Espanyol Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Kike Garcia - Back-to-back on scoresheet Kike scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Oviedo.

Impact Kike scored his side's lone goal to make it three goals in his last four appearances for the club, continuing a run of form that has kept Roberto Fernandez on the bench for the past three games. The forward has taken six shots and created three chances across those four outings.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Assists team's lone goal Ngonge assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Oviedo. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Ngonge was a constant danger in just 62 minutes on the pitch, taking three shots and creating a season high three chances while delivering a season high seven crosses, stepping up to handle set piece duties in the absence of the suspended Edu Exposito.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Allows one goal in draw Dmitrovic made two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Oviedo.

Impact Dmitrovic was beaten in the opening 10 minutes and had little involvement after that with Oviedo offering minimal threat, ending the game with two saves.The early goal however highlighted a difficult recent run for the goalkeeper, with that strike bringing his tally to 24 goals conceded across his last 11 games without a single clean sheet during that stretch. He will be aiming to turn things around on Sunday against Mallorca.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol dominates Oviedo but draw doesn't lift either in La Liga

Espanyol has drawn 1-1 at home to Real Oviedo in a game that leaves the visitor rooted to the bottom of La Liga

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Charles Pickel - Clears suspension Pickel is an option for upcoming contests after serving his one-game ban Monday against Oviedo.

Impact Pickel has been a bench asset for most of the season, but he might get some minutes as a substitute now that he's available, offering an alternative to Pol Lozano and Urko Gonzalez in central midfield. However, Pickel has yet to score or assist in the 2025/26 campaign and may be reliable only for limited ball recovery stats without guaranteed playing time.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Edu Exposito - Back from ban Exposito is available again following his one-game league suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Exposito should quickly regain a starting role after being a key member of Espanyol's midfield throughout the season. The playmaker has taken plenty of set pieces when on the field, racking up multiple crosses in 19 consecutive league appearances and leading his team with six assists this campaign. He'll likely be chosen over Ramon Terrats going forward.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Antoniu Roca - 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

Antoniu Roca - 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

Pol Lozano - Assists Sunday Lozano assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Elche.

Impact Lozano recorded his first assist of the season during the draw to Elche on Sunday. He's earn a start in the last eight league matches in a row, recording an assist with 11 key passes, seven tackles won and eight interceptions in that span.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Nets one Kike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Elche.

Impact Kike netted a crucial goal to help give the team the one point vs Elche on Sunday. This was his fifth goal on the season and two in the last three matches, adding in to one assist with 17 shots on target, 16 key passes and nine successful dribbles in 25 league appearances.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Scores vs Elche Romero scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Elche.

Impact Romero got things going for Espanyol with a goal during the draw Elche. Defensively, he's recorded nine blocked shots, 39 tackles won and 29 interceptions while helping keep seven clean sheets in 24 La Liga appearances. To add to this, the defender has five goals with two assists, while also having 16 key passes and 27 successful dribbles, a quality player who contribute on both ends of the pitch.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Dmitrovic - Solid performance Dmitrovic recorded six saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Elche.

Impact Despite allowing two goals, Dmitrovic had a solid match otherwise, making six saves with four high claims against Elche. He continues to search for his first clean sheet since December, having conceded 23 goals in just the last 10 games, making 32 saves with 10 high claims in that span. The keeper will face off with Real Oviedo for the next league matchup on Mar 9, who have scored five goals in the last five contests. Dmitrovic had held onto a clean sheet with four saves and one high claim during the last outing with the oppoent back on Oct 17.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Referee activates anti-racism protocol in Spanish league game between Espanyol and Elche

Espanyol and Elche drew 2-2 in a Spanish league match briefly interrupted toward the end after the referee activated the anti-racism protocol

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Espanyol's El Hilali activates antiracism protocol in LaLiga after alleged insult from Elche's Rafa Mir During the match between Elche and Espanyol, Omar El Hilali triggered LaLiga's anti-racism protocol following an alleged racial insult from...

MARCH 1 • BOLAVIP.COM

Edu Exposito - Assists, receives fifth yellow card Exposito provided an assist but was shown his fifth yellow card of the La Liga season during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Elche, becoming ineligible for the next clash against Oviedo.

Impact Exposito was active in a central role behind the striker, setting up Carlos Romero's goal in the 57th minute of the game. However, the playmaker also earned a card accumulation ban and won't be able to play again until the round 28 trip to Mallorca. This will force a change in the lineup to face Oviedo, with either Ramon Terrats or Roberto Fernandez filling in.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Pickel - Sent off in draw Pickel will serve a one-game suspension after earning a red card in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Elche.

Impact Pickel received two yellow cards as a substitute during the weekend match and is now forced to miss the next league game versus Oviedo. The midfielder has had limited involvement throughout the season, so his absence is a slight blow to a team that may continue to use Pol Lozano and Urko Gonzalez in holding midfield slots. Pickel will be available to return March 15 at Mallorca.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Calero - Fit for Elche game Calero (undisclosed) is a bench option for Sunday's clash versus Elche.

Impact Calero was in doubt because of a muscular injury but won't miss time, although he'll begin as a sub rather than starting as he normally does. Clemens Riedel is filling in for him from the get-go. Calero has logged at least one clearance in 14 consecutive appearances, amassing 70, adding 17 blocks and 17 interceptions and contributing to two clean sheets over that span.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch Elche CF vs. Espanyol: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Espanyol (seventh) and Elche CF (17th) meet Sunday at 8 a.m. ET, two teams in opposite halves of the table in LaLiga.Watch LaLiga matches on...

FEBRUARY 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Fernando Calero - Could be sidelined Sunday Calero (muscular) is dealing with some discomfort and could miss Sunday's clash against Elche, coach Manolo Gonzalez said in the press conference.

Impact Calero is still battling muscular discomfort and could being sidelined for Sunday's matchup against Elche. The defender will be evaluated over the next few hours to determine whether he can get the green light, but if he's ruled out, it would be a real setback for the Catalans given he's a locked-in starter along the back line when healthy. If he can't go, Clemens Riedel is in line to step into the starting XI and fill that vacancy in defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Antoniu Roca - 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

Marko Dmitrovic - Struggles continue in loss Dmitrovic made four saves on 18 shot attempts (eight on target) and conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Dmitrovic has been in a rut, four more goals conceded Saturday makes it 15 in his last five appearances. Dmitrovic was one of the better keepers in the La Liga to start this season, conceding two goals or less in his first 20 appearances. He will look to regain that form Sunday versus Elche.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid 4-2 Espanyol: Sorloth leads Simeone's side to comeback win Having suffered successive defeats in LaLiga, Atletico Madrid got back to winning ways with an emphatic comeback victory against Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 21 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Fernando Calero - Finds starting role Calero (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Calero is in the starting XI for the matchup against Atletico Madrid after missing the previous clash against Celta Vigo with a quadriceps injury. The defender has been a mainstay in the starting XI, making 17 starts across 19 appearances this season, and his return should help solidify the back line.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm not inside his head!' - Diego Simeone unsure on Julian Alvarez future amid Barcelona links as Atletico Madrid star 'getting back to his best' after goal drought

Diego Simeone has admitted he cannot offer certainties regarding Julian Alvarez's long-term future at Atletico Madrid as Barcelona links int...

FEBRUARY 20 • goal

'I'm not inside his head!' - Diego Simeone unsure on Julian Alvarez future amid Barcelona links as Atletico Madrid star 'getting back to his best' after goal drought

Fernando Calero - Could be available Saturday Calero (quadriceps) might be available to play against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, manager Manolo Gonzalez told media Friday. "If there's nothing new, the whole squad should be av...

Impact Calero picked up the injury in the last game against Villarreal, and while he wasn't spotted in training earlier in the week, it seems he'll still travel to Madrid for a tough matchup against Atletico. Calero has been a regular starter for Espanyol this season and has been part of the XI in 17 of his 19 appearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Espanyol dominates Oviedo but draw doesn't lift either in La Liga

Referee activates anti-racism protocol in Spanish league game between Espanyol and Elche

'I'm not inside his head!' - Diego Simeone unsure on Julian Alvarez future amid Barcelona links as Atletico Madrid star 'getting back to his best' after goal drought