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Makes squad, available Saturday Roca (shoulder) is in the squad list for Saturday's game against Real Betis.

Impact Roca returned to full training earlier in the week, and since he came through the final session unscathed, he'll be part of the squad to travel to face Betis. Roca has logged just 108 minutes in league play this season, so while his return adds depth in the attacking third, he won't be much of a fantasy asset.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Saturday Roca (shoulder) is back in team training and is likely to be available for Saturday's clash against Real Betis, though his involvement will depend on how he comes through the final...

Impact Roca has been training with the team this week but coach Manolo Gonzalez acknowledged he is still not completely right, noting that he remains limited in contact situations. The 23-year-old homegrown winger has logged just 108 minutes in La Liga this season, so his return is unlikely to shake up the starting lineup, but having him available off the bench gives Gonzalez an extra option as Espanyol try to turn around a bad run of form heading into the final nine games of the season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward return Roca (shoulder) is showing positive signs of recovery and was spotted back training with the team during Espanyol's first session during the international break, according to El 19...

Impact Roca picked up a shoulder dislocation in training that has kept him sidelined and eaten into his already limited role this season, with the 23-year-old homegrown winger logging just 108 minutes in La Liga. His return is unlikely to shake up the starting lineup given how little he has featured, but it does give coach Manolo Gonzalez an extra body to work with during the two-week international break as the White and Blues try to sort out a stretch of just three points from their last nine matches. Roca should be ready to go for the first fixture back for the break, a trip to Real Betis on April. 4.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Roca (shoulder) is ruled out again for the time being, according to coach Manolo Gonzalez.

Impact Roca returned to the bench in the last matchup against Mallorca but is still dealing with his shoulder issue and has been ruled out again for now. The attacking midfielder does not have a clear timetable for his return, and his absence is not expected to impact the starting XI given he has made just one start across eight appearances this season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trains normally Saturday Roca (shoulder) was spotted training normally Saturday and should be an option for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, according to El 1900.

Impact Roca looks to have shaken off the shoulder injury that sidelined him for the last two matches. He was spotted going through full training on Saturday and should be back in the mix for Sunday's showdown with Mallorca. That's a welcome boost for the Catalans, even if he's expected to slot back into a bench role moving forward.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still missing Roca (shoulder) is out for Monday's match against Oviedo.

Impact Roca was a late call for Monday but has failed to make the team sheet, appearing to have failed his testing. He is more of a depth option, so the club is only losing an option from the bench, as the midfielder has only earned one start in eight appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Monday Roca (shoulder) is a late call for Monday's match against Oviedo, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per Santi Olivan of Marca. "Perhaps the one who arrives most fair is Antoniu...

Impact Roca will need to face some testing Monday, with the attacker hoping to train Sunday to make the team sheet against Oviedo. Even if the attacker is picked for the team sheet, he is likely to only see the bench, starting in only one of his eight appearances all season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Roca suffered a shoulder injury and won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Elche, according to El 1900.

Impact Roca suffered a dislocated shoulder this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's showdown against the Franjiverdes. The attacking midfielder is expected to be re-evaluated early next week to determine his progress, but there is no set timetable for his return just yet. That said, his absence should not shake up the starting XI, as he has mostly been deployed as a bench option for the Catalans throughout the season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots from bench Roca recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Real Madrid.

Impact Roca appeared off the bench late into Saturday's match for a short appearance, gaining six minutes of play to end the contest. He would see some decent action in his short appearance, taking two shots but unable to find the back of the net. He has only appeared twice all season, both of which came from the bench for 10 minutes of play.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs until 2028 Roca has agreed to a new contract with Espanyol through the 2027/28 season.

Impact Roca is extending his ties with Espanyol for a few more seasons after he went through with a two-year extension. He started in 13 of his 26 appearances last season, scoring one goal in more of a rotational spot. He will hope to see more time after the extension, although he didn't feature in their opener.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid impression in debut campaign Roca appeared in 26 matches, including 13 starts for Espanyol during the 2024 campaign.

Impact Roca saw limited opportunity early in the season but picked up all 13 of his starts between mid-December and late-May. He picked up his only goal contribution of the year in his second start, before amassing six shots and three shots on target through his final 19 appearances. Adding totals of seven chances created, 10 tackles won and eight interceptions, he put together a solid impression in his debut campaign with the club.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off on Saturday Roca had one cross (zero accurate) and four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Roca made 14 passes and was replaced by Jofre Carreras in the 64th minute. Roca has started consecutive games after coming off the bench in six appearances preceding that.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Roca assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Roca notched his first ever La Liga assist in the 44th minute as he delivered a cross that found Javi Puado alone in the box. The 22-year-old midfielder has now started in back-to-back games after previously being a substitute in his first five appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE