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Features in squad list Ramon (knee) features in the squad list for Friday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Ramon is in the squad for the first time this season following a long-term ACL injury. He could make his debut for his new club, although he is unlikely to be rushed after being out for several months.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Puado will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Puado accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Getafe on Friday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter this season in the frontline, with Antoniu Roca expected to start in the attack for that game.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed in on Saturday Cheddira had one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Cheddira replaced Javi Puado in the 83rd minute, making just his third substitute appearance in the last 11 games, having been an unused substitute in the other eight.

APRIL 14, 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

Assists on Saturday Cabrera assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Cabrera picked out Roberto Fernandez with a long pass in the 63rd minute, which was expertly finished after a sharp burst of movement. Cabrera's made eight clearances and an interception. He has registered goal contributions in consecutive games and recorded over six clearances in four of his last five appearances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal Puado assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minut...

Impact Puado set up the opener for Roberto Fernandez in the 28th minute. Puado has registered over 11 passes in each of his last five appearances. He has recorded five goal contributions in the last eight games, which included three spot kicks.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers clean sheet Garcia made six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia recorded a clearance for the fourth game in a row. He has also recorded over five saves in three of the last four games, keeping two clean sheets in that span. On Friday, he faces Getafe.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Olivan (calf) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Celta Vigo. "In principle, the only player who's not travelling is Olivan, as he's still dealing with a soleus injury....

Impact Olivan will miss a third straight match Saturday and doesn't have a clear timetable to return to action. His next chance to play will come against Getafe on April 18.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Gragera (foot) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Celta Vigo.

Impact Gragera has been sidelined since mid-October and wasn't mentioned in the press conference by manager Manolo Gonzalez, so it seems he's nowhere close to being able to return to action. At this stage of the season, it's fair to wonder whether he'll be able to play again for Espanyol before the campaign ends.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Aguado assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Friday's 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Aguado subbed on in the 83rd minute and created Pere Milla's goal in the 90th with his first assist in the campaign. The midfielder also logged a season-high two chances created. That was his 14th appearance so far (four starts).

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Milla scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 4-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Milla subbed on in the 83rd minute and scored in the 90th to seal Espanyol's road win with his first goal in the season. The midfielder started only one game in 13 overall appearances. He will now look for more playing time after scoring for the first time.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists at Rayo Vallecano Javi Puado scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Puado created Roberto Fernandez's goal in the 16th minute with his second assist in the season. Later, he scored his 10th goal in 2024-25 to help Espanyol earn three points on the road. The forward also co-led his side in shots during the match.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, assists in win Edu Exposito assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Exposito created Leandro Cabrera's opener in the 12th minute with his first assist in the campaign. He also led Espanyol with a season-high six crosses. The midfielder logged his third start in 10 overall appearances in 2024-25.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener at Rayo Vallecano Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 4-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Cabrera scored the opener in the 12th minute with his third goal in the campaign. The centerback also led Espanyol with a season-high 11 clearances. He's been an important piece in the squad and started in all but four games so far.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Joan Garcia registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Garcia logged his fifth clean sheet in the season to help Espanyol earn the big win on the road. The goalkeeper made five or more saves for the ninth time in 30 starts. He will now look to keep the momentum at Celta on Saturday.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol crushes Rayo Vallecano to ease La Liga relegation fears

Espanyol has hammered Ray Vallecano 4-0 away from home in a comprehensive La Liga display that ranks among the Barcelona-based side's best this season

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with calf injury Olivan is out for Friday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to calf injury, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "Brian was tested on Tuesday, I think it was. He has a calf injury...

Impact Olivan is going to miss a second match in a row Friday, as he was already absent to face Real Madrid last week and will not miss out against Rayo. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he last appeared in a match Jan. 25. Once he returns, he will likley see a spot on the bench.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On Bench Sunday Pacheco (ankle) was on the bench for Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bilbao.

Impact Pacheco was listed as a possible option for Sunday's game and returns to the squad as a substitute. That said, he is very unlikely to see any minutes the upcoming games since he should remain the backup goalkeeper for Espanyol.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in chances created, clearances Romero crossed twice inaccurately, created two chances and made five clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Romero was active on both sides of the ball from his fullback role, leading Espanyol in both chances created and clearances. The defender has combined for three chances created and 13 clearances over his last three starts, but hasn't had a goal involvement in nearly two months.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in draw Puado scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Puado stepped up and converted a penalty in the 71st minute earning a point for Espanyol while tying for the team-high in shots. The goal was the first since February 9th for the attacker as he's combined for five shots, three chances created and two crosses over his last three matches.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Garcia allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia allowed the opening goal of the match in the 38th minute, but held Atleti from there as Espanyol came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts with a matchup at Rayo Vallecano next up.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Tejero (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Tejero was summoned ahead of the match Friday, so his addition to the bench Saturday after missing last match was no surprise. He serves in a rotational role, starting in 13 of his 23 appearances, and will likely see similar time now that he is fit.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Exposito (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Exposito is no longer dealing with an undisclosed injury, as he is on the bench for Saturday's contest. He doesn't see much time and has only started in two of his eight appearances this season, likely to continue on the bench in most instances.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Tejero (undisclosed) will be back for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference, according to Xavier Boro for La Grada Online.

Impact Tejero missed the last match against Mallorca before the international break due to an injury but is available for Saturday's clash. However, his return is unlikely to impact the starting lineup, as he has been a bench option recently.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible option against Atletico Pacheco (ankle) was back in training this week and is an option for Saturday's clash against Atletico, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference, according to Xavier Boro...

Impact Pacheco is an option for Saturday's game after recovering from his ankle injury and training normally since Tuesday. However, even when fully fit, he is expected to remain the backup goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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