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Bags late goal Milla scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Milla was back on the scoresheet Saturday, scoring his second goal in their past four games after an 82nd-minute goal. This brings the forward to three goals on the season. He struggled in his first La Liga season with Espanyol to earn time, only seeing one start in 20 appearances for just under 500 minutes of play this campaign.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist, nets penalty goal Puado scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Puado ended his season in a great way, with the attacker not only scoring a goal after netting from the penalty spot in the 65th minute but also adding an assist in the 82nd minute. This gives him his first goal contribution in five appearances. He ends his season with a statline to be happy with, earning 12 goals and four assists in 35 appearances (35 starts), nine more goal contributions than last season.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Las Palmas Garcia recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Garcia saw a great outing to end his season, stopping all four shots he faced on net to earn a clean sheet. This was his first clean sheet in some time, with his last coming six appearances ago, and now having eight on the season. The goalie started in every single match this season, recording 41 goals allowed and 145 saves in 38 appearances.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leganes wins final La Liga match but will be relegated

Leganes has been confirmed as the third and last team to be relegated from La Liga even after it beat last-placed Real Valladolid 3-0

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Out as expected Cheddira (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Las Palmas.

Impact Cheddira won't be available for the final game of the season, though manager Manolo Gonzalez had already stated that he was going to be sidelined. He ends the 2024/25 season with five starts and 22 appearances in league play, recording one goal and one assist.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out to face Las Palmas Cheddira is doubtful for Saturday's match against Las Palmas, accoridng to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "The only doubt we have is Walid. Today, he will test himself with the group. If...

Impact Cheddira is going to be a late call for Saturday after missing the club's last contest, as he is still dealing with an undisclosed injury. The good news is he seems to be on the mend, as he will train again to test out the injury, possibly making it as a late inclusion. He has only started in five of his 22 appearances this season while bagging two goal contributions, likely finding a bench spot at best if fit.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Exposito had four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Osasuna.

Impact Exposito had a complete game although he couldn't help his team secure a point. He was active in the frontline and made a strong impact with four shots and seven crosses, both of which were season highs for the midfielder. He also created three chances and will aim to bring that impact into the final game of the season against Las Palmas on Saturday, hoping to find a goal contribution this time.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in defeat Garcia made two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Osasuna.

Impact Garcia made two notable saves, including a crucial stop in the second half to keep Espanyol in contention. Despite his efforts, he conceded goals to Ante Budimir in the 17th minute and Raul Garcia in stoppage time. The Spanish goalie will aim to close the season with a clean sheet against Las Palmas on Saturday.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Kumbulla will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of ten yellow cards.

Impact Kumbulla picked up his tenth yellow card in La Liga and will be suspended for Saturday's final game of the season against Las Palmas. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter for the club, with Calero likely stepping into his place for that game.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Cabrera is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Cabrera has served his suspension for the red card he received against Barcelona and is now available for selection moving forward. The defender is expected to return directly in the starting XI in the central defense for the final game of the season against Las Palmas on Saturday.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in Barcelona defeat Javi Puado had three shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Puado attempted three shots as he tried to spoil Barcelona's title party, but he wasn't able to score and only put one shot on target. This season he has scored 11 goals in total but hasn't scored in his last four games, with three goals and one assist coming in the four games before that.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in 2-0 defeat Joan Garcia recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Garcia made two saves as he kept Barcelona out until the second half. In total, he has kept seven clean sheets in the league, but has been unable to keep one in the last five matches, where he has conceded nine goals. In his last eight matches, he has made 38 saves, with the two in this game being the fewest he has been required to make.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona wins its 28th Spanish league title after 2-0 victory at Espanyol

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent off in loss Cabrera was sent off during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Cabrera will be suspended for a Sunday trip to Osasuna and could be done for the season with just two games remaining. The defender was shown the straight red card late on in the second half. Fernando Calero could take on a larger role if Cabrera is suspended for the remainder of the season. Cabrera scored four goals and added two assists from central midfield. He made 23 appearances (31 starts) as well turning in one of the best all-around campaigns of his career.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Barcelona Lozano (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against FC Barcelona.

Impact The central midfielder was a late call for this contest, but he'll end up playing in his regular midfield role. He's started in 25 of his 28 appearances in 2025/26.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona make surprise transfer move for new goalkeeper despite having captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen & Wojciech Szczesny in their squad | Goal.com US Barcelona are keen on signing Espanyol's Joan Garcia, amid doubts over Marc-Andre ter Stegen's form and Wojciech Szczesny's refusal to commi...

MAY 14, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Late call to face Barcelona Lozano (undisclosed) is a late call for Thursday's match against Barcelona, according to Santi Olivan of Marca. "We have training today. If it's okay, he will be summoned."

Impact Lozano is looking to be an option for Thursday's contest, with the midfielder having been training this week. However, he will still have to train one more time Wednesday, likely facing a test after to determine if he is completely fit. He did start in six of his seven appearances before the injury and will hope to see the start immediately if he is fit enough.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans suffer Jonathan Tah blow, Manchester City eyeing Spanish ace, and more - May 14, 2025 Barcelona are putting together final preparations ahead of their LaLiga tie against Espanyol on Thursday, May 15, at home.

MAY 14, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Allows three in loss Garcia made three saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Leganes.

Impact Garcia couldn't do much to prevent the first two goals scored by the opposition but there's a little bit to complain about his effort on the third goal. It's been a campaign with lots of ups and downs for the goalkeeper, who followed up a streak of three clean sheets with seven goals allowed over the last four starts.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Kumbulla had two shots (one on target) and made one tackle, eight clearances, one interception and one block but scored an own goal during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Leganes.

Impact Kumbulla was very active defensively and even brought some aerial threat on the attacking end but unfortunately for him his highlight from this game ended up being a very unfortunate own goal that put his team down by three goals just after the hour mark. Despite his bad luck here, the center-back remains one of La Liga's best at his position and leads all players in both clearances and blocks.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Gonzalez made an assist, created three chances and made four tackles (three won) during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Leganes.

Impact Gonzalez was disruptive as usual in the middle of the park but still wasn't able to prevent the opposition from scoring three times in roughly one hour. With his team down, the midfielder went up the field to try setting up his teammates and led to an assist for Pere Milla's late goal during stoppage time. This was the second assist for Gonzalez over 14 appearances since joining Espanyol on loan and his almost three tackles per game show how impactful he's been in the middle of the park.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in loss Milla scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Leganes.

Impact Milla was brought as part of a double substitution in the 72nd minute with his team already losing by three and, if the attacker couldn't help them to avoid the loss, at least he found the back of the net deep into stoppage time to set the final score at 3-2. A reserve during the entire season, Milla is trying to find some rhythm during this final stretch, with two goals over his last six appearances.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Cabrera scored a goal off his lone shot, made one tackle, three clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Leganes.

Impact Cabrera didn't put up his everyday gaudy defensive stats but made up for that in the 79th minute with a goal that gave his side a lifeline after they had a three-goal deficit. With four goals and two assists over 31 league starts, the center-back took his usually high fantasy impact to another level this season.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to be fit Thursday Lozano (undisclosed) has resumed team training this week and will hope to be fit for Thursday's derby against Barcelona, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in a press conference, according...

Impact Lozano felt some discomfort on Saturday that sidelined him for Sunday's game but has resumed team training this week ahead of Thursday's derby against the Blaugranas. He will likely be a late call for the game and be assessed after the final training session, since the coach wants a player to be 100 percent fit to avoid any risk of injury. If deemed fit to return, he should find a spot in the starting XI, as he has been an undisputed starter for Espanyol.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension El Hilali is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact El Hilali has cleared his ban due to yellow card accumulation, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He should return directly to the starting XI at right-back since he has been the undisputed starter in that spot for Espanyol.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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