Impact Olivan will miss a third straight match Saturday and doesn't have a clear timetable to return to action. His next chance to play will come against Getafe on April 18.
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ESPANYOL 9-8-13 · 14TH IN LALIGA
9-8-13 · 14TH IN LALIGA
Brian Olivan - Not playing Saturday Olivan (calf) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Celta Vigo. "In principle, the only player who's not travelling is Olivan, as he's still dealing with a soleus injury....
Jose Gragera - Another absence coming Gragera (foot) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Celta Vigo.
Impact Gragera has been sidelined since mid-October and wasn't mentioned in the press conference by manager Manolo Gonzalez, so it seems he's nowhere close to being able to return to action. At this stage of the season, it's fair to wonder whether he'll be able to play again for Espanyol before the campaign ends.
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Alvaro Aguado - Assists as substitute Aguado assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Friday's 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Aguado subbed on in the 83rd minute and created Pere Milla's goal in the 90th with his first assist in the campaign. The midfielder also logged a season-high two chances created. That was his 14th appearance so far (four starts).
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Pere Milla - Scores as substitute Milla scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 4-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.
Impact Milla subbed on in the 83rd minute and scored in the 90th to seal Espanyol's road win with his first goal in the season. The midfielder started only one game in 13 overall appearances. He will now look for more playing time after scoring for the first time.
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Javi Puado - Scores, assists at Rayo Vallecano Javi Puado scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Puado created Roberto Fernandez's goal in the 16th minute with his second assist in the season. Later, he scored his 10th goal in 2024-25 to help Espanyol earn three points on the road. The forward also co-led his side in shots during the match.
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Edu Exposito - Starts, assists in win Edu Exposito assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Exposito created Leandro Cabrera's opener in the 12th minute with his first assist in the campaign. He also led Espanyol with a season-high six crosses. The midfielder logged his third start in 10 overall appearances in 2024-25.
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Leandro Cabrera - Scores opener at Rayo Vallecano Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 4-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Cabrera scored the opener in the 12th minute with his third goal in the campaign. The centerback also led Espanyol with a season-high 11 clearances. He's been an important piece in the squad and started in all but four games so far.
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Joan Garcia - Keeps clean sheet in win Joan Garcia registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Garcia logged his fifth clean sheet in the season to help Espanyol earn the big win on the road. The goalkeeper made five or more saves for the ninth time in 30 starts. He will now look to keep the momentum at Celta on Saturday.
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Espanyol crushes Rayo Vallecano to ease La Liga relegation fears
Espanyol has hammered Ray Vallecano 4-0 away from home in a comprehensive La Liga display that ranks among the Barcelona-based side's best this seasonAPRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian Olivan - Out with calf injury Olivan is out for Friday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to calf injury, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "Brian was tested on Tuesday, I think it was. He has a calf injury...
Impact Olivan is going to miss a second match in a row Friday, as he was already absent to face Real Madrid last week and will not miss out against Rayo. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he last appeared in a match Jan. 25. Once he returns, he will likley see a spot on the bench.
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Fernando Pacheco - On Bench Sunday Pacheco (ankle) was on the bench for Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bilbao.
Impact Pacheco was listed as a possible option for Sunday's game and returns to the squad as a substitute. That said, he is very unlikely to see any minutes the upcoming games since he should remain the backup goalkeeper for Espanyol.
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Carlos Romero - Leader in chances created, clearances Romero crossed twice inaccurately, created two chances and made five clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.
Impact Romero was active on both sides of the ball from his fullback role, leading Espanyol in both chances created and clearances. The defender has combined for three chances created and 13 clearances over his last three starts, but hasn't had a goal involvement in nearly two months.
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Javi Puado - Converts penalty in draw Puado scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.
Impact Puado stepped up and converted a penalty in the 71st minute earning a point for Espanyol while tying for the team-high in shots. The goal was the first since February 9th for the attacker as he's combined for five shots, three chances created and two crosses over his last three matches.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Joan Garcia - Concedes once in draw Garcia allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.
Impact Garcia allowed the opening goal of the match in the 38th minute, but held Atleti from there as Espanyol came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts with a matchup at Rayo Vallecano next up.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Tejero - Returns to bench Tejero (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Tejero was summoned ahead of the match Friday, so his addition to the bench Saturday after missing last match was no surprise. He serves in a rotational role, starting in 13 of his 23 appearances, and will likely see similar time now that he is fit.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Edu Exposito - Available from bench Exposito (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Exposito is no longer dealing with an undisclosed injury, as he is on the bench for Saturday's contest. He doesn't see much time and has only started in two of his eight appearances this season, likely to continue on the bench in most instances.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Tejero - Will be available Saturday Tejero (undisclosed) will be back for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference, according to Xavier Boro for La Grada Online.
Impact Tejero missed the last match against Mallorca before the international break due to an injury but is available for Saturday's clash. However, his return is unlikely to impact the starting lineup, as he has been a bench option recently.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Pacheco - Possible option against Atletico Pacheco (ankle) was back in training this week and is an option for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference, according to Xavier Boro...
Impact Pacheco is an option for Saturday's game after recovering from his ankle injury and training normally since Tuesday. However, even when fully fit, he is expected to remain the backup goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Edu Exposito - Back available Saturday Exposito (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference, according to Xavier Boro for La Grada Online.
Impact Exposito was forced off against Mallorca before the international break due to injury, but it was a minor issue, and he is available for Saturday's game. However, he is expected to return to his bench role against Atletico.
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Jose Gragera - Still out against Atletico Gragera (foot) remains out for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference, according to Xavier Boro for La Grada Online.
Impact Gragera still requires more time to recover from his foot injury and will miss another game on Saturday. The midfielder has been sidelined since mid-October, and his timeline for return remains unclear. This is a significant blow for the team, as he is typically an undisputed starter when fit.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Pacheco - Back on training pitch Pacheco (ankle) was spotted back on the training pitch on Tuesday, the club announced.
Impact Pacheco is nearing a return from his ankle injury as he was spotted on the training pitch on Tuesday. This comes more than a month after his surgery for an acute injury to his right ankle. That said, even when fully fit, he is expected to remain the backup goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia.
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How to Watch Barcelona vs. Espanyol: Copa Catalunya Barcelona will play Espanyol in the Copa Catalunya semifinals during the March international break.
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Alex Kral - Makes three tackles in loss Kral had three tackles (three won) and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Mallorca.
Impact Kral co-led Mallorca in tackles during the match, but couldn't help his side avoid the loss on the road. The midfielder also won the most duels (eight) in the match. He started in all but their first game in the season so far.
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Leandro Cabrera - Makes seven clearances at Mallorca Cabrera recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.
Impact Cabrera led Espanyol in clearances as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback also won the most aerials (five) in the match. He's been an important piece in the squad with 24 appearances (23 starts) so far.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Edu Exposito - Starts, leaves injured in loss Edu Exposito was injured and subbed out in the 68th minute of Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Mallorca. He registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one co...
Impact Exposito logged his second start in the campaign in his eighth overall appearance during Espanyol's road loss. The midfielder left the pitch in the 68h minute with an undisclosed injury. He should be considered questionable as he dealt with a long knee issue in the first four months of the season.
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