Leandro Cabrera - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Completes suspension Cabrera is no longer banned and could be selected in the Sept. 6 match against Sevilla.

Impact Cabrera missed the previous two contests due to a pending suspension, with Unai Nunez and Vanja Drkusic featuring at center-back during the most recent meeting with Real Sociedad. Now that the Uruguayan is eligible, he'll be a strong candidate to take Drkusic's spot for the remainder of the season. In that case, Cabrera may be relied on for his 2025/26 averages of 5.9 clearances, 2.3 balls recovered and 1.0 tackles per game.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with pending suspension Cabrera was withdrawn from Espanyol's squad shortly before Sunday's season opener against Levante after being ordered to serve a pending suspension from the 2024-25 season.

Impact Cabrera was sent off against Barcelona in May 2025 for an altercation with Lamine Yamal and was given a four match ban, but he served only one match before Spain's Sports Administrative Tribunal granted a stay on the remaining three, allowing him to play the entire 2025-26 season under that provisional measure. That stay was lifted this weekend, and Cabrera must now serve his remaining three matches immediately, ruling him out of matches against Real Madrid and Real Sociedad. Cabrera is expected to be available again for the visit of Sevilla on September 6 once his suspension is complete. Unai Nunez and Clemens Riedel stepped in as the starting central defensive pairing against Levante as a result of his unexpected absence.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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

Starting Thursday Cabrera (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Cabrera is no longer dealing with his discomfort and is deemed fit again, as the defender is not just on the team sheet but is starting immediately. With 31 starts in 31 appearances this season, he should continue as a starter moving forward to the end of the season, a part of seven clean sheets this season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with discomfort Cabrera is a late call for Thursday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to discomfort, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per Santi Olivan of Marca. "He has a little discomfort,...

Impact Cabrera is the only player for Espanyol to enter Thursday's match questionable, set to be tested until game time due to some discomfort. With the defender starting in 30 games this season, this will be something to monitor, as they could be without a regular starter. If he were to miss out, Carlos Romero and Clemens Riedel would likely start in the middle of the defense.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Kate consolation goal Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-1 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Cabrera would earn a goal Monday but only in the dying minutes of the match, scoring just ahead of injury time. This is his first goal in six games, now up to three on the season in 22 appearances. The defender also recorded four tackles and three clearances, although the four goals allowed tarnished his day in the defense.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Two penalties give Girona bragging rights over Espanyol in fierce Catalan derby

Penalties from Ukrainian striker Vladyslav Vanat in stoppage time of each half have given Girona a 2-0 victory over Espanyol in a fierce Catalan derby in La Liga

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Defensive wall Cabrera had 10 clearances and one interception in Monday's 2-1 win over Athletic.

Impact Cabrera turned in a strong defensive performance in Monday's win over Athletic, recording one interception, two blocks and, for the second straight match, 10 clearances to keep danger at bay. The center-back remains a key figure for his side, having featured in 16 of the club's 17 matches this season, with his lone absence coming due to suspension.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner Saturday Cabrera scored one goal on three shot attempts (two on target). had eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Getafe.

Impact Cabrera notched his second goal of the campaign on Sunday while dominating defensively. The defender's eight clearances were a game high and tied his highest this season. While the goal contributions may be few and far between, the defender has been a bright spot for tackles, clearances, and interceptions. Cabrera will look to keep the offense going on Monday versus Bilbao Athletic.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha scores 2 as Barcelona wins to add pressure on Real Madrid's Alonso before crunch game

Raphinha has scored two late goals to give Barcelona 2-0 win over Osasuna and increase it lead of the Spanish league

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Espanyol returns to winning ways with 2-1 victory over Sevilla

Espanyol beat Sevilla 2-1 to get back to winning ways after a pair of recent losses

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in loss Cabrera generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Cabrera took a pair of shots from the defense during Saturday's loss and failed to put either on goal. It was a tough match all around, he couldn't keep the clean sheet and failed to get involved in the attack going forward. Cabrera will hope for some better defensive volume after the international break.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer Cabrera scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Cabrera scored Espanyol's first goal in the 59th minute from a corner delivered by Edu Exposito. Cabrera also recorded three clearances, two tackles, one interception and one block. He has accumulated 11 clearances, three tackles and two interceptions across the last three games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Renews contract Cabrera has renewed his contract with Espanyol, accoridng to his club.

Impact Cabrera is sticking around Espanyol for another season, as the defender inked a deal to remain with the club through 2026. This comes after he started in 32 of his 33 appearances last season, scoring four goals and bagging two assists in the process. That said, he will likely remain in a starting role heading into next season.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Cabrera has served his suspension for the red card he received against Barcelona and is now available for selection moving forward. The defender is expected to return directly in the starting XI in the central defense for the final game of the season against Las Palmas on Saturday.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in loss Cabrera was sent off during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Cabrera will be suspended for a Sunday trip to Osasuna and could be done for the season with just two games remaining. The defender was shown the straight red card late on in the second half. Fernando Calero could take on a larger role if Cabrera is suspended for the remainder of the season. Cabrera scored four goals and added two assists from central midfield. He made 23 appearances (31 starts) as well turning in one of the best all-around campaigns of his career.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Cabrera scored a goal off his lone shot, made one tackle, three clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Leganes.

Impact Cabrera didn't put up his everyday gaudy defensive stats but made up for that in the 79th minute with a goal that gave his side a lifeline after they had a three-goal deficit. With four goals and two assists over 31 league starts, the center-back took his usually high fantasy impact to another level this season.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Saturday Cabrera assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Cabrera picked out Roberto Fernandez with a long pass in the 63rd minute, which was expertly finished after a sharp burst of movement. Cabrera's made eight clearances and an interception. He has registered goal contributions in consecutive games and recorded over six clearances in four of his last five appearances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener at Rayo Vallecano Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 4-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Cabrera scored the opener in the 12th minute with his third goal in the campaign. The centerback also led Espanyol with a season-high 11 clearances. He's been an important piece in the squad and started in all but four games so far.

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

Makes seven clearances at Mallorca Cabrera recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Cabrera led Espanyol in clearances as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback also won the most aerials (five) in the match. He's been an important piece in the squad with 24 appearances (23 starts) so far.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Cabrera scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made one tackle, five clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leganes.

Impact Cabrera went up the field and used his head to open the scoring for Espanyol with just two minutes into the game and then had another solid performance at the heart of the defense, with his sixth consecutive outing with at least five clearances. One of La Liga's most reliable center-back for fantasy purposes when fully fit, Cabrera is inching closer to the top 10 in clearances despite having some games missed this season.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Logs six clearances in loss Cabrera made one tackle and six clearances during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Cabrera had another solid performance at the heart of the defense but this wasn't enough to prevent another setback for his team. The center-back has been doing his part, though, with 31 clearances over his last five starts.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Cabrera scored a goal and delivered an assist to go with three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Cabrera had a strong performance Saturday, recording his first assist of the season for Irvin Cardona in the first half and scoring his first goal of the season shortly after halftime. He matched his career-high for decisive actions in a single game.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Two penalties give Girona bragging rights over Espanyol in fierce Catalan derby

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Espanyol returns to winning ways with 2-1 victory over Sevilla

Espanyol crushes Rayo Vallecano to ease La Liga relegation fears