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Moro (23') nets the winner for Real Valladolid as they shut out Espanyol

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André Ferreira - Ready to goFerreira is available for Sunday's trip to Madrid, after serving a one-match ban.

ImpactFerreira was suspended for the opening match of the campaign but is now ready to return from his suspension. The goalkeeper should be the starting option in net now that he is available once more. Karl Hein got the start in the opener with Ferreira suspended.

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Raul Moro - Scores game-winning goalMoro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-0 victory over Espanyol.

ImpactThe explosive winger is tipped to be Valladolid's best player this season, and if the opening match of the season is going to tell any kind of story, he's going to live up to that label. He created havoc with his inside runs from the left wing, and that's precisely how he scored his lone goal of the contest. Moro should be one of Valladolid's most dangerous players in their tough trip to Real Madrid on Sunday.

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Mamadou Sylla - Takes three shots in winSylla Diallo recorded three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 win versus Espanyol.

ImpactSylla was one of Valladolid's most active players throughout the entire match, and even though he was unable to find the target with his three shots, his lone presence caused problems for the opposing defense. Sylla will aim to lead the line in a tough matchup against Real Madrid on Sunday, in a game where he's not expected to be as involved as he was Monday.

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Amath Ndiaye - Credited with assist MondayNdiaye assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-0 win against Espanyol.

ImpactNdiaye was credited with the assist in the lone goal of the match, but to be honest, he simply delivered a long pass to Raul Moro, who took on the opposing defense and scored with a shot from outside the box that got deflected. Ndiaye had a good season in 2023-24 and figures to hold a starting role for Valladolid in the early stages of the campaign.

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Karl Hein - Keeps clean sheet in Liga debutHein had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 win versus Espanyol.

ImpactHein was tested a few times throughout the game, but he responded every time he was needed. The clean sheet is certainly a good outcome for his season debut, but it wouldn't be surprising if Hein moves back to the bench with Andre Ferreira being ready to return after his suspension.

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Leandro Cabrera - Active on both endsCabrera had two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 loss versus Valladolid. He also recorded three clearances and two interceptions.

ImpactCabrera is expected to be the leader on the defensive line for Espanyol this season, and he delivered a good performance in this season opener despite the defeat. Cabrera should be a steady source for defensive stats, and on that note, the matchup against Real Sociedad on Saturday figures to be a good opportunity for him to rack up stats such as clearances, interceptions and tackles.

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Alvaro Tejero - Sends five crosses from right-backTejero recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-0 loss versus Valladolid.

ImpactTejero was a constant presence on the right side of the pitch for Espanyol, and his attacking runs created more than one problem for the opposing defense. However, he's expected to adopt a more defensive stance against Real Sociedad, meaning he's not expected to be as involved on offense as he was in this match.

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