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Omar El Hilali - Set for suspension El Hilali will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact El Hilali accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Valencia on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline of Espanyol, with Ruben Sanchez as the expected option to start in his spot during his absence.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Two penalties give Girona bragging rights over Espanyol in fierce Catalan derby

Penalties from Ukrainian striker Vladyslav Vanat in stoppage time of each half have given Girona a 2-0 victory over Espanyol in a fierce Catalan derby in La Liga

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Javi Puado - Undergoes successful surgery Puado (knee) underwent a successful surgery on Thursday and will now begin his recovery, the club announced.

Impact Puado suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's draw against Levante and underwent successful surgery on Thursday to address the injury. The forward will miss the rest of the season and is likely to miss the start of the 2026/27 campaign with the Catalans. This is a significant blow for Espanyol, as they are enjoying a strong season and will be without their best player for several months. Kike is expected to see increased playing time in the frontline while he is out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Torn ACL confirmed Puado is out for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL, according to his club.

Impact Puado is hitting the sidelines for the rest of the season, as after returning from an ankle injury around a week ago, he went down again and has been confirmed to have torn his ACL. This is unfortunate for the player and club, as he was their lead forward, recording two goals in 10 appearances (eight starts). He will likely miss the start of the next season as well and return sometime near September, with Kike as a likely replacement.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Five shot in draw Exposito recorded five shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Exposito's set piece quality drove Espanyol's late push, including a 76th minute cross that Leandro Cabrera headed on target and forced Mathew Ryan into a save. He remained involved as the primary service man once the game opened up, contributing to several season highs with five shots, six tackles, and four clearances created. The playmaker likely delivered his best outing of the season, although he couldn't find the back of the net to score his first goal of the campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Second-half stunner breaks deadlock Romero scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Romero opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a superb left-footed strike from the left side of the box that flew into the top-right corner. He continued to provide thrust from the flank, stepping high to keep Levante pinned back after the break. He contributed on both sides of the ball with three shots, five tackles, three clearances, and two interceptions. Romero scored for the second time in his last three appearances, bringing his total to four goals in 18 league games, an impressive return for a left-back.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - One save in draw Dmitrovic had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Levante.

Impact Dmitrovic conceded once on Iker Losada's 55th minute equaliser, beaten from close range after Adrian de la Fuente's through ball split the line. He was otherwise lightly tested and finished with one save, getting down to stop Kareem Tunde's long range effort. Espanyol limited Levante to only two shots on target, and Dmitrovic's handling helped them protect the draw late. Dmitrovic will look to build on that performance against Girona on Friday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Suffers setback from knee injury Puado was substituted a few minutes after coming off bench in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Levante after suffering with heavy pain to the same knee that ruled him out for three months...

Impact Puado suffered a setback to his knee injury in Sunday's draw against Levante following a challenge with an opponent. The forward came off the bench for a few minutes before being forced off and heading directly to the locker room to receive treatment. The extent of that setback remains unknown, yet given its significance and the fact he missed the last three months with an injury to the same knee, it is likely the attacker will miss additional time in the coming weeks.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lozano - Suspension cleared Lozano is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Lozano has served his suspension following his yellow cards accumulation and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder has been a regular starter in the midfield for the Catalans this season and is expected to resume that role against Girona on Friday now that he is an option.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LEVANTE UD 1 - 1 RCD ESPANYOL | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Where to Watch Levante UD vs. Espanyol: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Two clubs at opposite ends of the standings in LaLiga, Espanyol (fifth) and Levante UD (19th), meet at 10:15 AM ET on Sunday.Watch LaLiga ma...

JANUARY 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ramon Terrats - Features off bench Terrats (hamstring) featured off bench in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Barcelona, confirming he is back fit for Espanyol.

Impact Terrats suffered a hamstring injury that made him miss the last two La Liga games of the year but the midfielder could recover over the winter break since he featured off bench for eight minutes against the Blaugranas. Terrats will continue to be a bench option at best for Espanyol moving forward.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Pickel - Going back to Barcelona Pickel is heading back to Barcelona after completing his international duty with DR of Congo at the AFCON and could be back available for Sunday's clash against Levante.

Impact Pickel was eliminated with DR of Congo from the AFCON and will now head back to Barcelona and could be back available for Espanyol for Sunday's clash against Levante. The versatile midfielder has been mainly a bench option this season and should claim back that role moving forward with the Catalans.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lozano - Set for suspension Lozano will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Lozano accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Levante on Sunday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter in the midfield of Espanyol, with Edu Exposito likely playing deeper in the heart of the game for that clash.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Leads team in crosses Exposito generated seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Exposito would see a decent match despite the loss as the match ended, with the midfielder earning a team-high of seven crosses in the contest. This is a fourth straight match with five or more crosses for the midfielder, recording over double-digit crosses in a contest five times this campaign. This has led to five assists this season, although he has yet to earn a goal.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Decent day attacking Milla recorded three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Milla would not make it a second straight game with a goal Saturday, instead only seeing one of his three shots hit the target. He remains a regular starter with 15 stats in 16 appearances this season, already with six goal contributions compared to the three he earned last season, although he has seen nearly 600 more minutes of play.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Concedes two against Barcelona Dmitrovic had four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Dmitrovic would do well against Barcelona until late Saturday, allowing two goals in the final five minutes of regular time after four saves kept them out of the net the rest of the match. This is the second straight game without a clean sheet for the keeper, remaining at seven. He will look to do better next contest, facing Levante on Jan. 11.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Espanyol: Returning Hero Clinches Dramatic Derby Win The La Liga leaders were pushed to the limit but a magical moment saw them emerge with all three points.

JANUARY 3 • SI.COM

Barcelona goalie Garcia shrugs off hostile homecoming at Espanyol for derby win

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García has shrugged off the jeers in his return to Espanyol and Barcelona teammate Fermín López has set up two late goals to claim a 2-0 victory in a heat...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Where to watch Espanyol vs Barcelona live in the USA: La Liga 2025/2026 Espanyol take on Barcelona in a Matchday 18 showdown of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Here's everything you need to know, including kickoff ti...

JANUARY 3 • BOLAVIP.COM

Javi Puado - Bench option versus Barcelona Puado (knee) is among the substitutes for Saturday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Puado may finally see action after being sidelined for three months. This is exciting news for an Espanyol side that could use him either on the wings or as a center-forward, thus threatening Tyrhys Dolan and Roberto Fernandez in terms of playing time. Puado has scored twice in eight games played this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - In starting XI Saturday Milla (lower leg) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's derby against Barcelona.

Impact Milla has been one of his team's best offensive threats this season, so his presence boosts their chances of testing a difficult opponent. The winger scored six goals over his previous 15 games while averaging 2.7 shots (1.0 on target) and 1.4 chances created per match over that span. He'll likely continue to be chosen over Antoniu Roca going forward.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Barcelona haven’t dropped points in La Liga since El Clásico in late October.

JANUARY 3 • SI.COM

Will Lamine Yamal Play in the Derby? What to Know About the Barcelona Star Ahead of the Match vs Espanyol FC Barcelona received good news ahead of the league derby against Espanyol. Forward Lamine Yamal, who had missed Thursday’s training session...

JANUARY 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Pere Milla - Set to return vs. Barca Milla (shin) will be available for Saturday's game against FC Barcelona, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "If there are no setbacks, M...

Impact Milla is expected to be available for Saturday's derby based on his involvement in training. The winger should return to the lineup right away, as his contributions on offense have been notable. Milla has six goals in 15 matches so far for Espanyol.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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