ESPANYOL NEWS

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

Ruben Sanchez Saez - Bench option versus Barcelona Sanchez (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Barcelona.

Impact Sanchez is fit enough to be an option after missing nine matches due to a significant hamstring injury. He has featured four times this season, logging 13 crosses (one accurate), nine tackles, seven interceptions, and three clearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona, Madrid resume Spanish league fight post World Cup

Barcelona and Real Madrid resume their fight for the Spanish league title as the competition starts again following a seven-week hiatus for the World Cup

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cesar Montes - Joins Espanyol Montes has completed a move from Monterrey to Espanyol, Monterrey confirmed Monday.

Impact Montes is on the way to Spain to join up with Espanyol. The defender saw limited action with Monterrey in 2022, making just 16 appearances (10 starts), and will likely be a depth option with Espanyol. Montes is a stout center-back and showed some impressive form at the World Cup with the Mexican national team.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keidi Bare - Torn ligament confirmed Bare (ankle) has torn a ligament in his ankle, RCD Espanyol confirmed.

Impact Bare has torn a ligament in his ankle and will be out long-term. The midfielder will be sidelined for multiple weeks and depending on the severity could be out for months. Vinicius Souza will see more playing time with Bare out.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keidi Bare - Picks up injury in cup match Bare suffered an ankle injury that forced him off after 70 minutes of Tuesday's Copa del Rey match against Atletico Paso, according to La Grada.

Impact Bare started three times in six matches before the World Cup but will now be in doubt for the Dec. 31 derby against Barcelona. Fortunately for the team, Vinicius Souza is still fit as the primary defensive-midfielder.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius de Souza Costa - Starts in friendly Souza featured as a starter during Wednesday's friendly against KV Mechelen.

Impact Souza might have picked up an injury just before the World Cup but still started in 14 consecutive games until the midseason break. He's recorded 53 tackles in that time and will look to continue his solid form in 2023.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético ends skid with win in Copa del Rey

Atlético Madrid has ended a five-game winless run before play pauses in Spain for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leandro Cabrera - Ineligible against Villarreal Cabrera was suspended for Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Cabrera started in all 13 games before his dismissal, making 56 clearances and keeping two clean sheets. Though he's a regular player, Cabrera doesn't offer tremendous value for a team fighting relegation.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE