KIKE GARCIA NEWS

Scores game-winning goal Kike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Kike came off the bench to score the game-winner with a beautiful header on the near post, although Andrei Radu could've done a bit more to deny him. This was Kike's third goal of the season, a decent tally since he's not a regular starter for the club.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Villarreal Kike (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Kike was expected to be an option Saturday, and that has come to fruition, with the forward available from the bench. He will look to test his legs before a return to the starting XI next contest, as he did start in their last outing. However, he typically sees a more rotational role, with four starts in 10 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Kike (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's clash against Villarreal, the club posted.

Impact Kike resumed team training this week after being forced off due to a minor injury against Alaves. The striker is back available after clearing the issue and could be set to start against the yellow submarine on Saturday. If not deemed fit enough to do so, Roberto Fernandez is set to replace him in the frontline for the Catalans.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured on training Kike (undisclosed) spotted back in team training photos on Wednesdsay , the club posted

Impact Garcia left the match against his former team Alaves with a minor issue, but coach Manolo Gonzalez said afterward that it was nothing serious. He has returned to team training and is not expected to be in doubt for Saturday's meeting with Villarreal, although Roberto Fernandez is likely to start up front.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Kike (undisclosed) was forced off injured in the 62nd minute of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Alaves, the club posted.

Impact Kike suffered an undisclosed issue in Sunday's clash against Alaves and was forced off around the hour-mark. He has mainly been a bench option for Espanyol, therefore a potential absence of the striker won't impact much the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in win Kike scored one goal to go with five shots (four on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Oviedo.

Impact Kike recorded a goal while making four shots on target and two key passes to help give the team the win Friday. Though a solid performance, it was against a side in the relegation zone, as he has just two goals, six shots on target and eight key passes in nine appearances, three of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol's late double beats Oviedo in La Liga

Espanyol has moved into fifth place in La Liga after a 2-0 win at Real Oviedo

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Nets one in win Kike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-2 win against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Kike converted a penalty in the 81st minute to mark his first goal of the season. He has a shot on target in each of the last two outings and is up to a total of five shots over four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla scores and is sent off as Espanyol reacts late to beat Mallorca in thriller

Pere Milla has scored and been sent off as Espanyol surrendered a two-goal lead then scored a late penalty to beat Mallorca 3-2 in La Liga

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Takes three shots vs. Osasuna Kike had three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Kike didn't find the back of the net, but he was a constant threat in the final meters and a player who kept the opposing defenders busy with his movements. This was Kike's first start of the season and he's yet to find the back of the net, tallying four shots (one on target) and one chance created on three appearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Espanyol Kike has signed a contract with Espanyol for the two upcoming seasons, the club announced.

Impact Kike departed Alaves as a free agent and didn't wait long before finding a new club, as he is joining Espanyol for the next two seasons. Kike scored 58 goals in the Spanish top flight, including 13 during the 2024/25 season. Heading into the 2025/26 season, Kike will bring experience to the Catalans' frontline, which now includes several young players who will need a leader.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Alaves Kike is departing Alaves after two seasons spent with the team, the club announced.

Impact Kike played 70 games under the Albiazul shirt and is departing the club after two seasons. He was the author of the 700th goal of Alaves in the Spanish top flight and scored 13 goals this season. Kike is now set for free agency and can sign with the club of his choice.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable versus Osasuna Kike recorded three shots (zero on goal), two blocks and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Kike led his club in attempts but had poor aim and didn't contribute much in other areas. He had a career year scoring wise, as he tallied 13 goals and added 63 shots (27 on target), 13 chances created and 13 crosses (one accurate).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty in victory Kike scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Kike ended a three-game scoring drought from the penalty spot in the 18th minute of play versus Valladolid. Other than that, the striker won eight of his 18 duels and drew two fouls during the match. He's the team's leader and ninth in the league with 13 goals after 34 games played this season. Considering the same period, he's averaging 1.8 shots (0.8 on target), 5.8 duels won and 0.4 chances created per contest.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting XI Kike (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Valencia.

Impact Kike was dealing with a slight injury but has shaken off any issues heading into Wednesday's match, with the forward seeing the start immediately. He is a regualr starter and should continue in this role, notching 12 goals in 32 appearances this season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to be option despite injury Kike is dealing with an undisclosed injury but still appears to be an option for Wednesday's match against Valencia, accoridng to manager Eduardo Coudet. "He's fine, although thing...

Impact Kike looks to be an option but will still have to be monitored heading into Wednesday's match after suffering an injury. This injury forced him to go unused last contest, but he appears to be training again and fit for the match. That said, he is a regular starter and will likely see a starting role if he is deemed fit.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in scoreless draw Kike recorded four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Kike racked up more than two shots for the fifth time in eight appearances and is up to a total of 20 shots and eight shots on target in that span. This was also his second time in four outings with two shots on target. On the other hand, he has now gone five games without accounting for a chance created. Additionally, he set a season high with three tackles in the draw.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer Kike scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Kike would save his team a point Sunday after finding a goal in extra time of the first half, scoring the equalizer in the 1-1 draw. This makes it 12 goals on the season for the attacker, with his last coming March 2. However, that accounts for all of his goal contributions this season, still without an assist.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Kike recorded four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Kike was unable to find the back of the net during Sunday's game against Real Madrid, although he managed four shots for the seventh time in a league match this season. He had limited chances against a strong defensive performance by the opposition while playing down a man for a stretch following Kylian Mbappe's straight red card. He will aim to improve his attacking output and score his 12th goal of the season against Sevilla on Sunday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Earns starting spot Kike (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Kike looks to have passed his testing ahead of Saturday's contest, as he was a late call but has made the team sheet and starting XI. He should continue in a starting spot, starting in 20 of his 26 appearances this season while notching two goals in his past three appearances.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Kike is questionable for Saturday's match Villarreal, according to manager Eduardo Coudet. "As for the injured, especially about Kike, it's going to be the last moment. I'm honest...

Impact Kike is a late call for Saturday's match, with the forward coming off the field early in their last contest due to an undisclosed injury. He will likely see a witness test ahead of the match, with that deciding if he is fit enough to compete. He is a regular starter and has seen two goals in his past three appearances, so he will hope to be fit and possibly see the start.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing Kike was injured and subbed out in the 71st minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca. He scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created before exiti...

Impact Kike had a good shift against Mallorca on Sunday before being subbed off due to injury. In 71 minutes played, the striker scored one goal from four shot attempts (one on target, two blocked, one off target), created one chance, had six touches in the opposition's box, and completed his only dribble of the match. The 35 year old now has 11 goals in 19 La Liga starts, and two in his last three games. He will aim to continue this fine run of form if he is healthy as Alvaes hosts Villarreal on Saturday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Leganes Kike scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Leganes.

Impact Kike found the back of the net in the 25th minute, scoring Alaves' first goal while tying for the team-high with two shots. The forward has one goal involvement to go along with two shots and two crosses over his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on penalty Kike tallied an early goal off a penalty in Alaves' 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo Monday.

Impact The forward didn't do much outside of scoring from the spot, as Alaves only took three shots as a team. Kike will be hard-pressed to find space to operate next Sunday against a Barcelona side which has only given up one goal in each of its last two league matches.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick hero Saturday Kike scored three goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Betis.

Impact Kike was exceptional Saturday, with the forward bagging a goal in the 11th, 80th and 84th minute to secure a clean sheet and the win for the club. He now has eight goals on the season, with his last coming on Dec. 8 after bagging a brace. He has started in nine straight games, scoring five goals during that span.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE