ESPANYOL NEWS

Cesar Montes - Upstanding in first start Cesar Montes had 14 clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 win against Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact In Montes' first start for the team since joining from Monterrey in December, he had a brilliant performance with a season high of clearances. The 25-year-old will be an excellent addition to Espanyol's back line as he is expected to be their starting center defender moving forward, With Monterrey, he totaled 47 clearances in 16 appearances dating back to July.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Scores game-winner Javi Puado scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Getafe.

Impact After scoring last match and with Nico Melamed out with an illness, Puado got the start and scored the game-winner to deliver the win for Espanyol on Sunday. He has now scored two in the last two games and three in the last seven. The Spaniard will continue to fight for more playing time and chances are he will see more time on the field with his current form of late.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Third straight goal Joselu scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Getafe.

Impact Joselu is on a scoring rampage with a goal in his third straight match, along with an assist for his second on the year. He is now second in the league in goals scored, just three behind Robert Lewandowski for the lead. The Spaniard is having one of the best seasons of his career thus far, surpassing his goal tally from this time last season, where he had a career high 14 goals. With an average of 2.7 shots (1.4 on target) per game, the 32-year-old has the chance to extend his goal-scoring streak with a visit from Real Betis on Saturday, who have conceded eight goals in the last seven contests.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - One save in win Alvaro Fernandez registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Fernandez was not called upon much in the match, however he did concede an early goal to ruin his clean sheet on Sunday. He has allowed four goals on nine saves in the last three matches. The Spaniard has temporary taken over the goalkeeper role with Benjamin Lecomte requesting a release from the team. He has allowed 11 goals and recorded one clean sheet in seven appearances thus far.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Three clearances on day Cabrera had three clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 win over Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Cabrera was able to recover from the flu in time to start the match on Sunday. He did not look his greatest, only tallying three clearances. The 31-year-old usually averages four a game with 17 in the last five contests. However, he is way off his clearances total from last season despite starting in all 16 matches he has featured in.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo - Out against Getafe Melamed is not in the match day squad to face Getafe on Sunday.

Impact Melamed misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder has played just 290 minutes in 11 appearances primarily as a substitute.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Recovers for Getafe clash Cabrera is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Cabrera is good to go after dealing with the flu in the buildup to the match. The defender takes up a role in the Espanyol back line as he's helped his side keep two clean sheets in 16 appearances.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo - Misses training through illness Melamed (illness) missed training Friday, according to manager Diego Martinez. "Well, one has had tenths of fever tonight and the other also with a stomach issue, with vomiting, di...

Impact Melamed missed training Friday due to an illness and is a doubt for Sunday's match. The midfielder has started two matches in a row on the right wing so any sort of illness is a disappointing turn as he looks to hold onto a starting role. Melamed has made just five starts in all competitions, and has yet to go the full 90 in a match.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Dealing with flu Cabrera (illness) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Getafe due to a flu, manager Diego Martinez told reporters. "Well, one has had tenths of fever tonight and the other also with a s...

Impact Cabrera is dealing with a flu and was unable to train Friday, putting him in doubt for Sunday's match. The defender could still play but with an illness it's possible he's rested to fully recover before a Jan. 21 clash with Betis.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Created one chance in draw Exposito registered one off-target shot, one chance created, two inaccurate crosses and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Girona.

Impact Exposito could not do much to help them earn the home win during his time in the field before subbing off in the 50th minute. The midfielder received his second yellow card of the season during the match. He started again after three straight games in the bench.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Scores against Girona Joselu scored one goal from four shots, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Girona.

Impact Joselu scored in the 76th minute to give them the 2-1 lead, but it wasn't enough to earn three points at home. The forward now has nine goals in the season, to go with one assist. He also led his side in shots as usual.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Scores as substitute Puado scored one goal from his only shot and sent in two crosses (one accurate) in 40 minutes during Saturday's 2-2 draw to Girona.

Impact Puado subbed on in the 50th minute and scored the 1-1 equalizer one minute later. That was his second goal in the season so far. The forward started in eight of his 15 appearances so far.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Assists and picks up fifth yellow Olivan assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in six crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (one won) and three clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday...

Impact Olivan assisted Joselu in the 76th minute to give them the 2-1 comeback, but they couldn't hold the lead to earn the home win. The left-back also received his fifth yellow card in the proccess. He's suspended for Sunday's vist to Getafe and will be eligible to return on Jan 22 versus Betis.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Makes three saves in draw Fernandez made three saves and one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Girona.

Impact Fernandez conceded once in each half as they settled for the frustrating draw at home. The goalkeeper was coming from a great outing against Barcelona, and still has only one clean sheet in the season in six starts. He will look to bounce back at Getafe on Sunday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Gomez - Set for return from ban Gomez is available to return after serving his four-match ban.

Impact Gomez was sent off before the World Cup break and handed a major ban. Still the forward hasn't played a major part in the starting XI and shouldn't be looked towards for major playing time even when available once more.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius de Souza Costa - Available for return Souza is eligible to return from suspension for Sunday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Souza picked up a one-match ban after getting sent off against Barcelona and is now set to return. The midfielder will hope to return to the starting XI, where he has seen consistent playing time before the World Cup break.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Gomez - Still suspended Saturday Gomez will miss out against Girona on Saturday as he serves out the last game of his four-match suspension.

Impact Gomez was booked before the World Cup break in a Copa Del Rey clash with CD Rincon and was subsequently given a four-match suspension. Considering the forward has logged a combined 61 minutes in six league appearances this year, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to suddenly factor into the starting XI once eligible to return.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol files complaint over Lewandowski's eligibility

Espanyol has challenged the result of the derby against Barcelona to the Spanish soccer federation

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brian Olivan - Sends in three crosses at Barcelona Olivan sent in three inaccurate crosses, made two blocks and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Barcelona.

Impact Olivan had a decent outing, leading his side in crosses to help them earn the road draw. The left-back also received his fourth yellow card of the season, though. He will need to be extra careful now to avoid a suspension in La Liga.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Sends in one cross as sub Exposito registered one inaccurate cross, one tackle (zero won), one clearance and a yellow card in 33 minutes during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Barcelona.

Impact Exposito subbed on in the second half and couldn't do much during his limited time in the pitch. The midfielder did receive his first yellow card of the season, though. That was his 14th appearance so far (11 starts), with two goals and two assists to his name.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Converts PK at Barcelona Joselu scored one goal from two shots, created one chance, made one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Barcelona.

Impact Joselu converted a PK in the 73rd minute to help them secure one point against their local rivals. The forward now has eight goals in the season, to go with one assist. He also led his side in shots and picked up his second yellow card 15 starts so far.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Makes five saves in draw Fernandez made five saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Barcelona.

Impact Fernandez had a great outing to help them earn one point on the road. The goalkeeper made a season-high five saves, while conceding only once. That was his fifth start so far, and he will look to keep things rolling against Girona on Saturday.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona held 1-1 at home by Espanyol after World Cup break

Barcelona has stumbled in its first game since a seven-week World Cup break after being held 1-1 by Espanyol at Camp Nou in a derby that finished with both teams having a player se...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinicius de Souza Costa - Sent off late Souza was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match with Barcelona.

Impact Souza was shown his second yellow card in the 80th minute forcing Espanyol down to ten men. The midfielder will miss Espanyol's next match against Girona through suspension.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE