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Espanyol vs Levante Prediction and Betting Tips | August 16th 2026 A new La Liga season gets underway at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday, when Espanyol take on Levante.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Vanja Drkusic - Loaned to Espanyol Drkusic joined Espanyol on loan with an option to buy through June 30, 2027, from Zenit, the club announced.

Impact Drkusic came through the youth setups of NK Krsko and SC Heerenveen before moving through Rende, NK Bravo, Sochi, Zenit and Red Star, winning a Russian league title and Super Cup along with a Serbian league title and cup along the way. The Slovenia international is expected to add defensive depth to Espanyol's backline this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Unai Nunez - Sent on loan Nunez has been loaned to Espanyol from Celta Vigo, according to his parent club.

Impact Nunez is on his way out of Celta for the season, as he was going to struggle for time, joining Espanyol for the season with an option to purchase. He spent all of last season on loan between Valencia and Verona, playing in 13 games (10 starts) with Valencia, and 17 appearances (15 starts) with Verona. He should be a useful veteran option for Espanyol as they try to be more than a midtable team, likely to be more of a rotational option.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Spotted running on grass Puado (knee) was spotted running on grass with running shoes Thursday, according to the club.

Impact Puado's continued progression in his recovery from ACL surgery has included continuous running work and daily gym sessions, though he is not expected to be ready before around December. This latest sighting on the grass is another small step in that ongoing process, and his path back to full training remains a gradual one as Espanyol continues preseason preparations without its captain.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Receiving hamstring surgery Kike is out for the next three to four months due to hamstring surgery, according to his club.

Impact Kike was forced off in the club's last friendly and will now miss time, as the veteran forward was diagnosed with a hamstring injury that needs surgery. This is a rough loss for the club as they will have to do without a starting forward for the first few months of the season, starting in 17 of his 37 appearances last campaign, while notching eight goals and one assist. That said, Roberto Fernandez and Alex Calatrava will likely see more time due to his absence.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Forced off in friendly Kike was subbed off early in an offseason match versus Middlesbrough due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Kike barely had a chance to get involved in the action against his former club, as he picked up an apparent discomfort and left in the 16th minute. The veteran forward will need to be assessed to determine the extent of a possible absence two weeks before the start of the league season. If he's dealing with a muscular problem, his presence in the opening fixture against Levante will be unlikely, leaving Roberto Fernandez as the main choice to lead the front line.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Clears issue, back fit to play Dmitrovic (undisclosed) has cleared his physical issue since he is starting Saturday's friendly against Middlesbrough, the club posted.

Impact Dmitrovic had been sidelined for the earlier practice match against Burnley, with Angel Fortuno covering in his place, leaving some uncertainty over his availability heading into the season opener. His return to the starting lineup now confirms he has put the issue behind him, positioning him to remain Espanyol's starting goalkeeper for the LaLiga opener against Levante on August 16.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Dealing with discomfort Dmitrovic was sidelined in Wednesday's practice match versus Burnley due to a physical problem, Xavier Boro of La Grada reports.

Impact Dmitrovic is Espanyol's starting goalkeeper, making his availability a major concern for the club heading into the final stretch of preseason. Angel Fortuno covered his spot against Burnley, but it's still unclear if the Serbian international's absence will extend to the start of the season, so there's still some uncertainty over who will feature between the posts on Aug. 16 against Levante.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Puado - Aims December return Puado is progressing in his recovery from ACL surgery, now doing continuous running work on the field alongside daily gym sessions, and does not expect to be ready before the month...

Impact Puado's recovery remains on schedule but he is deliberately avoiding a firm return date, preferring to come back only once he is fully ready to compete rather than rushing to reenter a squad list. The captain, who traveled with the team to preseason training in Navata despite not yet training at full intensity, emphasized the priority of avoiding any setback with the knee. His extended absence continues to be a significant blow for Espanyol, who will open the season without their captain and leading forward as they look to build a more stable campaign than last season's difficult second half.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Moscardo - Joins Espanyol on loan from PSG Moscardo has joined Espanyol on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced.

Impact Moscardo came through the Corinthians academy in Brazil, joining at just 12 years old and eventually breaking into the first team in 2023, where he made 25 appearances with a goal and an assist and quickly became a mainstay in the middle of the park. That form led PSG to sign him to a four-and-a-half-year deal in January 2024, though he's yet to make an appearance for the senior side in Paris, spending the time since on a string of loans. He featured 10 times for Stade de Reims in 2024-25 with a goal in the Coupe de France, then made 39 appearances last season on loan at Braga across all competitions, often used out of position at center back, where he still managed a goal and an assist. He's also been a regular for Brazil's youth national teams, helping the U20s win the 2025 CONMEBOL tournament. With his Braga loan now up, this latest move to Espanyol gives him a fresh opportunity to build a case in La Liga, though the lack of a purchase option means his long-term future still runs through PSG.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Quilindschy Hartman - Joins Espanyol on loan Hartman has joined Espanyol on a season long loan from Burnley, marking the club's second signing of the summer, according to the club.

Impact Hartman gives Espanyol a proven left back with top flight experience in both the Netherlands and England, and the loan deal provides an immediate boost to the club's defensive options heading into the new season. His experience winning trophies at Feyenoord adds depth and quality to the left side of Espanyol's defense as the club looks to build on last season.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Fortuno - Extends contract through 2030 Fortuno has agreed a new contract with Espanyol running through June 2030, extending his previous deal by three additional seasons, according to the club.

Impact Fortuno made his official debut for Espanyol in both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey last season, marking a breakthrough campaign built on his development through the academy. The new deal ties him to the club for three more seasons beyond his previous 2027 expiration, reflecting the club's confidence in his progression as a homegrown option between the posts. With the extension in place, Fortuno remains part of Espanyol's long term goalkeeping plans as he looks to build on his first taste of first team action.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gragera - Back after Depor loan Gragera is back with Espanyol after spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Deportivo.

Impact Gragera didn't play a big role for Deportivo in their push for promotion to LaLiga, as he was limited to just 11 league appearances and 540 minutes with no goals or assists. He should be a depth piece for Espanyol if he stays with the club for the 2026/27 campaign.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ramon Parra - Back with Espanyol Ramon will return to his parent club following the conclusion of his loan spell at Racing Santander, the club announced.

Impact Ramon provided depth and competition across Racing's defensive options throughout the promotion-winning campaign, contributing to a back line that helped secure the club's return to La Liga. The club thanked Pablo Ramon for his professionalism and commitment during his time at the club.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Cabrera - Signs contract extension until 2027 Cabrera signed a contract extension with Espanyol until June 2027 after a renewal clause included in his existing deal was automatically triggered following the club's La Liga surv...

Impact Cabrera featured in 37 of 38 La Liga fixtures this season, continuing to demonstrate that he remains one of the most reliable and commanding defenders in the division despite his advancing years. Cabrera has now made 245 official appearances for Espanyol since joining in January 2020, placing him among the 20 players with the most outings in the club's history, while also contributing seven goals across recent top-flight campaigns through his threat from set pieces. The extension secures the continuity of one of the club's most emblematic figures both on and off the pitch, with coach Manolo Gonzalez having relied on him as the undisputed leader of the defensive line throughout what has been a demanding survival battle season.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Assists as a substitute Milla assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Milla came on as a halftime substitute to assist Roberto Fernandez and bring the game back to 1-1. This was the first assist that he has provided this season and he continued his run of only starting one game in the last five Espanyol matches.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Fortuno - Two saves in 1-1 debut Angel Fortuno registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Angel Fortuno made his La Liga debut and made two saves as his side drew 1-1. The 24-year-old has been part of the first team squad for the last three seasons, but he has failed to play. He had been on the bench for all of the games this season. He had also played two games in the Copa Del Rey this season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lozano - No longer suspended Lozano is no longer suspended and is an option again.

Impact Lozano had to miss the season finale due to his suspension, but is now eligible again, unfortunately set to return to play after a relegation next season. He ends the campaign as a regular starter, notching two goals and one assist in 33 appearances (28 starts) this season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol vs Real Sociedad Prediction and Betting Tips | May 23rd 2026 In this intriguing final fixture of the 2025–26 La Liga campaign, Espanyol host Real Sociedad at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday.

MAY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

La Liga finishes with relegation and European berths in play

The final day of La Liga promises drama with more than half the teams either eyeing the prize of playing in Europe or locked in a desperate fight to avoid relegation

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Tyrhys Dolan - Sets up winner Dolan assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Dolan returned straight to the starting lineup after serving his suspension and played a key role in the win, assisting the decisive goal scored by Kike. He has now started 11 of his last 12 matches, contributing one goal and two assists from nine shots while creating 12 chances in that span.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Scores with season high blocks Carlos Romero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Romero starred on both sides of the ball, scoring the opening goal and delivering a standout defensive performance with 13 contributions, highlighted by three tackles, three interceptions, three clearances and a season-high four blocks. He has now delivered goal contributions in back-to-back matches after his assist in the previous game and is enjoying his most productive offensive campaign, with six goals and three assists in 35 starts.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Scores winning goal Kike scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Kike earned his recall to the starting lineup after three straight outings from the bench and justified the decision in the most decisive way possible, netting the winning goal to build on his midweek strike. The forward has now contributed eight goals across 36 appearances and 17 starts this campaign.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Six saves in win Dmitrovic registered six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Dimitrovic was once again a commanding presence between the posts, producing an incredible display with six saves, five of which came from inside the box to help his side claim a second consecutive victory and end a long winless run. The goalkeeper has now made four or more saves in seven of his last eight games, accumulating 37 saves and conceding only 10 during that run along with three clean sheets. Saturday's meeting with Real Sociedad will mark the final chapter of his season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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