Javi Puado - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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

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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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

Available vs. Barcelona Puado (knee) 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, P...

Impact Having Puado back in the squad is a huge boost for Espanyol, as the winger is the team's best player by a wide margin. It's uncertain if Puado will be part of the starting lineup right away since he hasn't played since early October, but he should get minutes one way or another if he's included in the squad. Puado has two goals in eight starts this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for derby Puado (knee) has resumed team training and could return for the derby against Barcelona on Jan. 3, according to AS.

Impact Puado has missed every game since early October due to a knee injury but is now nearing a return to competition, as he has resumed team training and could be back in the match squad for the derby against Barcelona on Jan. 3. That would be excellent news for the Catalans, since he is an undisputed starter when fit and available and will likely reclaim that role to boost the frontline once back. That said, after nearly three months without playing, the attacking midfielder will likely be eased back into the mix.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee sprain Puado has suffered a knee sprain and is out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Puado is going to be sidelined for the international break, with the attacker suffering a knee sprain in training this week. He will now use the break to recover, hoping he is fit when they resume play against Oviedo on Oct. 17. He has yet to miss a start all season, so this is something to monitor, with Kike and Jofre Carreras as possible replacements if he were to miss time.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nets late equalizer Puado scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Puado scored the dramatic equaliser in the 96th minute assisted by Roberto Fernandez. Despite earlier misses, he showed resilience. He also contributed defensively with one clearance and one interception. This was his first goal from open play this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again on left flank Puado registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Puado was in the starting role on the left flank for a fifth straight match to open the season Saturday, earning 77 minutes of play in the loss. He would see some okay work but nothing special, registering one chance created and three crosses. That said, he does have a goal contribution in five appearances this season, earning a goal in the second match of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from spot Javi Puado scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Puado put a couple shots on target but failed to generate much outside of his score from the spot. He has a potentially tough matchup coming up on Sunday against Osasuna, a team which has only conceded once through two matches.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores twice as Real Madrid wins 3-0 at Oviedo to maintain perfect start in La Liga

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso started with Vinícius Júnior on the bench for the Spanish league game at Oviedo on Sunday but the Brazil star still played a decisive role after comin...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Five crosses in opener Puado recorded one shot (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact With five crosses and one accurate in the opening match, Puado is on pace for career-highs in both for the season. He also picked up where he left off in terms of having a knack for finding the goal, with his first shot of the campaign being an accurate one. He added a total of 25 completed passes to his impressive effort for the match.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends with Espanyol Puado has signed a contract extension with Espanyol until 2030, the club announced.

Impact Puado played a crucial role in the 2024/25 season with 12 goals, including a hat trick against Alaves and a goal in the crucial game against UD Las Palmas to avoid relegation. He now has over 200 official appearances with Espanyol and is the club's all-time top scorer at the RCDE Stadium with 32 goals.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist, nets penalty goal Puado scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Puado ended his season in a great way, with the attacker not only scoring a goal after netting from the penalty spot in the 65th minute but also adding an assist in the 82nd minute. This gives him his first goal contribution in five appearances. He ends his season with a statline to be happy with, earning 12 goals and four assists in 35 appearances (35 starts), nine more goal contributions than last season.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in Barcelona defeat Javi Puado had three shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Puado attempted three shots as he tried to spoil Barcelona's title party, but he wasn't able to score and only put one shot on target. This season he has scored 11 goals in total but hasn't scored in his last four games, with three goals and one assist coming in the four games before that.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in 1-0 defeat Javi Puado registered four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Puado attempted four shots but was unable to score a crucial goal as his team fell to a 1-0 defeat. Before this game, he had scored three goals and produced two assists in four games. This was his fifth game this season, in which he has attempted four shots, and this is his first game he failed to hit the target.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Puado scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Puado scored for the third time in four outings and is up to nine shots and five shots on target over that span. This also marked the third straight game that he accounted for a chance created. Additionally, he accounted for over 10 completed passes for a sixth straight outing.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Puado is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Puado has cleared his ban due to due to yellow cards accumulation, with the left winger set to return in their next contest. He is expected to return directly to his starting spot now that he is available.

APRIL 21, 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

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

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

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

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