Impact Calero is good to go after sitting out last, but he won't return to the starting lineup right away. He has notched 12 tackles (four won), 11 clearances, and one block in his last five appearances.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ESPANYOL 3-1-9 · 19TH IN LALIGA · RELEGATION
3-1-9 · 19TH IN LALIGA · RELEGATION
Fernando Calero - Bench option for Mallorca game Calero (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's match against Mallorca.
Mato Joselu - Available versus Mallorca Joselu (undisclosed) is a bench option for Saturday's game against Mallorca.
Impact Joselu is fit after sitting out three fixtures due to an injury, but he'll be eased into action. He was in great form before getting hurt, registering four goals, one assist, 11 shots (six on target), and four key passes in the last five appearances.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cesar Montes - Starting versus Mallorca Montes (undisclosed) is in the XI to face Mallorca Saturday.
Impact Montes is back in the lineup after missing two matches with an injury. He has notched five tackles (two won), five interceptions, 27 clearances, and three blocks in the last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Gragera - Nine clearances in first start Gragera registered nine clearances and three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.
Impact Gragera started as the center back for the first time since his move from Gijon and provided nine clearances against Elche on Sunday. He got the start with Leandro Cabrera serving a one-match suspension (yellow card accumulation) but will also look to compete for starting role with Fernando Calero.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cesar Montes - Misses out vs. Elche Montes (undisclosed) missed Saturday's clash with Elche due to an undisclosed issue, as.com reports.
Impact Montes remains out with an undisclosed issue, but appears to be returning to fitness as he reportedly trained before Saturday's match. The next chance for Montes to return is a Saturday clash with Mallorca.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mato Joselu - Ruled out once more Joselu missed a clash with Elche via an undisclosed injury, as.com reports.
Impact Joselu has now missed three straight with the injury and remains a serious doubt for a Saturday clash with Mallorca. Javi Puado has seen more consistent playing time in his absence.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Cabrera - Eligible for selection Cabrera is set to return from a one-match ban before Saturday's clash with Mallorca.
Impact Cabrera is set to make his way back from a suspension after getting sent off against Sociedad. The defender should return straight to the starting XI for a Saturday clash with Mallorca.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo - Assists game-winner Nico Melamed assisted once to go with one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Elche.
Impact It took Melamed just four minutes to find Sergi Darder to help provide the game-winner Sunday. The midfielder remains a depth option for Espanyol, only appearing in the starting Xi seven out of 16 appearances. Within that time, he has generated one assist, eight tackles (five won) and three chances created.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Darder - Nets game-winner Darder scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (zero won) in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Elche.
Impact Darder scored in his second match in a row to seal the win for Espanyol on Sunday. The midfielder has been a workhorse for the team this season, playing in every minute of the game for the last 11 contests while totaling three goals on nine shots (five accurate), 27 corners and 25 chances created in that span.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
League leader Barcelona beats Cadiz 2-0 after turbulent week
Barcelona has left its problems off the field after a turbulent week to beat Cadiz 2-0 and extend its winning streak and lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish leagueFEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumen de Elche CF vs RCD Espanyol (0-1)
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Fernando Pacheco - Clean sheet in first start Pacheco registered five saves and secured a clean sheet with two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Elche.
Impact Pacheco had a brilliant debut with his new team, saving five and securing a clean sheet for Espanyol Saturday. He will fight to keep that starting role over Alvaro Fernandez, who has given up seven goals in his previous three starts. The Spaniard was not given an opportunity with his previous team Almeria, only appearing in one match. However, he will likely be the starting goalkeeper next match Saturday against Mallorca after his suburb performance against Elche.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Calero - Unavailable versus Elche Calero has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Elche.
Impact Calero picked up an injury in the past game, and it'll cost him at least one match. Sergi Gomez is taking his spot in the middle of the defense.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ronael Pierre-Gabriel - Eligible once more Pierre-Gabriel is eligible for selection in Sunday's trip to Elche after serving a one-match ban.
Impact Pierre-Gabriel picked up a one-match ban after getting sent off but is now eligible to return. The defender will return to the bench more likely than not, as he has been a rotational option even when fully fit and available.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Olivan - Scores and sends three crosses Brian Olivan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-2 loss against Real Sociedad.
Impact Brian Olivan scored Espanyol's second goal after an impressive one-two sequence with Jose Carlos Lazo, and the left-back continues to deliver exceptional value on the attacking end, especially given his position. Olivan has one goal and five assists through 20 starts this season.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Carlos Lazo - Sets up goal Monday Lazo assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad.
Impact Lazo delivered an impressive one-two with Brian Olivan, and his final through ball set up the team's second goal late in the second half. Lazo has yet to start a match this season, and that's enough to limit his upside, but he has one goal and one assist over his last four outings off the bench.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Darder - Scores against Sociedad Darder scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-2 defeat to Real Sociedad.
Impact Darder was active as a creative threat and set-piece taker for Espanyol, but he also found the back of the net after pouncing on a rebound following a free kick. The talented playmaker scored for the first time since early November, and while he remains one of the best players for Espanyol, his fantasy impact is not as high since he only has three goals and one assist across 21 starts so far.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Cabrera - Scores own goal, sent off Cabrera was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 94th minute of Monday's 3-2 loss versus Real Sociedad. He registered an own goal, three tackles (two won), four clearan...
Impact Cabrera couldn't have wished for a more unfortunate game, as he nodded home a cross from Takefusa Kubo in what was Sociedad's third goal midway through the second half, but he was also sent off in stoppage time. Cabrera will be suspended for Sunday's game at Elche, and his first chance to return will come on Feb. 25 against Mallorca.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Álvaro Fernández - Gives up three goals Alvaro Fernandez recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-2 defeat against Real Sociedad.
Impact It's hard to blame Fernandez for conceding three goals in this game, as the first one was an impressive volley from Takefusa Kubo, the second one was a tap-in from close range courtesy of Alexander Sorloth, and the third one was an own goal from Leandro Cabrera. Fernandez will try to bounce back in an easier matchup at Elche on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kubo scores as Sociedad beats Espanyol 3-2 in Spanish league
Japan forward Takefusa Kubo's first-half goal led third-place Real Sociedad to a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Espanyol in the Spanish leagueFEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fernando Calero - Comes off before half time Calero (undisclosed) was brought off in the first half of Monday's clash with Sociedad.
Impact Calero was brought off with an undisclosed injury during the first half of Monday's match. The defender wasn't even able to make it to half time and had to come off early. Calero will be a doubt for a Sunday trip to Elche due to the undisclosed issue.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ronael Pierre-Gabriel - Sent off against Osasuna Perre-Gabriel was shown a red card during first-half stoppage time of Saturday's draw against Osasuna after receiving two bookings in quick succession following a foul on Ez Abde....
Impact Pierre-Gabriel was making his La Liga debut on Saturday after joining Espanyol on-loan from Mainz in January, but he will immediately be handed a suspension of at least one game after his red card. Oscar Gil should return to the XI at right-back while he's suspended for next week's clash against Real Sociedad.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oscar Regano - Available after suspension Gil will be eligible to return to Espanyol's squad for next week's clash against Real Sociedad.
Impact Gil missed Saturday's draw with Osasuna while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be expected to return to the starting lineup at right-back against Sociedad next week.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vinicius de Souza Costa - Returning from suspension Souza is eligible to face Real Sociedad next week after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Souza missed Saturday's draw with Osasuna due to a yellow card suspension, but he should return to the XI in midfield for the Sociedad game next weekend as he's started every single La Liga game this season for which he was not suspended.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Olivan - Generates eight crosses Brian Olivan generated eight crosses (one accurate) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.
Impact Olivan has surpassed his career high of crosses for a season with 93, which is also the fourth most in the league thus far. He also ups his average crosses a game to 4.8. The 28-year-old also has the third most assists in La Liga with five and it's the most among all defenders.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
