Espanyol Team News - Soccer

Carlos Romero - Game-time call for Saturday Romero is a game-time call for Saturday's game against Leganes due to a muscular injury, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday.

Impact It's unclear when Romero picked up the injury, but his availability for the team's first game of January is in question. He opened the season as a starter but has been losing his role of late, as he's started in just one of Espanyol's last five games, including a game in which he was an unused sub.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Available after knee injury Exposito played 15 minutes off the bench in the 1-0 loss to Las Palmas on Dec. 22 in what was his first appearance of the 2024-25 season.

Impact Exposito finally made his debut off the bench after being an unused sub in three of Espanyol's four games between Nov. 30 and Dec. 18. He should add depth in midfield, but he's not expected to play a significant role in midfield going forward.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ramon Parra - Signs with Espanyol Ramon has signed a contract with Espanyol through 2028, the club announced. He joins on a free transfer from Real Madrid's Castilla.

Impact Ramon spent last season on loan at CD Mirandes, where he had an impressive campaign. Espanyol had to wait until the winter transfer window to sign him, after he recovered from an injury that required surgery at the end of April. Ramon underwent a medical examination on Friday at the Corachan Clinic and will participate in specific rehabilitation work on the pitch at Dani Jarque Sports City on Saturday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Logs six clearances in loss Cabrera made one tackle and six clearances during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Cabrera had another solid performance at the heart of the defense but this wasn't enough to prevent another setback for his team. The center-back has been doing his part, though, with 31 clearances over his last five starts.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Takes three shots in loss Puado had three shots (one on target) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Puado couldn't score as he did in the previous match but was still his team's most active player up front, attempting at least three shots for the third consecutive game. With six goals and one assist over 16 starts this year, the attacker is on pace to have the best campaign of his career.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Concedes one in loss Garcia made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia didn't have any work to do until the 67th minute and his first action could've been way better as he got fooled by the ball curve when Sandro Ramirez fired a long-range free-kick shot to score the lone goal of the match. With just two clean sheets and seven games with multiple goals allowed over 18 starts, the goalkeeper will need to have way better numbers to be considered a nice fantasy pickup during the second half of the season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UD Las Palmas 1 vs 0 RCD Espanyol | Game Highlights ⚽

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Antoniu Roca - Provides assist in draw Roca assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Roca notched his first ever La Liga assist in the 44th minute as he delivered a cross that found Javi Puado alone in the box. The 22-year-old midfielder has now started in back-to-back games after previously being a substitute in his first five appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Scores in draw Javi Puado scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Puado notched his sixth goal of the season as he opened up the scoring in the 44th minute of the match. The forward had plenty of goal scoring chances in the first half as he hit the crossbar, had a one-on-one opportunity saved, until he finally beat the goalkeeper with a short-range header.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Concedes once in draw Joan Garcia had three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Garcia made three saves while allowing one goal in the draw against Valencia. He nearly managed to keep the clean sheet, but he was beaten in the 47th minute with a shot that just went past his outstretched hand. Next, he'll face off against Las Palmas, a team with 22 goals in 17 games.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RCD Espanyol 1 vs 1 Valencia CF | Game Highlights ⚽

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Alvaro Tejero - Sends 11 crosses in draw Tejero recorded 11 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.

Impact Tejero was unable to make much of an impact on either side of the ball, but he has a decent floor due to his crossing numbers and role as a corner-kick taker. This was the second time that Tejero recorded double-digit crosses this season. Over his last six games, the right-back has tallied 11 chances created, 44 crosses and 22 crosses.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Takes two shots Saturday Olivan had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Olivan was a constant threat in the final meters for Espanyol due to his impressive runs into the final third, which resulted in a decent stat line from an attacking perspective. However, the end product has been lacking, so Olivan might generate decent numbers from his attacking contributions, but at the end of the day, most of his value will be tied to his defensive contributions.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Attempts three shots Puado generated three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Puado was one of the few players who looked a bit threatening for Espanyol in this match, but he lacked the end product to capitalize on the opportunities he generated. Puado has notched two goals, one assist, nine shots and three chances created over his last five appearances, so he's trending in the right direction while firmly entrenched as Espanyol's most reliable attacking threat.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Easy clean sheet Garcia made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Osasuna struggled in front of the goal and didn't record a single shot on target in this match, so Garcia didn't have to work too much to get a clean sheet. Shutouts have been hard to come by for the goalkeeper, and this was just his second clean sheet of the campaign. Through 16 starts, Garcia has allowed 28 goals while making 59 saves and 19 clearances.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Omar El Hilali - Will be available Wednesday El Hilali completed his one-game suspension and will be available for Wednesday's clash against Valencia.

Impact The center-back has been a regular starter for Espanyol this season, doing so in each of his 15 league outings while racking up 50 tackles, 55 clearances and 16 interceptions. He's likely to return to the starting XI right away, although it's unclear if he'll do so at right-back or center-back.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jofre Carreras - Completes suspension Carreras has completed his one-game suspension and will be available for Wednesday's game against Valencia.

Impact Carreras has been a regular for Espanyol this season after starting in 13 of his 15 appearances. Author of two goals and three assists so far, expect the winger to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RCD Espanyol 0 vs 0 CA Osasuna | Game Highlights ⚽

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Marash Kumbulla - Back after suspension Kumbulla completed his one-game suspension and is available to play against Osasuna on Saturday.

Impact Kumbulla has been a regular at the back for Espanyol and he's expected to recover his place in the starting XI right away now that he's available.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gragera - Remains sidelined Gragera (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Osasuna, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday. "Gragera is out once again."

Impact It's unclear what kind of issue Gragera is dealing with, but the midfielder is set to miss a sixth straight match. There's no certainty on when he'll be able to return to the squad.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Calero - Will be available Saturday Calero (Achilles) will be available for Saturday's game against Osasuna, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "[Fernando] Calero will be w...

Impact Calero was expected to be available for this matchup, and even though that'll be the case, all signs point to him being on the bench and seeing a few minutes. Espanyol are particularly depleted on the defensive end, so the return of Calero is certainly a positive sign for a struggling team.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Delivers 10 crosses in defeat Brian Olivan had one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Olivan led the team in crosses, registering a season-high 10. Despite the high amount, only two of these were accurate and he created only one chance in the game. Defensively, he registered three clearances and two interceptions.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Concedes once in defeat Joan Garcia registered five saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Getafe.

Impact Garcia allowed one goal while making five saves against Getafe. He was beaten in the eighth minute after being unable to prevent a header from going in. It was a good performance from the goalkeeper as he kept the team in the game for the entire contest. Next, he'll face off against Osasuna, a team with 22 goals in 16 games.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getafe CF 1 vs 0 RCD Espanyol | Game Highlights ⚽

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Getafe scores early to beat Espanyol and move clear of La Liga drop zone

Getafe has beaten fellow struggler Espanyol 1-0 to move clear of La Liga’s relegation zone

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Getafe scores early to beat Espanyol and move clear of La Liga drop zone