Impact Sanchez recorded 24 passes, won all seven ground duels and also made two tackles, two interceptions and a block. He has now started consecutive games over Omar El Hilali.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
RUBEN SANCHEZ #2 - MIDFIELDER - ESPANYOL
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Plays full game Sanchez registered three crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Elche.
Returns to Espanyol Sanchez has returned to Espanyol after spending the 2024/25 season on loan with Granada.
Impact Sanchez spent last season on loan at Granada, appearing in 33 games, scoring one goal and providing one assist. The versatile defender is now back with Espanyol and could play a role in the first team entering the 2025/26 season, as reports say he could start the season opener against Atletico on Sunday on the right flank.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Four crosses in defeat Ruben Sanchez attempted four crosses (one accurate) and had one shot off target in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Girona.
Impact Ruben Sanchez, who was starting his third consecutive game after a run of games on the bench for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury, put in the cross that led to Martin Braithwaite's equalizer. He has attempted 17 crosses and created three chances in his last four appearences.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs in assist Ruben Sanchez assisted once to go with two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.
Impact Ruben Sanchez put up a decent performance for his liking, recording an assist and winning both tackles attempted Saturday. He has only been giving the start in five of the 13 matches played, totaling two assists, 31 crosses (three accurate), 19 tackles (10 won) and 13 interceptions in that span.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists off bench Ruben Sanchez assisted once to go with one chance created in Friday's 3-1 loss to Almeria.
Impact Sanchez made yet another appearance off the bench, however this resulted in his first assist of the campaign. A hamstring injury has kept the young 21-year-old sidelined for a big chunk of the season as he is working back to regain full fitness. In eight appearances he has totaled one assist, 16 crosses (two accurate) and 12 tackles (six won) thus far.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bench option versus Barcelona Sanchez (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Barcelona.
Impact Sanchez is fit enough to be an option after missing nine matches due to a significant hamstring injury. He has featured four times this season, logging 13 crosses (one accurate), nine tackles, seven interceptions, and three clearances.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out through World Cup Sanchez (hamstring) is expected to be out through the World Cup, according to La Grada via Joan Cami of RAC1.
Impact Sanchez has already missed the better part of six weeks and issues in his recovery have caused further delays. When fit again, Sanchez is a capable option on the right flank in support of Javi Puado.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Extra time needed in recovery Sanchez (hamstring) has dealt with setbacks in his recovery and remains out indefinitely ahead of Friday's trip to Mallorca, according to manager Diego Martinez.
Impact Sanchez started the season strong with three starts in the first three games but an injury has kept him out for six weeks and could keep him out until 2023. The signing of Martin Braithwaite has filled the spot on the right wing and even when Sanchez does return, he may not be able to play much.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out three more weeks Sanchez is expected to miss three weeks as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to La Grada.
Impact Sanchez suffered the injury during the Sept. 10 loss to Sevilla and now there's a clearer picture as to how long he's out. After starting in three of his four appearances, Javi Puado will take over his role on the right wing when the formation provides need for someone in the position.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with injury Sanchez has picked up a hamstring issue dating to Saturday's loss to Sevilla, according to La Grada.
Impact Sanchez is also reportedly out of the Spanish U-21 national team for the September window due to this issue, though it's worth waiting for his absence from Sunday's trip to Real Sociedad to confirm the situation. Now that Javi Puado is fit, Sanchez is unlikely to start as frequently despite a decent start to the season.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes in loss Sanchez logged five inaccurate crosses, won two-of-three tackles and made three interceptions during Friday's 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Sanchez has started each of the first two matches of the season with Javi Puado still recovering from injury. Given his pedigree as a wide defender, Sanchez has put in solid work on both ends of the pitch. Though his early production is promising, Puado is more likely to start long-term and this will threaten one of Nico Melamed or Sanchez for minutes.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in first start Sanchez provided one assist from one chance created and won one-of-four tackles during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.
Impact Sanchez has only played three times all season but got the start with depth short on the defensive flanks. He might get one more chance to play this season in the finale at Granada.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
