ESPANYOL NEWS

Javi Puado - Registers first assist of year Javi Puado assisted once to go with two shots (zero on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Puado got his first assist of the season after earning his fourth straight start. He may return to the bench soon once Nico Melamed (illness) returns to full form again. The 24-year-old has totaled three goals, one assist, 12 crosses (two accurate) and 11 chances created in 19 appearances thus far.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Braithwaite - Nets goal against Osasuna Braithwaite scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Braithwaite logged in his second goal in two matches to put him at five on the year. With Joselu doing all the scoring for Espanyol, the 31-year-old usually hangs back, but still produces goals when he can. He is only averaging 1.8 shots a contest with 28 (six on target) on the season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Lets in one goal Fernandez had three saves and allowed one goal with one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact Fernandez only allowed one goal, however was not called upon much in the match on Saturday. He has conceded eight goals with 18 saves in the last six games. The 24-year-old's next match will be against a visit from Real Sociedad next Monday, in which he let in two last meeting on Sep 18. However, the opponent has only scored six goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Transfers to Espanyol Pacheco has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Espanyol after transferring from Almeria, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Pacheco made just one La Liga appearance for Almeria, a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal in October. The 30-year-old is now moving to Espanyol, where he will challenge Alvaro Fernandez for the starting goalkeeper spot following the departure of Benjamin Lecomte.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slow transfer day in Spain; Barcelona gets to register Gavi

Forget about signing new players

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Gragera - Signs with Espanyol Gragera signed with Espanyol from Gijon, Espanyol announced Tuesday.

Impact Gragera signed with Espanyol on a 5-and-a-half year contract Tuesday. The midfielder is just entering his prime and now gets to test his talent in the Spain's top division after an impressive early career with Gijon. Gragera will likely start out as a rotational option while he works to gel with his new side.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Suarez - Loaned to Espanyol Suarez has joined Espanyol on a six-month loan from Celta Vigo, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Suarez was frozen out at Celta Vigo and hadn't appeared at all this season despite wracking up a combined five goals and 20 assists across his previous three La Liga campaigns with the club. The 29-year-old mifielder is now moving on-loan to Espanyol for the remainder of the campaign.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius de Souza Costa - Banned yet again Souza is set to serve a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Souza will miss a second match due to suspension, this comes just three matches after he was suspended due to a red card. The defensive midfielder isn't shy about ending up in the referee's book, and will now be sidelined. Souza is set to return for a Feb. 13 match against Sociedad.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Regano - Suspended against Osasuna Gil will be suspended for Saturday's clash with Osasuna due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Gil picked up a fifth yellow card and is now set to serve a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation. The defender is eligible to return for a Feb. 13 match against Sociedad. It's unclear who will replace Gil, who has made starts on either flank in recent matches.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Almeria beats Espanyol 3-1 to stay unbeaten after World Cup

Almeria has eased to a 3-1 win over Espanyol at home and remains unbeaten since the Spanish league restarted following the World Cup

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Sanchez Saez - Assists off bench Ruben Sanchez assisted once to go with one chance created in Friday's 3-1 loss to Almeria.

Impact Sanchez made yet another appearance off the bench, however this resulted in his first assist of the campaign. A hamstring injury has kept the young 21-year-old sidelined for a big chunk of the season as he is working back to regain full fitness. In eight appearances he has totaled one assist, 16 crosses (two accurate) and 12 tackles (six won) thus far.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Back on score board Joselu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 loss against Almeria.

Impact Joselu returned to the scoresheet for his fourth goal in five matches. He is just two away from tying Robert Lewandowski for the golden boot lead in La Liga. The 32-year-old is also three away from tying his career high in what has been his best season of his career thus far. He Is averaging 2.5 shots a contest, but will see a tough time against his next opponent Osasuna on Saturday, where he failed to score against them earlier in the season.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Four saves in loss Alvaro Fernandez made four saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 loss against Almeria.

Impact Fernandez struggled on Friday, tying his season high for goals conceded despite making four saves on Friday. Now that Benjamin Lecomte left the team to Montpellier, the 24-year-old will be the main goalkeeper for the remainder of the season. He is averaging 3.3 saves a game, however is also averaging 1.5 goals allowed a contest. The Spaniard will face Osasuna for the first time this campaign next Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last six matches.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City-Arsenal in FA Cup; Leipzig can cut gap

Manchester City hosts Arsenal in the FA Cup, but it is a match that could have a wider impact on the race for the Premier League title

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adria Pedrosa - Ruled out yet again Pedrosa (groin) is out for Friday's trip to Almeria, after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Pedrosa hasn't played in over four months and doesn't seem to be nearing a return, having yet to appear even in training. Brian Olivan will continue in the starting XI with Pedrosa sidelined.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo - Active in squad Melamed (illness) is in the traveling squad for Friday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Melamed returns to the traveling squad after illness cost him the first matches back from the World Cup break. The midfielder saw limited playing time before the World Cup break and will likely remain a depth option.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Braithwaite - Claims all three points Braithwaite scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Betis.

Impact Braithwaite found the back of the net in the 43rd minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was the fourth in 13 appearances for the forward, the second most on the team.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Whips in nine crosses Darder crossed nine times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Betis.

Impact Darder was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Espanyol on Saturday. The midfielder has just three goal involvements in 18 appearances, but his role on set pieces has helped lead to a team-high 101 crosses and 37 chances created.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Three saves in clean sheet Fernandez kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Betis.

Impact Fernandez helped Espanyol claim all three points by shutting out Betis on Saturday. The clean sheet was the second in eight league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 26.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Kept from scoring against Betis Joselu took an off target shot, crossed twice (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Betis.

Impact Joselu was held off the scoresheet as Betis needed just one goal to win on Saturday. The forward has been excellent on the season, leading the team with 10 goals and 48 shots in his 18 appearances as a locked in starter.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Whips in four crosses Olivan took an off target shot, crossed four times inaccurately and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Real Betis.

Impact Olivan was a part of the Espanyol back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. It was the third clean sheet in 17 appearances for the fullback as he's second on the club in crosses and chances created while leading Espanyol with five assists.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ronael Pierre-Gabriel - Loaned to Espanyol Pierre-Gabriel has joined Espanyol on a six-month loan from FSV Mainz, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Pierre-Gabriel recorded an assist across 14 Ligue 1 appearances (seven starts) while on-loan with Strasbourg during the first half of the season, and the 24-year-old is now moving to La Liga with Espanyol for the remainder of the campaign. He can play all across the back line and should be a solid, versatile backup option for his new club.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Available against Betis Olivan served a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now eligible for selection once more

Impact Olivan has been a nailed-on starter but picked up a yellow card accumulation suspension. The defender should return straight to the starting XI in what is expected to be a tough clash with Betis. Olivan has four assists in 16 league starts, crossing 76 times in the span.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona wins Super Cup for 1st trophy with Xavi, no Messi

Barcelona’s title drought with coach Xavi and without Lionel Messi is finally over

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS