Espanyol vs. Villarreal - News - September 26, 2024

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

ImpactEspanyol 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.

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Raul Albiol - Receives stitches, will train soonAlbiol received stitches after suffering his head injury and is expected to return to training soon, according to his club.

ImpactAlbiol doesn't look to have picked up a major injury after being forced off the field Thursday, as he is already back with Villarreal and plans on training in the coming days. That said, he will miss out on Monday's match against Las Palmas, possibly returning against Real Madrid on Oct. 5.

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

ImpactPuado 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.

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

ImpactGarcia 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.

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Kiko Femenia - Leader in blocks, interceptionsFemenia created a chance, blocked a shot and made three interceptions during Thursday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

ImpactFemenia was a part of the Villarreal back line that conceded in the first half, leading his side in blocks and interceptions. Femenia has combined four four tackles, four interceptions and two blocks over his last three starts, but isn't offering much in attack from right-back.

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Sergi Cardona - Leader in tackles, clearancesCardona took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately, created a chance, made five tackles (winning four) and three clearances during Thursday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

ImpactCardona was a part of the Villarreal back four that conceded once in the win, leading the team in tackles and clearances. The fullback has combined for seven crosses, eight tackles and 12 clearances over his last three starts.

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