Impact Pacheco seems to have left his heel issues behind and will be an option off the bench. However, his fantasy upside is minimal since he's the backup of Joan Garcia.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Makes bench Friday Pacheco (heel) is on the bench for Friday's game against Sevilla.
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
Benched for season finale Pacheco is named to Espanyol's bench for Sunday's clash against Almeria.
Impact Pacheco ends the season with three clean sheets and 33 goals allowed across 16 La Liga appearances since taking over as Espanyol's starting goalkeeper from Alvaro Fernandez in mid-February following his winter transfer from Almeria. But with relegation already confirmed, the 31-year-old Pacheco now moves to the bench Sunday while Joan Garcia gets the nod for the finale.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten twice against Valencia Pacheco made two saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.
Impact Pacheco could've done way better on the first goal scored by the opposition as he gave away a rebound that was easily slotted home by Diego Lopez. He wasn't at fault for the second goal but didn't make enough saves to make up for the two goals allowed and be a positive net for fantasy purposes. With Espanyol's relegation already defined, the goalkeeper will try to close his campaign in a higher note during next Sunday's season finale against Almeria.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three goals Pacheco had four saves and conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Unfortunately for Pacheco, he has conceded at least three goals thrice across his four appearances this May. He will try to redeem himself Sunday at Valencia. With the Espanyol team facing relegation, Pacheco has little room for error that weekend game.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Four saves in win Pacheco made four saves and conceded once in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Pacheco was unable to keep out Raul de Tomas' penalty, but made four saves to help his side claim a vital three points in their bid to avoid relegation. He has three clean sheets in 14 starts since arriving from Almeria and next faces a tricky match against second-placed Athletico on Wednesday.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Allows four in derby loss Pacheco made one save and conceded four goals during Sunday's 4-2 loss against Barcelona.
Impact Pacheco had a nightmare matchup here against an inspired Barcelona side, who used a scoring onslaught to open a four-goal lead in just 51 minutes to set up the title-clinching victory. With three or more goals allowed in four of the last six starts, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back next Sunday as his side visits Rayo Vallecano.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves for loss Pacheco made three saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-2 loss versus Sevilla.
Impact Pacheco faced six shots and stopped three, coming away with the loss Thursday. The goalkeeper has been a volatile option to say the least, across 12 starts he had made 45 saves and allowed 23 goals while keeping three clean sheets. Pacheco has had five-save clean sheet gems, and also been blown away to the toon of three goals without making a single stop. With an awful defense in front of him Pacheco faces tough tests every time he steps on the pitch.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Pacheco had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Getafe.
Impact Pacheco kept a clean sheet Sunday, his second in his past three matches. He also made two saves and one clearance in the match. He faces a more difficult matchup Thursday at Sevilla, a side which has scored 38 goals in 31 league matches this season.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ten saves, four goals conceded Pacheco registered 10 saves and conceded four goals in Thursday's 4-2 defeat to Villarreal.
Impact Ten saves compensated for the four second-half goals Pacheco conceded Thursday. Now, his next appearance is scheduled to be when the Espanyol team hosts Getafe on Sunday.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in draw Pacheco registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Cadiz.
Impact Pacheco kept a clean sheet Friday, his second of the season and first since Feb. 19. I was a relatively easy day for him, as he faced just two shots on target, his fewest in a match all season. He faces a more difficult matchup Thursday at Villarreal who have scored 38 goals in 29 league matches this season.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five saves, three goals conceded Pacheco made five saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Betis.
Impact Pacheco logged five saves twice across Espanyol's three games during the first half of April. Unfortunately for him, he also conceded seven goals and will try to redeem himself against Cadiz on Friday.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two goals to Bilbao Pacheco made five saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao.
Impact Pacheco was beaten by strikes from both Williams brothers on Saturday as his side lost a fifth consecutive La Liga game. It won't get any easier next weekend against sixth-placed Betis, which have scored 34 goals in 28 matches this season.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
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
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
Beaten twice against Valladolid Pacheco made three saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Valladolid.
Impact Pacheco was beaten once each half and, while he couldn't do much to stop the one-timed shot on the second goal, the first one, despite the power the shot had and a slight deflection, wasn't that difficult to be prevented. With 11 saves, three goals conceded and one clean sheet over three games since winning the starting spot at the net, Pacheco will have a very difficult mission next Saturday as his side visits Real Madrid.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another upstanding performance Pacheco made three saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.
Impact Pacheco was impressive again in the net with three important saves to help give Espanyol the win Saturday. He is already a step higher in the fight for the starting goalkeeping role over Alvaro Fernandez after just allowing one goal in the last two matches with seven saves and a clean sheet in that span. He will likely be the starter next game against Valladolid on Mar 5, who have scored three goals in the last five contests.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clean sheet in first start Pacheco registered five saves and secured a clean sheet with two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Elche.
Impact Pacheco had a brilliant debut with his new team, saving five and securing a clean sheet for Espanyol Saturday. He will fight to keep that starting role over Alvaro Fernandez, who has given up seven goals in his previous three starts. The Spaniard was not given an opportunity with his previous team Almeria, only appearing in one match. However, he will likely be the starting goalkeeper next match Saturday against Mallorca after his suburb performance against Elche.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to Espanyol Pacheco has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Espanyol after transferring from Almeria, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Pacheco made just one La Liga appearance for Almeria, a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal in October. The 30-year-old is now moving to Espanyol, where he will challenge Alvaro Fernandez for the starting goalkeeper spot following the departure of Benjamin Lecomte.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two goals to Villarreal Pacheco made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Villarreal.
Impact Pacheco made his first start of the season on Sunday, but he will be disappointed in conceding a 94th-minute winner to Nicolas Jackson while his opponents were down to 10 men. Fernando Martinez is likely to return to the XI in goal next weekend.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yet to be registered Pacheco is currently unavailable for Monday's match against Elche as he has yet to be registered with La Liga, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.
Impact Pacheco just joined the club from Deportivo Alaves and while he should be starting, is unable to play until his new team meets the league-wide salary rules. Fernando Martinez made an impressive 13 saves in the opener against Real Madrid and will continue to play until Pacheco can challenge him for the starting job.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to Almeria Pacheco has joined Almeria from Deportivo Alaves, it was announced Wednesday. He's committed to a four-year contract with his new club.
Impact Pacheco brings a solid track record in the first division after spending the last seven seasons in Vitoria-Gasteiz, bringing his old club up from the second division and never losing the starting job. While joining a different promoted side isn't likely to help his value, Pacheco should still be able to take over the starting job from Fernando Martinez and keep the team afloat as long as he can.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't play in finale Pacheco was left on the bench for Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.
Impact Pacheco didn't take the field to end a disappointing season in which he started 34 times and conceded 60 goals. With a long run as the starter at Alaves, he could stick around as the club competes in the second division next season.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three goals to Levante Pacheco made two saves and one clearance in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Levante.
Impact Pacheco had a game to forget, conceding three times in the second half as they lost on the road and are now relegated to the second division. The goalkeeper will now look to bounce back when they host Cadiz on Sunday in their season finale.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
