Fernando Pacheco - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Pacheco (ankle) was spotted back on the training pitch on Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Pacheco is nearing a return from his ankle injury as he was spotted on the training pitch on Tuesday. This comes more than a month after his surgery for an acute injury to his right ankle. That said, even when fully fit, he is expected to remain the backup goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent successful surgery Pacheco underwent successful surgery Tuesday morning at the Quiron Hospital, performed by Dr. Ramon Cugat's medical team, for an acute injury to his right ankle, the club announced...

Impact Pacheco will be sidelined for months due to an ankle injury he aggravated in training recently. He underwent successful surgery on Tuesday and is now beginning his recovery process. His evolution will determine the estimated period of absence.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Set for surgery Pacheco is set for surgery on his ankle, Espanyol announced.

Impact Pacheco has been struggling with discomfort in his ankle for months, and aggravated it in training earlier in the week. After aggravating the injury the club made the call that he will undergo surgery. Pacheco is the backup option so his absence shouldn't be a major concern.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Pacheco won't be an option for Sunday's clash with Sociedad, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez.

Impact Pacheco isn't going to be available Sunday. The goalkeeper would have been the backup option even if fit, but is evidently dealing with some sort of ankle issue. There's no definite timeline for his return.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Friday Pacheco (heel) is on the bench for Friday's game against Sevilla.

Impact Pacheco seems to have left his heel issues behind and will be an option off the bench. However, his fantasy upside is minimal since he's the backup of Joan Garcia.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with heel issues Pacheco is out for Saturday's match against Athletic due to a plantar fasciitis, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez. "Due to plantar fasciitis, he went out to train today but he...

Impact Pacheco will be out for the weekend, with the goalie picking up an injury that causes inflammation in his heel. Luckily for the club, he is their backup keeper, so this is a minor absence. His return will depend on his evolution, with Llorenc Serred taking his spot until fit again.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benched for season finale Pacheco is named to Espanyol's bench for Sunday's clash against Almeria.

Impact Pacheco ends the season with three clean sheets and 33 goals allowed across 16 La Liga appearances since taking over as Espanyol's starting goalkeeper from Alvaro Fernandez in mid-February following his winter transfer from Almeria. But with relegation already confirmed, the 31-year-old Pacheco now moves to the bench Sunday while Joan Garcia gets the nod for the finale.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice against Valencia Pacheco made two saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Pacheco could've done way better on the first goal scored by the opposition as he gave away a rebound that was easily slotted home by Diego Lopez. He wasn't at fault for the second goal but didn't make enough saves to make up for the two goals allowed and be a positive net for fantasy purposes. With Espanyol's relegation already defined, the goalkeeper will try to close his campaign in a higher note during next Sunday's season finale against Almeria.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals Pacheco had four saves and conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Unfortunately for Pacheco, he has conceded at least three goals thrice across his four appearances this May. He will try to redeem himself Sunday at Valencia. With the Espanyol team facing relegation, Pacheco has little room for error that weekend game.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in win Pacheco made four saves and conceded once in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Pacheco was unable to keep out Raul de Tomas' penalty, but made four saves to help his side claim a vital three points in their bid to avoid relegation. He has three clean sheets in 14 starts since arriving from Almeria and next faces a tricky match against second-placed Athletico on Wednesday.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four in derby loss Pacheco made one save and conceded four goals during Sunday's 4-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Pacheco had a nightmare matchup here against an inspired Barcelona side, who used a scoring onslaught to open a four-goal lead in just 51 minutes to set up the title-clinching victory. With three or more goals allowed in four of the last six starts, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back next Sunday as his side visits Rayo Vallecano.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves for loss Pacheco made three saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-2 loss versus Sevilla.

Impact Pacheco faced six shots and stopped three, coming away with the loss Thursday. The goalkeeper has been a volatile option to say the least, across 12 starts he had made 45 saves and allowed 23 goals while keeping three clean sheets. Pacheco has had five-save clean sheet gems, and also been blown away to the toon of three goals without making a single stop. With an awful defense in front of him Pacheco faces tough tests every time he steps on the pitch.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Pacheco had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Getafe.

Impact Pacheco kept a clean sheet Sunday, his second in his past three matches. He also made two saves and one clearance in the match. He faces a more difficult matchup Thursday at Sevilla, a side which has scored 38 goals in 31 league matches this season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ten saves, four goals conceded Pacheco registered 10 saves and conceded four goals in Thursday's 4-2 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Ten saves compensated for the four second-half goals Pacheco conceded Thursday. Now, his next appearance is scheduled to be when the Espanyol team hosts Getafe on Sunday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Pacheco registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Cadiz.

Impact Pacheco kept a clean sheet Friday, his second of the season and first since Feb. 19. I was a relatively easy day for him, as he faced just two shots on target, his fewest in a match all season. He faces a more difficult matchup Thursday at Villarreal who have scored 38 goals in 29 league matches this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves, three goals conceded Pacheco made five saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Pacheco logged five saves twice across Espanyol's three games during the first half of April. Unfortunately for him, he also conceded seven goals and will try to redeem himself against Cadiz on Friday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Bilbao Pacheco made five saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Pacheco was beaten by strikes from both Williams brothers on Saturday as his side lost a fifth consecutive La Liga game. It won't get any easier next weekend against sixth-placed Betis, which have scored 34 goals in 28 matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Pacheco conceded twice and made two saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Girona.

Impact Playing behind one of the league's leakiest defences, Pacheco has conceded 11 goals in his past five games and has not kept a clean sheet since his debut in mid-February. Espanyol have two difficult games against Athletic Club and Real Betis up next as they try and steer themselves away from the relegation zone.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten three times on Saturday Pacheco allowed three goals while making a save during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Pacheco conceded twice in the first half and once in the second as Espanyol dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 11 goals in six league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 19.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Pacheco made four saves and allowed three goals with a clearance in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Pacheco allowed three goals after his team took an early 1-0 lead to take the loss Saturday. He has let in six goals with 15 saves and just one clean sheet since becoming starting goalkeeper. His next match will be against Celta Vigo on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five games.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice against Valladolid Pacheco made three saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Valladolid.

Impact Pacheco was beaten once each half and, while he couldn't do much to stop the one-timed shot on the second goal, the first one, despite the power the shot had and a slight deflection, wasn't that difficult to be prevented. With 11 saves, three goals conceded and one clean sheet over three games since winning the starting spot at the net, Pacheco will have a very difficult mission next Saturday as his side visits Real Madrid.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another upstanding performance Pacheco made three saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Pacheco was impressive again in the net with three important saves to help give Espanyol the win Saturday. He is already a step higher in the fight for the starting goalkeeping role over Alvaro Fernandez after just allowing one goal in the last two matches with seven saves and a clean sheet in that span. He will likely be the starter next game against Valladolid on Mar 5, who have scored three goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in first start Pacheco registered five saves and secured a clean sheet with two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Elche.

Impact Pacheco had a brilliant debut with his new team, saving five and securing a clean sheet for Espanyol Saturday. He will fight to keep that starting role over Alvaro Fernandez, who has given up seven goals in his previous three starts. The Spaniard was not given an opportunity with his previous team Almeria, only appearing in one match. However, he will likely be the starting goalkeeper next match Saturday against Mallorca after his suburb performance against Elche.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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