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Espanyol vs Athletic Club: La Liga Match Preview

Match Context

Espanyol host Athletic Club at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, on 13 May 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 36. Espanyol sit 16th on 39 points with a goal difference of -15, while Athletic Club are 9th on 44 points with a goal difference of -11.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol face multiple absences and doubts.

  • Fernando Calero (Yellow Cards, suspension) is sidelined.
  • T. Dolan (Yellow Cards, suspension) is sidelined.
  • J. Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
  • C. Romero (Injury) is doubtful.

Calero’s suspension affects defensive depth, while Puado’s knee problem removes an attacking option in a side that has scored 38 league goals.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic Club also travel with key concerns.

  • O. Sancet (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • N. Williams (Injury) is sidelined.
  • A. Laporte (Injury) is doubtful.
  • B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful.

The absence of Sancet and N. Williams strips creativity and pace from an attack that has produced 40 league goals.

Impact Summary

Both teams lose important attacking profiles, with Espanyol’s forward depth hit by Puado and potentially Ngonge, while Athletic Club’s creative core is weakened by Sancet and N. Williams. With no top scorers data provided, the clearest creative reference is Espanyol midfielder Edu Expósito, whose 6 assists underline his importance and, crucially, he remains available.

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