ESPANYOL NEWS

Sergi Darder - All over stat sheet Darder made five crosses (one accurate), four corners, and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Darder is always recording multiple stats on several categories each match, making him one of Espanyol's most valuable players. He averages 2.2 chances created, 5.6 crosses and 3.4 corners a game. With 80 crosses, the Spaniard is second in the league which also surpasses his career high for a season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Gomez - Tallies five clearances Gomez logged in five clearances and two tackles (one won) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Gomez has been a dangerous defender with his ninth match in a row recording four clearances or more. He is averaging five a game in 11 appearances on the year. The 30-year-old will head to the winter break by tallying 28 clearances and eight tackles (four won) in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Launches six crosses Brian Olivan had six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Olivan bounced back from last match to record six crosses, with half of them accurate passes on Wednesday. He is averaging 4.7 crosses a game with 67 on the year. The 28-year-old has been a solid defender with a total of 15 tackles (seven won) and 12 clearances in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Lecomte - Own goal catastrophe Lecomte made four saves and scored an own goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Lecomte had a game to forget as a crucial mistake led him to score in his own net to lose the game for Espanyol on Wednesday. He has been on a good streak of late, conceding six goals in the last six matches on 23 saves. The Frenchman will head into the winter break with a 2.9 save average and 14 goals allowed thus far.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético loses again in last league match before World Cup

The World Cup break can’t come soon enough for Atlético Madrid

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinicius de Souza Costa - Comes off injured Souza came off with an apparent injury during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Villarreal.

Impact Souza was unable to carry on after picking up an injury earlier in the second half. The midfielder was replaced by Edo Exposito for the final half hour of the match. Souza has the entirety of the World Cup break to return to full fitness before a Dec. 31 clash with Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool begins League Cup defense

Liverpool begins its League Cup title defense with a home game against third-tier Derby County while Manchester City hosts Chelsea in the marquee match of the third round

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mato Joselu - Records one assist Joselu logged one assist during a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Oscar Gil logged an accurate cross Joselu received using a header. But instead of shooting, he passed the ball to goalscorer Sergi Darder and recorded his first assist since May.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Scores one goal Darder scored one goal during a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Darder has two goals across the 2022-23 La Liga. He possesses those without multiple shots off goal. Though fantasy managers should not expect Darder regularly scoring, his quality assurance ensures he will continue being Espanyol's best midfielder.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Lecomte - Seven saves against Atletico Lecomte logged seven saves and three clearances during a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Currently, Lecomte's latest save tally is his best of the 2022-23 La Liga. Those saves prevented Atletico Madrid from logging what should have been a win. The draw is more meaningful to Lecomte, whom Atletico Madrid rostered but did not use when loaned there.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More boos for Atlético Madrid after another setback

Another setback, another round of boos for Atlético Madrid

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leandro Cabrera - Sent off against Atleti Cabrera was sent off with a straight red card in the 27th minute of Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cabrera has been in the starting lineup in every game this season but will now miss Wednesday's match against Villarreal, the final game before the World Cup. Sergi Gomez could take his place in the lineup for that contest.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal faces London derby test, PSG rests Messi

Arsenal faces the latest test of its English Premier League title credentials in a London derby with Chelsea

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Sanchez Saez - Likely out through World Cup Sanchez (hamstring) is expected to be out through the World Cup, according to La Grada via Joan Cami of RAC1.

Impact Sanchez has already missed the better part of six weeks and issues in his recovery have caused further delays. When fit again, Sanchez is a capable option on the right flank in support of Javi Puado.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Three corners in draw Darder took one shot (zero on target), sent in five crosses (zero accurate) and added two interceptions during Friday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Darder was second on his squad in crosses attempted, but he wasn't able to connect on any of those attempts. Still, he was the preferred corner option on most occasions, which helps his volume and fantasy output a bit. He played the full 90 in this contest and next faces Atletico.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Gomez - Busy defensively in draw Gomez logged two tackles (zero won), six clearances and three interceptions during Friday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Gomez was lively defensively and was second on his squad with six clearances. His three interceptions were also a team-high. He played the full 90 and should remain nailed-on in central defense. Fantasy wise, he's averaging four clearances per matchup in league play.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Olivan - Logs equalizing helper Olivan logged an assist on seven crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created during Friday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Olivan located teammate Lazo during the 70th minute of this contest, and Lazo did the rest to pull Espanyol even at 1-1. The wing back also paced his team in crosses for the evening and played the full 90. The assist was his third of the season across 12 starts.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Lecomte - Four saves for draw Lecomte made four saves while conceding one during Friday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Lecomte did well to stop almost everything that came in his direction Friday. At the final whistle, his efforts were enough to earn the draw and one point from the matchup. On the league season, the veteran keeper is averaging about 2.5 saves per match across eight starts. Atletico presents a tough away test next Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Carlos Lazo - Scores first goal as sub Lazo scored once on three shots (one on target) during 29 minutes of run in Friday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Lazo relieved Eduardo Exposito during the 61st minute and found the score sheet just nine minutes later with a challenging strike to the top right. The goal was assisted by Brian Olivan and turned out to be the only goal of the match for his Espanyol squad. Lazo has played in six matches this La Liga season (all as a substitute) and is taking a little less than a shot per match.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fluke equalizer gives Espanyol 1-1 draw at Mallorca

Espanyol has drawn 1-1 at Mallorca in the Spanish league after equalizing with an intended cross that ended up sailing directly into the goal

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dani Gomez - Bench option Friday Gomez will be available as a substitute against Mallorca on Friday.

Impact Considering Gomez has yet to feature in the starting XI for the club this season, his presence on the bench shouldn't come as a surprise. Unless there is an injury upfront, Gomez will be hard-pressed to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited usage.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joselu - Starting against Mallorca Joselu (undisclosed) was included in the starting XI to face Mallorca on Friday.

Impact Joselu will make his 13th consecutive start for the club to begin the season. The forward has already racked up seven goals to start the year and is well on pace to surpass the 14 markers he secured last season with Deportivo Alaves. In fact, Joselu trails only Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski (12) in the Golden Boot race.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Regano - Set to play Friday Gil (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI against Mallorca on Friday.

Impact Gil has featured in all but one of his nine appearances this season in which he has recorded one assist, three shots (one on target) and 12 crosses (four accurate). With the right-back once again starting, he should offer decent fantasy value given his ability to push the attack from the back line.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Gomez - Dealing with knock Gomez is considered questionable for Friday's match at Mallorca after making the squad list, according to La Grada.

Impact Gomez has made five appearances off the bench since joining Espanyol but a recent knock could prevent him from playing. As he has yet to earn a starting job, his production isn't so notable.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Werder hosts Hertha, Lens looks to close in on PSG

Werder Bremen hosts Hertha Berlin in a meeting of two teams seeking mid-table sanctuary from the threat of relegation from the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS