ESPANYOL NEWS

Yangel Herrera - Out vs. Sevilla Herrera (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Sevilla after failing to make the preliminary squad list.

Impact Herrera will be sidelined Saturday as a thigh injury continues to wreak havoc on his season. The midfielder will look to make his return early in October, though his timeline for return is still uncertain at best.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keidi Bare - Makes initial squad Bare (groin) made the initial squad list for Saturday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Bare was questionable at best for Saturday's game, but making the initial squad list is a good sign for the midfielder going forward. If fit look for Bare to be on the bench, as he will likely be treated carefully to avoid re-aggravating the injury.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Gomez - Makes six clearances in win Gil created one chance, made two interceptions, six clearances and one block in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Gil made the second-most clearances for his side, helping keep the clean sheet and earn three points. They will now face a tougher matchup when visiting Sevilla on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Sends in 11 crosses in win Embarba created two chances, sent in 11 crosses (three accurate), made two tackles (zero won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Embarba led his side in crosses, matching his season-high with 11, but they only scored after a PK converted by Raul de Tomas. The midfielder has one assist in the season. He will now visit Sevilla on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Makes 12 clearances in win Cabrera registered one off-target shot, one inaccurate cross, one interception, 12 clearances, one block and a yellow card in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Cabrera led his side with a season-high 12 clearances, helping them keep the clean sheet and earn the home win. The centerback also received his second yellow card in the campaign, though. He will now face a tougher matchup at Sevilla on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Converts PK in win De Tomas scored one goal from four shots, created one chance and sent in one accurate cross in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact De Tomas converted a PK in the 54th minute to give his side the home win. That was his second goal in the season, to go with one assist. The forward will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they visit Sevilla on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopez - Keeps clean sheet in win Lopez made two saves and one clearance and picked up a yellow card during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Lopez kept his third clean sheet in six starts in the season to help his side earn three points at home. The goalkeeper also made 19 saves over that span. He will now look to keep the momentum at Sevilla on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keidi Bare - Comes off with groin injury Bare (groin) came off the pitch during Wednesday's loss 1-0 loss to Alaves.

Impact Bare came off in evident discomfort and couldn't finish the final 15 minutes of the match. The midfielder was quiet up to that point, and if he misses any time it won't really change the fantasy landscape. David Lopez came on the pitch for Bare.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Remains sidelined Wednesday Herrera (thigh) will be unavailable versus Deportivo Alaves on Wednesday.

Impact With the quick turnaround for a mid-week clash, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see Herrera still on the shelf. The midfielder has yet to get onto the pitch for Espanyol this season and appears no closer to playing at this point, especially with Saturday's meeting with Sevilla right around the corner.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius Júnior, Benzema lead Madrid to 2-1 win at Valencia

Vinícius Junior and Karim Benzema added to their impressive starts to the season by scoring late goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Valencia in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adri Embarba - Plays well in draw Embarba took two shots (one on goal), crossed eight times (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Embarba was held off the scoresheet but played well going forward for Espanyol. The wide man finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopez - Concedes two in draw Lopez allowed two goals while making a save during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Lopez allowed two goals in the second half but blanked Betis in the second 45 as Espanyol came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed five goals in five league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 16.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Scores late equalizer Cabrera scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), created a chance, made an interception, a tackle and six clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Cabrera found the back of the net in the 97th minute scoring the game tying goal for Espanyol. The goal was the first of the season for the defender, while he led Espanyol in shots and clearances in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Assists with lone chance created de Tomas had an assist with his lone chance created while taking three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Betis.

Impact de Tomas set up Aleix Vidal in the 16th minute helping to open the scoring in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the forward while his three shots were the team-high total as of his substitution in the 92nd minute.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Vidal - Scores against Betis Vidal scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's match with Real Betis.

Impact Vidal found the back of the net in the 16th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker while his two shots were the second most on the team as of his substitution in the 81st minute.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema hat trick as Madrid makes winning return to Bernabeu

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid rallied to avoid disappointing results in their milestone matches in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Lopez - Gives up two in loss Lopez conceded two goals and made one save during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lopez was picked apart by some well-worked efforts and went a fourth straight match without recording a victory. That won't be much easier to overcome against Betis, which feature a dangerous duo of Sergio Canales and Nabil Fekir.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Vidal - Creates one chance in loss Vidal created one chance in 75 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Vidal didn't make much of a dent in his first start of the season but things could change as he builds up his rhythm and form. For now, look to Adrian Embarba as the focal point of the build-up for the Parakeets heading into Sunday's trip to Betis.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Creates two chances in loss Pedrosa created two chances from three crosses and made two interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pedrosa added nice two-way value in his return to the lineup and was the biggest creative threat aside from Adrian Embarba for his team. If this continues to be the case, Pedrosa will be worth more attention beginning with Sunday's trip to Betis.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Scores first goal in loss De Tomas scored one goal on his only shot during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact De Tomas needed 11 shots to record his first goal of the season and if his past La Liga campaigns are anything to go by, this certainly won't be his last. Up next is a trip to Betis, which feature an improved defense to open the season even with a few injury issues.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adri Embarba - Logs assist in loss Embarba provided one assist from two chances created on nine crosses (two accurate) and took four shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Embarba set up Raul de Tomas for a hopeful goal but it was the Champions who stormed back for the win. Despite the final scoreline, expect big efforts from Embarba with some consistency if his club is to stay in La Liga next season, and up next is a trip to Betis.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adria Pedrosa - Starting Sunday Pedrosa is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pedrosa returns after dealing with a hand issue in the buildup to the match. The defender will take up a role at left back for Espnayol's La Liga clash with Atleti.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Ibrahimovic returns; Griezmann back at Atlético

Leeds and Liverpool have their Brazilian players available for their English Premier League match at Elland Road after doubts about their availability for being blocked from travel...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Didac Vila - Logs four tackles in loss Vila logged four tackles (three won) during the 1-0 loss to Mallorca on Aug 27.

Impact Vila has helped fill in for Adria Pedrosa (hand) over the last couple of games. With Pedrosa back in training ahead of Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid, Vila is less likely to play as frequently.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE