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Suspension over El Hilali is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact El Hillal missed the club's last match due to yellow card accumulation but is back in contention, already serving the one-game suspension. He will be expected to return to his starting role at right-back almost immediately, only missing three starts all season when an option.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension El Hilali will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact El Hilali accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the clash against Valencia on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline of Espanyol, with Ruben Sanchez as the expected option to start in his spot during his absence.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Assists off bench El Hilali assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Oviedo.

Impact El Hilali came off the bench and managed to record an assist in 10 minutes if play. This was his first appearance as a sub, having made a start during the first eight games of the season, collecting 16 tackles won, seven key passes and two clean sheets in nine games.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol's late double beats Oviedo in La Liga

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OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches assist in win El Hilali assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact El Hilali picked up an assist in the first match of the season, as he delivered a well-placed cross toward Pere Milla, who headed it home to give their side a 2-1 advantage in the 84th minute of play. El Hilali had just two assists in 36 appearances last season, but with four crosses in the match, he could be on track to surpass that total this year.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sic crosses from defense El Hilali recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact El Hilali continued in his starting role Saturday for the season finale, seeing the full 90 minutes of play at right-back. He would see a decent contribution in the win, earning six crosses and four clearances. He ends the campaign starting in all 36 of his appearances, notching two assists on eight chances created to go along with 47 interceptions, 111 tackles and 130 clearances.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension El Hilali is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact El Hilali has cleared his ban due to yellow card accumulation, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He should return directly to the starting XI at right-back since he has been the undisputed starter in that spot for Espanyol.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Leganes game El Hilali will miss the game against Leganes due to an accumulation of ten yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.

Impact El Hilali has accumulated ten yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the game against Leganes on Sunday. Alvaro Tejero is expected to replace him at right-back for that game.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists game winner El Hilali assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Madrid.

Impact El Hilali recorded the assist that helped give Espanyol the much needed win Saturday. This was his second assist in three matches for his first goal goal contributors of the season. He has been a solid right back as he averages about 3.4 tackles and clearances per game, becoming a quality defender in La Liga since making his debut back in 2022.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Friday El Hilali assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Valladolid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th m...

Impact El Hilali set up Roberto Fernandez's winner in the 74th minute. El Hilali also made three clearances and three tackles. He has started 19 of 20 games and accumulated 13 clearances, 11 tackles and five interceptions across the last five appearances.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Wednesday El Hilali completed his one-game suspension and will be available for Wednesday's clash against Valencia.

Impact The center-back has been a regular starter for Espanyol this season, doing so in each of his 15 league outings while racking up 50 tackles, 55 clearances and 16 interceptions. He's likely to return to the starting XI right away, although it's unclear if he'll do so at right-back or center-back.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ban El Hilali was shown a fifth yellow card during Monday's 1-0 loss to Getafe and is set for a one-match ban.

Impact El Hilali will miss one match due to yellow card accumulation, suspending him against Osasuna. The defender will likely be replaced by Alvaro Tejero. El Hilali will be available for a Dec. 18 clash with Valencia.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up impressive numbers in loss El Hilali made eight tackles (five won), six clearances and four interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis.

Impact El Hilali had another impressive defensive display here despite being on the losing side as he led all players in three different categories. A top 10 player in the league in both tackles and clearances, El Hilaly can be considered La Liga's best defensive right-back right now.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive showing El Hilali generated two tackles (two won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact El Hilali has logged at least one tackle won in of his squad's three games this season. He is also up to a total of 10 clearances and 93 passes completed. This marked the second time in the three matches that he played a full 90 minutes, while this also marked his first outing of the year without a cross attempted.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss El Hilali played for 54 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact El Hilali has made three appearances this season and Sunday represented his first chance as a starter. Normally it's Oscar Gil who starts at right-back but he was absent altogether so El Hilali was needed from kickoff. Depending on the status of Gil, El Hilali could certainly contribute more.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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