Álex Baena
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Takes four corners in win
Baena recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (none accurate) and four corners in Friday's 2-1 win versus Belgium.
Analysis: Baena continues to start on the left side of the attack, but his impact hasn't been very big outside of sending crosses and corners into the box. The Atletico Madrid player, who scored the game-winner against Uruguay, has a good chance to start in the semifinal match against France on Tuesday since Nico Williams, who came off the bench Friday, might not be ready to play a full 90 yet.
Leads match in crosses
Baena had three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Monday's 1-0 win against Portugal.
Analysis: Baena was all over the attack in his 75 minutes of work despite walking away without a goal contribution, notching three shots and a match-leading seven crosses. However, it ended his two-match streak with a goal contribution, earning one goal and an assist at this World Cup. With four straight starts and productive outings in his past few games, he is likely to remain in the starting XI.
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