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Active in loss Espino won three-of-five tackles and committed two fouls during 75 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Espino has already won six tackles in two games but his side are winless with three goals conceded. As he's also committed three fouls, Espino needs to be careful to preserve what little he can offer by picking up bookings.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Alaves Espino took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in last weekend's 1-0 victory against Alaves. He also made three clearances, three interceptions and won three of four ta...

Impact Espino was excellent on both sides of the ball as his side clinched a spot above the relegation zone on the last day of the season. The 30-year-old tallied two goals, two assists and 12 clean sheets in 37 La Liga appearances (all starts) as Cadiz's undisputed first-choice left back.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses Espino took two off target shots, crossed seven times inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Impact Espino was a part of the Cadiz back four that allowed just one goal on Sunday. The fullback finished with the third highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while his seven crosses were the second most in the draw.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in loss Espino put four shots off target, logged eight inaccurate crosses and made three interceptions during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Espino was plenty active in the attack but for all his involvement, conceding three goals as a defender and missing the mark on each occasion limited his potential value. This isn't going to be a good setup for the next game against Real Madrid, which feature Vinicius Junior coming off his first career hat trick.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One interception against Elche Espino made one interception in a 3-0 win against Elche on Saturday.

Impact Espino had an average outing for the hosts. The 30-year-old made a solitary interception. Other than that, Espino also provided a couple of key passes.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Espino logged three inaccurate crosses, won two-of-five tackles and kept a clean sheet during Monday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Espino played a key role in his team securing their fourth clean sheet in the last six matches, during which he's started each game and recorded 21 total tackles. When next facing Athletic Club, Espino will face a team that's scored just 36 times in 32 games.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Espino provided one assist from two chances created during Friday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Espino also won two tackles as he recorded a second assist in three starts. As his side was undefeated in four matches before Friday, Espino can still take good confidence into the next match against Villarreal.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Granada Espino will miss Monday's clash against Granada with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Espino picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's draw against Getafe, meaning he will be suspended for Monday's game. Luismi could replace him at left back for the match.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in win Espino kept a clean sheet with three-of-three tackles won, three interceptions made and six inaccurate crosses during Friday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Espino has put together some solid numbers recently with 14 crosses, seven tackles won and six interceptions made over his last three starts. This coincides with a three-game unbeaten run for his club as well, though it will now go on break until after the international window. By then, he could get a quick chance to remain on track against a poor Getafe side.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops six tackles in draw Saturday Espino took one shot (one on target), sent three crosses (none accurate), made six tackles (three won) and intercepted twice in the 0-0 draw against Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Espino was terrific once again in the goalless draw. The wingback continues to dominate defensively and he provides a spark of offense as well. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.6 shots, 0.6 created chances, 2.4 crosses, 4.2 tackles and 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. Those numbers are hard to beat and he currently stands as one of the better defenders in the league from a fantasy aspect.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six tackles in loss Espino registered two inaccurate crosses, six tackles (three won), four interceptions, six clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Espino had a good defensive performance, leading his side in tackles and interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The left-back also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now face another tough matchup at Celta on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late equalizer against Levante Espino scored a goal off his lone shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Espino was the hero for Cadiz here, scoring a dramatic equalizer deep into the stoppage time after the opposing defense failed to clear a cross from the right. The left back had some room to support the offense during this one, but will probably have to be more focused on the defensive end during Friday's visit to Betis.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE