ESPANYOL NEWS

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

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