LEANDRO CABRERA NEWS

Option to face Athletic Cabrera (thigh) is an option for Saturday's match against Athletic, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "He's in perfect condition, it's fine. He has trained with the perfect gro...

Impact Cabrera was expected to be an option after training fully Thursday and that is set to take place, with the defender cleared for action. He has missed the club's last two matches due to the issues but has started in all five matches he has been available for. That said, he will look to earn the starting spot immediately Saturday, taking the spot of Sergi Gomez.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Saturday Cabrera (thigh) participated in training Thursday and is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Athletic, Alex Biescas of Diario AS reports.

Impact Cabrera missed Espanyol's previous two matches before the international break due to the injury, but he's been participating in training in recent weeks, and that boosts his availability for Saturday. The veteran defender has started in the five matches he's been available for this season, tallying 29 clearances, six tackles and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out until after break Cabrera (thigh) is out for Saturday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "Well, the issue of Cabrera is not yet, and taking into account that a break is...

Impact Cabrera will sit out one final match due to his thigh issues, as he appears likely to return following the international break. He is absence from Saturday's match appears to be more of a cautious move, with the manager claiming he may have forced him into the team sheet if it weren't for the break following the contest. That said, expect him to be fit after the break, likely taking back the starting role he held in all five of his appearances immediately.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Espanyol 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.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once more Cabrera (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Alaves.

Impact Cabrera is back in the starting XI after suffering a leg injury before the international break. The defender didn't end up missing any time due to the break and is now fully fit and ready to go.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Cabrera is out for the time being due to a leg injury, according to his club.

Impact Cabrera will spend at least the next two weeks on the sidelines, with the defender having picked up a leg issue and missing out until after the international break. The further extent of his injury is unknown, with his return dependent on his evolution. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Sergi Gomez being his likely replacement.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends Cabrera 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.

Impact Cabrera 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.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Cabrera (personal) will not be involved in Sunday's clash against Almeria due to the birth of his child.

Impact Cabrera ends the campaign with one assist and four clean sheets across 32 La Liga appearances (31 starts) this season as Espanyol were relegated from the Primera Division. Calero is taking over from the 31-year-old in central defense for Sunday's finale against Almeria.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Valencia Cabrera provided an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 2-2 dr...

Impact Cabrera was solid defensively, although not great as usual, but then came up with a big contribution on the attacking end, assisting fellow center-back Cesar Montes with a picture-perfect cross from the left in the 40th minute. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for Cabrera, who will close another solid La Liga campaign during next Sunday's clash against Almeria.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Cabrera generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Cabrera helped his team keep a clean sheet Sunday for the first time since Jan. 21. He contributed one won tackle, two clearances, one chance created, one off-target shot and two inaccurate crosses in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Eligible for selection Cabrera is set to return from a one-match ban before Saturday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Cabrera is set to make his way back from a suspension after getting sent off against Sociedad. The defender should return straight to the starting XI for a Saturday clash with Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal, sent off Cabrera was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 94th minute of Monday's 3-2 loss versus Real Sociedad. He registered an own goal, three tackles (two won), four clearan...

Impact Cabrera couldn't have wished for a more unfortunate game, as he nodded home a cross from Takefusa Kubo in what was Sociedad's third goal midway through the second half, but he was also sent off in stoppage time. Cabrera will be suspended for Sunday's game at Elche, and his first chance to return will come on Feb. 25 against Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kubo scores as Sociedad beats Espanyol 3-2 in Spanish league

Japan forward Takefusa Kubo's first-half goal led third-place Real Sociedad to a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Espanyol in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three clearances on day Cabrera had three clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 win over Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Cabrera was able to recover from the flu in time to start the match on Sunday. He did not look his greatest, only tallying three clearances. The 31-year-old usually averages four a game with 17 in the last five contests. However, he is way off his clearances total from last season despite starting in all 16 matches he has featured in.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers for Getafe clash Cabrera is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Cabrera is good to go after dealing with the flu in the buildup to the match. The defender takes up a role in the Espanyol back line as he's helped his side keep two clean sheets in 16 appearances.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with flu Cabrera (illness) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Getafe due to a flu, manager Diego Martinez told reporters. "Well, one has had tenths of fever tonight and the other also with a s...

Impact Cabrera is dealing with a flu and was unable to train Friday, putting him in doubt for Sunday's match. The defender could still play but with an illness it's possible he's rested to fully recover before a Jan. 21 clash with Betis.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible against Villarreal Cabrera was suspended for Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Cabrera started in all 13 games before his dismissal, making 56 clearances and keeping two clean sheets. Though he's a regular player, Cabrera doesn't offer tremendous value for a team fighting relegation.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More boos for Atlético Madrid after another setback

Another setback, another round of boos for Atlético Madrid

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Atleti Cabrera was sent off with a straight red card in the 27th minute of Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cabrera has been in the starting lineup in every game this season but will now miss Wednesday's match against Villarreal, the final game before the World Cup. Sergi Gomez could take his place in the lineup for that contest.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski leads Barcelona; Benzema keeps Madrid perfect

Robert Lewandowski continues to make scoring look easy after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five interceptions in draw Cabrera recorded five interceptions and seven clearances during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Cabrera had a spectacular defensive performance making over 12 defensive plays for the Espanyol squad. With 44 interceptions and 215 clearances in the 2021 season, Cabrera is proving to be a top defender in the La Liga. After having such a successful first start, the defender finds himself in a great position to be a permanent member of the starting XI.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Cabrera kept a clean sheet with two interceptions made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Granada.

Impact Cabrera certainly had his merits thanks to a league-leading 215 clearances made despite playing in a defense that conceded the joint fifth-most goals. With a penalty going wide in the second half, Cabrera also was credited with a tenth clean sheet, the most he's been able to contribute as a full-time starter.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions Cabrera logged four interceptions during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Cabrera logged his best interception tally of the 2021-22 La Liga. He has 16 league interceptions this year. By totaling an interception tally better than that of any other Espanyol footballer, Cabrera continues to prove how he is the team's best defender fantasy-wise.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE