ESPANYOL NEWS

Alvaro Tejero - Bags club's lone goal Tejero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Athletic.

Impact Tejero was the only player from Espanyol to find the net Saturday in the brutal loss. He only appeared for 17 minutes off the bench in the loss, also notching six crosses in his short time on the field. This marks his first goal of the season, now having three goal contributions.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Concedes four against Athletic Garcia recorded two saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Athletic.

Impact Garcia had a rough day in net Saturday, with the goalie only saving two of the six shots he faced on net. This marks his seventh straight match without a clean sheet, still having one on the season. He will look to grab one in his next game, although that will be a tough task when facing Sevilla on Friday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Option to face Athletic Cabrera (thigh) is an option for Saturday's match against Athletic, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "He's in perfect condition, it's fine. He has trained with the perfect gro...

Impact Cabrera was expected to be an option after training fully Thursday and that is set to take place, with the defender cleared for action. He has missed the club's last two matches due to the issues but has started in all five matches he has been available for. That said, he will look to earn the starting spot immediately Saturday, taking the spot of Sergi Gomez.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Still out Puado (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Athletic, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "He has tried to train, which he had been doing quite well the week, but training w...

Impact Puado looks to be taking the cautious route after picking up knee issues at the end of September, with the attacker being held out yet another match. However, he has returned to training, leaving some confidence he will be fit soon. That said, once he is absent of any discomfort while training, he should be expected to rejoin the team for play.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Pacheco - Out with heel issues Pacheco is out for Saturday's match against Athletic due to a plantar fasciitis, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "Due to plantar fasciitis, he went out to train today but he...

Impact Pacheco will be out for the weekend, with the goalie picking up an injury that causes inflammation in his heel. Luckily for the club, he is their backup keeper, so this is a minor absence. His return will depend on his evolution, with Llorenc Serred taking his spot until fit again.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Naci Unuvar - Dealing with quadriceps injury Unuvar is out for Saturday's match against Athletic due to a quadriceps injury, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "He has a muscle injury in his quadriceps and his evolution wi...

Impact Unuvar will be sidelined for the weekend, with the forward suffering a quadriceps injury. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he has only appeared once off the bench this campaign. A return date is still up in the air, but they hope he can return for their Copa Del Rey match agaisnt San Tiro on Oct. 31.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Calero - Won't play vs. Athletic Calero won't be available to face Athletic Club on Saturday due to an Achilles injury, Alex Biescas of Diario AS reports.

Impact This is not the first time Calero has dealt with tendinitis on his Achilles, and it's unclear how long the injury will sideline him. The defender has made just two starts this season, however, so his absence won't represent a big deal in fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Could return Saturday Puado (knee) has a chance of playing Saturday against Athletic Club since he's been participating in training over the last few days, Alex Biescas of Diario AS reports.

Impact Puado is a key player for Espanyol in the final third, and his return would boost the team's chances of stealing a positive result out of San Mames. The winger has three goals, 18 shots and six chances created in his eight starts so far, and if he's deemed available, he should return to the starting lineup right away.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Expected to be available Saturday Cabrera (thigh) participated in training Thursday and is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Athletic, Alex Biescas of Diario AS reports.

Impact Cabrera missed Espanyol's previous two matches before the international break due to the injury, but he's been participating in training in recent weeks, and that boosts his availability for Saturday. The veteran defender has started in the five matches he's been available for this season, tallying 29 clearances, six tackles and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin Cardona - Picks up assist in start Cardona assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Cardona picked up his second start in eight appearances on the season, and his first start in the last six outings. He took the opportunity to shine by delivering a pass to Jofre Carreras, who buried a shot from outside the box to take a 2-0 lead in the 47th minute. Cardona also registered a season-high two shots of his own and a season-high two chances created. Additionally, he recorded his first tackle won in four outings.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Scores on a header Kumbulla scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Kumbulla netted his first goal of the season and the first goal of the game as he headed in a cross from Jofre Carreras in the 18th minute of action. This also marked Kumbulla's first shot on target in eight appearances on the campaign. Meanwhile, on the defensive end, he tied his season high with two tackles won for a third time and set a new season high with two interceptions.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jofre Carreras - Two goal contributions Carreras scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Carreras had a hand in both his squad's goals in the 2-1 victory. First, he provided a cross that was headed in by Marash Kumbulla in the 18th minute, then he buried one of his own with a shot from outside the box, assisted by Irvin Cardona in the 47th minute of play. This marked the first time this season that Carreras registered more than one goal contribution in a game. He also tied his season high with two chances created in the match.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Four saves in victory Garcia had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Garcia made a minimum of four saves for the sixth time in the last seven outings. This also marked the second consecutive game where he held opponents to a maximum of one goal. Up next for Espanyol is a meeting with Athletic Club on October 19.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Out until after break Cabrera (thigh) is out for Saturday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "Well, the issue of Cabrera is not yet, and taking into account that a break is...

Impact Cabrera will sit out one final match due to his thigh issues, as he appears likely to return following the international break. He is absence from Saturday's match appears to be more of a cautious move, with the manager claiming he may have forced him into the team sheet if it weren't for the break following the contest. That said, expect him to be fit after the break, likely taking back the starting role he held in all five of his appearances immediately.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Saves PK, allows late goal in loss Garcia made 10 saves, including a penalty and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis.

Impact Garcia was simply spectacular here, logging up double-digit saves for the second time over the last three matches and even saving a penalty from Ez Abde to preserve the deadlock just before halftime. When it looked like the goalkeeper would be able to finish the game with a clean sheet, then came Giovani Lo Celso in the 85th minute to ruin his plans with a close-range finish that sealed the win for the opposition With 37 saves over his last six starts, Garcia will try to remain productive during Saturday's clash against Mallorca.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Omar El Hilali - Puts up impressive numbers in loss El Hilali made eight tackles (five won), six clearances and four interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis.

Impact El Hilali had another impressive defensive display here despite being on the losing side as he led all players in three different categories. A top 10 player in the league in both tackles and clearances, El Hilaly can be considered La Liga's best defensive right-back right now.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Nice two-way outing in loss Romero had two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in four crosses (two accurate), made three clearances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Be...

Impact Romero was arguably his team's MVP on this one as he was solid defensively and even better on the attacking end, always going up the field when given the chance and being his team's biggest threat. A left-back with proven offensive capabilities, Romero can very well become a recognized two-way asset if he's able to put everything together more regularly.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Suffers knee sprain Puado suffered a left knee sprain following Sunday's 1-0 loss against Real Betis, the club announced Monday. There's no clear timetable for his return.

Impact Puado had to leave the Betis match in the early stages of the second half, and further tests revealed the striker will have to spend time on the sidelines while rehabbing from what seems to be a rather complicated issue. Puado has been one of Espanyol's best players this season, racking up three goals, 18 shots and six chances created in his eight starts so far.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Ruled out to face Real Betis Cabrera won't play against Real Betis on Sunday due to a thigh injury, according to a report from La Grada.

Impact Espanyol will have to find a way to replace the veteran defender, who has been one of Espanyol's most reliable defenders throughout the early stages of the 2024/25 campaign. Cabrera has started in his five outings this season, racking up 29 clearances, six tackles and four interceptions. His absence will open the door for Calero to return to the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Fires four shots Puado took four shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Puado was held off the scoresheet despite leading Espanyol in both shots and chances created in the match. The forward has combined for nine goals and three chances created over his last three starts, but hasn't had a goal involvement since a hat trick on September 14th.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Garcia - Concedes in each half Garcia allowed two goals while making two saves during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Garcia allowed a goal in each half as Espanyol dropped their second consecutive match Thursday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for 16 saves over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jofre Carreras - Opens the scoring Thursday Correras scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Thursday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Correras found the back of the net in first half stoppage time to open the scoring Thursday before subbing off in the 80th minute. The goal was the first in the La Liga career for Carreras and his first goal involvement of September.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE