-7 goal differential through five domestic matches.
Provides assist in season finale
Carreras assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Athletic.
Analysis: Carreras set up Kylian Mbappe's 51st minute goal, bursting down the left flank before firing a pinpoint pass that Mbappe tucked into the far corner to restore Real Madrid's two-goal cushion. He also put in a solid shift defensively all game, offering steady cover on the left side that freed up the Frenchman to push higher up the pitch with confidence, and he was widely viewed as delivering his strongest performance in months. Carreras closes out his first La Liga season with three assists and two goals across 28 appearances (26 starts), fully locking down the left-back role at Real Madrid after a strong first-half surge in the campaign.
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