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Veliz nets the winner as Espanyol beats Rayo Vallecano

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RCD Espanyol 2 vs 1 Rayo Vallecano | Game Highlights ⚽

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Sergi Gomez - Subbed on against VallecanoGomez recorded one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactGomez replaced Calero in the 90th minute and had minimal involvement, registering just one touch with a clearance. After starting the first game of the season, he has been demoted to the bench, making brief appearances as a substitute in the last two matches.

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Walid Cheddira - Assists off the bench against VallecanoCheddira assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactCheddira replaced Javi Puado in the 71st minute and made an impact, setting up the 96th-minute winner for Alejo Veliz. Despite taking only eight touches, Cheddira managed to create two chances, showcasing his effectiveness in a brief but brilliant cameo. Having come off the bench twice this season, he will be aiming to secure more minutes during his loan spell from Napoli.

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Jofre Carreras - Assists against VallecanoCarreras assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactCarreras provided the assist for Carlos Romero's equalizer in the eighth minute. Despite limited involvement with just six passes, he also contributed defensively with a clearance. Carreras has featured in all four games this season and this marked his first goal involvement. Last season in the second division, he tallied three goals and four assists in 35 appearances, and will aim to build on those numbers in the top tier.

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Carlos Romero - Scores against VallecanoRomero scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactRomero scored the equalizer in the eighth minute, assisted by Jofre Carreras. He delivered a comprehensive performance, creating four chances, completing a dribble and contributing defensively with three tackles, three clearances, and an interception. Having started all four games this season, this was his first goal in an Espanyol shirt, and he will be eager to build on this performance during his loan spell.

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Alejo Veliz - Nets winner against VallecanoVeliz scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

ImpactVeliz clinched the winner in the 96th minute with a brilliant finish, assisted by Walid Cheddira. In addition to his goal, Veliz contributed defensively with two clearances. Having started all four games this season, this was his first goal, and he will be looking to improve his numbers throughout his loan spell.

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Joan Garcia Pons - Concedes one against VallecanoGarcia made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactGarcia made four saves and two clearances but conceded an early goal to Alvaro Garcia. He has started all four games this season, accumulating 13 saves, including a brilliant clean sheet against Atletico Madrid last week. Up next, he faces Alaves.

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