ESPANYOL 3-1-7 · 17TH IN LALIGA
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Aleix Vidal - Sent off Saturday Vidal was shown his second yellow card during the 2-1 loss to Athletic Club on Saturday.
Impact Vidal was given his first red card of the season after being shown two yellow cards Saturday. He will now serve a one-match ban next Saturday against Real Betis. He has been given three appearances off the bench in the last five games, two of them as an unused sub. This follows just one assist, 13 interceptions and 11 tackles (five won) on the campaign thus far.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian Olivan - Continues to be sidelined Olivan (undisclosed) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Athletic Club, according to manager Luis Garcia.
Impact Olivan has been sidelined since March 11 with an undisclosed injury and will continue to be absent from the team. This means that Ruben Sanchez will start again at right back, with Oscar Gil playing at the left back position.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol fires Martínez, hires former player García as coach

Espanyol has fired Diego Martínez and hired former player Luis García as its new coach
APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leandro Cabrera - Available once more Cabrera is available for selection after serving a one-match ban against Girona.
Impact Cabrera picked up a fifth yellow card and earned a one-match ban. The defender is now set to return to the starting XI somewhere in the back-line. The defender played at left-back in the final two matches before the suspension, but has been a center-back previously.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Gomez - Sent off in defeat Gomez was sent off in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Girona.
Impact Gomez was shown his second straight red of the season for a dangerous tackle after a VAR review. Calero is likely to take his place in central defense for Saturday's match against Athletic Club.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Sanchez Saez - Four crosses in defeat Ruben Sanchez attempted four crosses (one accurate) and had one shot off target in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Girona.
Impact Ruben Sanchez, who was starting his third consecutive game after a run of games on the bench for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury, put in the cross that led to Martin Braithwaite's equalizer. He has attempted 17 crosses and created three chances in his last four appearences.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Javi Puado - Registers assist in loss Javi Puado assisted the equalizer and attempted one cross in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Girona.
Impact Javi Puado was starting having been on the bench for the previous two games and registered his second assist of the season. He will hope to keep his place in the starting XI when Espanyol face Athletic Club on Saturday.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Braithwaite - Scores in defeat Braithwaite scored once from two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Girona.
Impact Braithwaite scored his ninth of the season after blanking in the previous two games. The striker has attempted 8 shots in his last four games but only managed to get two of those on target (both of which resulted in goals). He is only two goals short of his career best of 11 in a single season.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Pacheco - Concedes twice in loss Pacheco conceded twice and made two saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Girona.
Impact Playing behind one of the league's leakiest defences, Pacheco has conceded 11 goals in his past five games and has not kept a clean sheet since his debut in mid-February. Espanyol have two difficult games against Athletic Club and Real Betis up next as they try and steer themselves away from the relegation zone.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keidi Bare - Available to return at weekend Bare (ankle) was called up by Espanyol for Sunday's clash against Girona.
Impact Bare has been out since suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during a Copa del Rey match back in December, but he has recovered and should be available for selection in Saturday's La Liga game for the first time since the World Cup.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ronael Pierre-Gabriel - Available for club return Pierre-Gabriel (strain) was called up by Espanyol for Saturday's clash against Girona.
Impact Pierre-Gabriel missed his side's loss to Real Madrid just before the international window due to a muscular injury he suffered the week before, but he used the break to recover and could now make his return to the squad against Girona. Even when fit, he has started just one of Espanyol's nine La Liga matches since arriving on-loan from Mainz in January.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Great debuts for De la Fuente, Joselu as Spain beats Norway

Spain got off to a winning start under new coach Luis de la Fuente by beating Norway 3-0 to open its qualifying campaign for the 2024 European Championship
MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
All Goals Matchday 26 LaLiga Santander 2022/2023
MARCH 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Todos los goles de la jornada 26 de LaLiga Santander 2022/2023
MARCH 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Leandro Cabrera - Set for ban Cabrera is suspended for an Apr. 1 trip to Girona due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Cabrera was shown a fifth yellow card against Celta Vigo and is now set for a one-match ban. The left-back has struggled with discipline throughout the season, with five yellows and two reds seeing him off the pitch frequently. Cabrera will return for an Apr. 8 clash with Athletic Club.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Pacheco - Beaten three times on Saturday Pacheco allowed three goals while making a save during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo.
Impact Pacheco conceded twice in the first half and once in the second as Espanyol dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 11 goals in six league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 19.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Gragera - Scores off the bench Gragera scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo.
Impact Gragera entered the match in the 54th minute and scored Espanyol's lone goal in the 86th. The goal was the first in six appearances for the midfielder.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Kompany back to face Man City in FA Cup

Manchester City hosts Burnley and manager Vincent Kompany in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday
MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronael Pierre-Gabriel - Forced to come out with injury Pierre-Gabriel recorded three interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid. He was subbed off in the 84th minute due to a muscle injury.
Impact Pierre-Gabriel came on as a sub, but only lasted 15 minutes after suffering a muscle injury Saturday. He has only made one appearances in the starting XI since arriving to Spain from Strasbourg. With this new injury, the defender will likely keep his bench role until he improves his form on the season.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Sanchez Saez - Logs in assist Ruben Sanchez assisted once to go with two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.
Impact Ruben Sanchez put up a decent performance for his liking, recording an assist and winning both tackles attempted Saturday. He has only been giving the start in five of the 13 matches played, totaling two assists, 31 crosses (three accurate), 19 tackles (10 won) and 13 interceptions in that span.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mato Joselu - Nets early goal Joselu scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact Joselu got his team up early with a goal against Real Madrid on Saturday. He has been having one of his best campaigns thus far, currently tied for second for La Liga's golden boot race. The forward is also two goals away from tying his career high for a single season. Despite dealing with a small injury, the Spaniard has been able to total five goals and one assist on 16 shots (seven on target) in the last eight matches. Joselu has a high chance of scoring in the next game against Celta Vigo, after generating two goals in his last three outings against the opponent.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Pacheco - Concedes three in loss Pacheco made four saves and allowed three goals with a clearance in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Real Madrid.
Impact Pacheco allowed three goals after his team took an early 1-0 lead to take the loss Saturday. He has let in six goals with 15 saves and just one clean sheet since becoming starting goalkeeper. His next match will be against Celta Vigo on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five games.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Espanyol 3-1, eyes Liverpool and clasico

Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid’s 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish league
MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: City, Liverpool in action; Madrid has Espanyol

Manchester City will try to keep the pressure on English Premier League leader Arsenal when it plays at Crystal Palace
MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s Spanish league match against Espanyol because of an ankle injury but the striker should be ready to play u...
MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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