Pedri, Raphinha, De Jong, Bernal updates: Barcelona injury, suspension list vs. Espanyol

Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Espanyol.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Apr 9

Which team has gone furthest in Europe while being relegated in the same season? | The Knowledge

Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetingsMail us with your questions and answers“What's the furthest...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 8

Good news for Barcelona ahead of the Catalan derby

FC Barcelona have received some good news ahead of Saturday’s Catalan derby against Espanyol at the Spotify Camp Nou, in La Liga matchday 31.
GOAL.COM Apr 5

Mateo Joseph can use match-winning display vs Real Madrid to reignite his Leeds United career

Mateo Joseph was believed to have played his final-ever game for Leeds United after leaving for Mallorca on loan last summer. After arriving from...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Apr 4

Moroccan star on the Egypt match incident: A lack of respect for religions... but Spain isn’t racist

Moroccan footballer Omar El Hilali, a full-back for Espanyol, has expressed his strong condemnation of the racist chants heard during the recent...
GOAL.COM Apr 3

The Spanish government decides to escalate its response to the incident involving racist chants against Islam

In what was supposed to be a celebratory friendly match, the Espanyol stadium in Catalonia became the scene of events that caused widespread shock...
GOAL.COM Apr 2

Betis vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Apr 2

FC Barcelona News: 2 April 2026; Frenkie de Jong set to miss first Atlético Madrid clash, Benfica set price tag for Andreas Schjelderup

An exciting April ahead – FC BarcelonaThe trio of matches against Atlético, the derby against Espanyol are just some of the mouth-watering fixtures...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Apr 2

The Spanish government on anti-Islamic racism: We are dealing with a backward minority… and the national team is no exception

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned the racist incident that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt,...
GOAL.COM Apr 1

Spanish Prime Minister: I reject the chants of a backward minority… the national team and its fans are no exception

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned the racist incident that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt,...
GOAL.COM Apr 1

Egyptian Football Association: A small group chanted offensive slogans… but we welcome Spain with open arms

The Egyptian Football Association has confirmed that the incidents that occurred during the friendly match between Spain and Egypt, held in...
GOAL.COM Apr 1

Official uproar... Catalan police launch investigation into insult against the Egyptian national team

The friendly match between Egypt and Spain, which took place yesterday evening at Espanyol’s La Cornella stadium, was no ordinary fixture, given...
GOAL.COM Apr 1

Spain 0-0 Egypt: European champions held after profligate friendly showing

Spain ended their March international break with a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Egypt, who finished the friendly with 10 men. Having swept...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Mar 31

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia makes debut as Spain play goalless draw against Egypt

Six Barcelona players were in action in Spain's final match of the international break as La Roja played a goalless draw against a Mohamed...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Mar 31

Chelsea Star Marc Cucurella Opens the Door to a Potential Barcelona Return

Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella has said that it would be very hard to turn down a chance to go back to Barcelona. The 27-year-old La Masia...
CHELSEA FC ONLINE Mar 31

Chelsea star makes major Barcelona transfer admission

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella admits it would be “hard to turn down” Barcelona if they ever submitted a transfer bid for him.  The 27-year-old...
THEFOOTBALLFAITHFUL.COM Mar 31

Man Utd flop Antony returns to full Real Betis training after being forced to follow 'personalised work plan'

Manchester United flop Antony has rejoined his Real Madrid team-mates in full training at Ciudad Deportiva after a period of individual recovery....
GOAL.COM Mar 31

MOT View: Fading Leeds star out on loan is last in the line of failed transfer policy

Mateo Joseph’s current plight is indicative of a trend of Leeds United players who promised much but didn’t deliver. Joseph joined Leeds from...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Mar 28

Serbia goalkeeping coach on Spain friendly and working with Joan Garcia

Jesus Salvador is one of Spain's goalkeeping coaches and has one of the best professional careers at the international level. Now with the Serbian...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Mar 27

Joan Garcia picks his best save since joining at Barcelona

Joan Garcia has been in impressive form since joining Barcelona from rivals Espanyol in the summer transfer window. The goalkeeper has made...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Mar 25

Inside Espanyol and its plan to 're-establish itself among the top sides' with data

EXCLUSIVE Espanyol are a famous old name in Spanish football, but after a tumultuous recent history the club are now leading a data revelation
DAILY STAR Mar 23

'I played with Cole Palmer at Man City – I was let go but now I'm loving life in La Liga'

EXCLUSIVE Tyrhys Dolan bounced around academies in England playing with future superstars before breaking into first-team football - he's now...
DAILY STAR Mar 23

Barcelona in talks to sign Spain international with €15m release clause

Barcelona have plans to address a number of areas in Hansi Flick’s squad during the summer transfer window. Centre-back and striker are priorities,...
FOOTBALL-ESPANA.NET Mar 22

Inside Espanyol's La Liga resurgence with new owners as club fight for European places

Espanyol's impressive second campaign back in La Liga has been one of the stories of the season in the Spanish top flight
MIRROR Mar 21

Espanyol vs Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 19

Mallorca vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Mallorca and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 13

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia plays down Newcastle interest – ‘I knew what I wanted’

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has played down interest from Newcastle United last summer before he made a controversial move from city rivals...
FOOTBALL-ESPANA.NET Mar 9

Celtic’s Espanyolification of Ibrox is almost complete.

Last night after the Celtic game I took a little look at the Ibrox fan forums. What I The post Celtic’s Espanyolification of Ibrox is almost...
THE CELTIC BLOG Mar 9

Why Joan Garcia left stage laughing after Newcastle United transfer questions at St James' Park

The 6ft 4in goalkeeper was asked about Newcastle United's bid to sign him on a free transfer from Espanyol
CHRONICLELIVE Mar 9

Prediction: Espanyol vs Real Oviedo – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves Best Odds: 19/20 Bookmaker: Luckster Desperate to get their European charge back on track, Espanyol will...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Mar 7

Espanyol vs Real Oviedo - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Real Oviedo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 7

How to buy Barcelona vs Espanyol travel packages: Match day tickets, hotels, transfers & more

GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying travel packages for Barcelona vs Espanyol. Including ticket prices, 4-star hotel...
GOAL.COM Mar 6

How and why Espanyol use psychologists on the bench to gain an edge

Espanyol’s academy team are leading Racing Zaragoza at half-time thanks in part to a sensational solo goal by Denis Cruz. In the concourse, the...
SKYSPORTS Mar 6

LaLiga game stopped for anti-racism protocol

Espanyol and Elche drew 2-2 on Sunday in a LaLiga match briefly interrupted toward the end after the referee activated the anti-racism protocol.
ESPN Mar 2

Referee pauses La Liga game after Elche's Rafa Mir accused of racist insult

Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali reports insultMir then scores 90th-minute penalty to secure 2-2 drawThe Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali accused...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 1

Elche vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Elche and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Feb 27

Atlético Madrid 4-1 (7-4) Club Brugge: Player Ratings

Coming off of a convincing 4-2 win against Espanyol over the weekend, Los Rojiblancos were able to extend their Champions League campaign thanks to...
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 24

Atlético de Madrid 4-2 RCD Espanyol: Takeaways

Atlético Madrid won in LaLiga for the first time since Jan. 25, as Alexander Sørloth's brace helped the Rojiblancos overcome ice-cold Espanyol at...
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 22

Simeone challenges Lookman to improve all-round game at Atletico

Diego Simeone believes Ademola Lookman has plenty more to offer Atletico Madrid, despite the forward’s fantastic goalscoring start. Lookman...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Feb 22

Atletico Madrid 4-2 Espanyol: Sorloth leads Simeone´s side to comeback win

Alexander Sorloth netted twice to complete a 4-2 comeback win for Atletico Madrid over Espanyol in LaLiga. After Jofre Carreras had given Espanyol...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Feb 21

Diego Simeone optimistic on silverware hopes following Espanyol win

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke about his team's campaign so far as he addressed the media after a 4-2 home win over Espanyol in La Liga...
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 21

Atlético Madrid 4-2 RCD Espanyol: Player ratings

Atlético Madrid came from behind to dispatch RCD Espanyol 4-2 at the Estadio Metropolitano on Saturday night. The visitors were ahead after just...
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 21

Atlético Madrid 4-2 RCD Espanyol

Atlético Madrid came from behind to dispatch RCD Espanyol 4-2 at the Estadio Metropolitano on Saturday night. The visitors were ahead after just...
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 21

Lookman bags again as in-form Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol in six-goal thriller

Atletico Madrid are six points clear of fifth-placed Real Betis, following a 4-2 success over RCD Espanyol at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano – their...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Feb 21

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol – Predicted lineup and team news

Atletico Madrid hosts Espanyol at the Metropolitano on Saturday night, with both clubs aiming to get back on track in LaLiga after recent setbacks....
THEFOOTBALLFAITHFUL.COM Feb 21

Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol – Match preview and team news

Atletico Madrid welcome Espanyol to the Metropolitano on Saturday evening, with both sides looking to regain momentum in their respective LaLiga...
THEFOOTBALLFAITHFUL.COM Feb 21

Diego Simeone defends Atlético Madrid's inconsistency before Espanyol fixture

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone sought to protect his team from criticism after a series of spectacular results for all the right and all the...
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 20

Atlético de Madrid – RCD Espanyol: Preview, team news for top-6 clash

Coming off a disappointing 3-3 draw against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, Atlético Madrid will take on Espanyol at home this Saturday....
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 20

Atleti’s away struggles reappear: Brugge draw is another step back

There's no use beating around the bush: Atlético Madrid have been an abject failure on the road this season. After kicking off the season with a...
INTO THE CALDERON Feb 20

Atletico vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Feb 19

Iglesias strikes late to earn Celta Vigo point against Espanyol

Borja Iglesias' stoppage-time strike secured Celta Vigo a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Espanyol, who are now without a win in their last seven...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Feb 14

Espanyol vs Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Feb 12

USMNT defender Alex Freeman makes Villarreal debut in lopsided win over Espanyol

U.S. men's national team fullback Alex Freeman made his Villarreal debut on Monday in a 4-1 win over Espanyol
GOAL.COM Feb 9

Pepe on target as Villarreal put four past Espanyol to end winless run

Villarreal moved seven points clear of fifth place in LaLiga as they strolled to a 4-1 victory over Espanyol, who are now without a win in six...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Feb 9

Meet Tyrhys Dolan, the La Liga star who swapped Blackburn for Barcelona

As he lights up the Catalan capital like fellow Mancunian Marcus Rashford, Tyrhys Dolan reflects on his unconventional journey to high-flying Espanyol
THETIMES.CO.UK Jan 25

Barcelona confirm Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo fit to face Espanyol

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo are both ready to face Espanyol on Saturday in the team’s first game of...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Jan 2

‘I don’t want to hear lectures from Barcelona on behaviour’ – Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez

Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez has claimed that Barcelona fans are in no position to take the moral highground on behaviour. One of the main...
FOOTBALL-ESPANA.NET Jan 2

Espanyol vs Barcelona – Match preview and team news

Barcelona begin 2026 with a trip to the RCDE Stadium to face local rivals Espanyol in the Catalan derby. Both sides arrive in exceptional form,...
THEFOOTBALLFAITHFUL.COM Jan 2

Espanyol - Barcelona predictions

SPORTYTRADER Jan 1

Casado To Start, Bernal On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Espanyol

Barcelona will clash heads with Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday night as they look to earn a positive result on the road in La Liga. Barca...
THE4THOFFICIAL.NET Jan 1

Barca midfield boost: How Flick's side could line up against Espanyol

Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday night's Catalan derby with Espanyol.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jan 1

Espanyol vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jan 1

Can Joan Garcia survive the RCDE cauldron?

Joan Garcia's first return to Cornellà promises to be anything but a warm homecoming. With Espanyol installing protective nets and reinforcing...
FOOTBALL AUDIT Jan 1

Barcelona vs. Espanyol: Head-to-head record and past meetings

Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Espanyol.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jan 1

Concerns over Lamine Yamal's fitness emerge ahead of Barcelona's clash with Espanyol

Lamine Yamal's fitness is once again in the spotlight as Barcelona prepare to resume La Liga action after the festive break with a derby clash at...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Jan 1

‘Too much talk about Joan Garcia' – Espanyol warned ahead of Barcelona clash

Former Espanyol president Joan Collet has warned the team to focus on the game and not the return of Joan Garcia ahead of Saturday's match with...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Dec 30, 2025

Espanyol ban Barcelona items for derby as Garcia returns

Espanyol have banned Barcelona fans from ‍wearing their team's shirt and stepped up security ahead of ​Saturday's LaLiga Catalan derby at the RCDE...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Dec 30, 2025

LaLiga players stage on-pitch protest against plans for overseas game

Espanyol and Real Oviedo kicked off the protests as they stood still for the first 15 seconds of their Friday night clash
THE INDEPENDENT Oct 18, 2025

La Liga players stage protest over USA fixture as live TV broadcast cuts away from match

All 22 players who started Real Oviedo's clash vs Espanyol on Friday paused for 15 seconds at the beginning of the match to protest the decision to...
MIRROR Oct 18, 2025

La Liga players stage symbolic protest against Barcelona-Villarreal Miami fixture

Real Oviedo and Espanyol players remained motionless for the first 15 seconds of their match today, though live television broadcasts did not...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Oct 17, 2025

Prediction: Real Oviedo vs Espanyol

Prediction: Espanyol to win 3-0 Best Odds: 18/1 Bookmaker: Zetbet Real Oviedo and Espanyol will lock horns with each other in La Liga on Friday....
SOCCERNEWS.COM Oct 14, 2025

Espanyol out to steal tourists from Barcelona as new president and Burnley chief outlines plan to turn club into Champions League contenders

New Espanyol president Alan Pace, who also owns a majority stake at Burnley, outlined his ambitions to make the La Liga side contenders to win the...
GOAL.COM Oct 14, 2025

Burnley owner plans to avoid Palace-style UEFA issue

Alan Pace says plans are in place to avoid a Crystal Palace-Lyon situation after the Burnley owner completed the takeover of Spanish side Espanyol...
ESPN Oct 14, 2025

Burnley owners complete takeover of LaLiga club Espanyol

Burnley chairman Alan Pace has promised both clubs will operate independently from each other
THE INDEPENDENT Oct 9, 2025

Burnley owners vow to run Espanyol separately after £113m takeover

Burnley's owners insist they will run Espanyol independently after completing a takeover of the Barcelona-based LaLiga club. Velocity Sports...
CITYAM.COM Oct 9, 2025

Barcelona face 10,000 mile round-trip for LaLiga clash days before Christmas as 65,000-capacity stadium to host game

BARCELONA face a mega 10,000-mile round-trip just days before Christmas after a stunning fixture change. The LaLiga giants will jet off to Miami,...
THE SUN Oct 9, 2025

Xabi Alonso has laid down the gauntlet for Jude Bellingham - his Real Madrid future depends on it

Jude Bellingham is going to have to fight to prove he’s worthy of starting for Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso’s new regime. That’s according to...
TALKSPORT Oct 8, 2025

Bad news for Real Madrid?! Dean Huijsen forced to pull out of Spain squad for October World Cup qualifiers

Real Madrid centre-back Dean Huijsen has pulled out of the Spain squad for the October World Cup qualifiers after he suffered a muscular injury....
GOAL.COM Oct 8, 2025

Is Dani Olmo playing himself out of Barcelona?

When Dani Olmo finally signed for Barcelona, it was the end of a long pursuit of a player with Barca DNA. Though he'd spent a short time at...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Oct 7, 2025

Wojciech Szczesny tips Joan Garcia to become the ‘best goalkeeper in the world' at Barcelona

Wojciech Szczęsny is tipping Joan Garcia to go on and become the best goalkeeper in the world after signing for Barcelona. Garcia moved from...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Oct 7, 2025

Watch astonishing moment LaLiga club’s former president brawls with fans during dismal defeat

FORMER Espanyol president Joan Collet was caught in the middle of a brawl with supporters after the club’s 2-1 defeat at home to Real Betis on...
THE SUN Oct 6, 2025

Romano: Arsenal’s faith in Raya cost them rising La Liga star goalkeeper

Gooners have now been told why Arsenal failed to land one of Spain’s rising goalkeeping talents, Joan Garcia. Garcia had long been on Arsenal’s...
JUSTARSENAL.COM Oct 6, 2025

Former president of Espanyol embroiled in BRAWL during LaLiga clash against Real Betis

Tensions boiled over at the RCDE Stadium following a dramatic 2-1 loss for the home side, which ended with a missed penalty in stoppage time. Joan...
GOAL.COM Oct 6, 2025

Report: Man United monitoring £22m-rated La Liga wide player ahead of January window

Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Omar El Hilali from Espanyol, and they could make their move in January.  The 22-year-old has done...
STRETTYNEWS.COM Oct 5, 2025

Meet the Englishman looking to outshine Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford in La Liga

Former Blackburn winger Tyrhys Dolan has played his part for La Liga surprise package Espanyol and the ex-Manchester City youngster has been...
MIRROR Oct 5, 2025

Espanyol vs Real Betis Prediction and Betting Tips | October 5th 2025

Espanyol will invite Real Betis to the RCDE Stadium in La Liga on Sunday. Both teams have 12 points from seven games and Betis are sixth in the...
SPORTSKEEDA Oct 4, 2025

Hansi Flick admits to mistakes with Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has given an interview to Sport Bild and spoke about the recent situation with Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The Catalans...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Oct 3, 2025

‘We're in trouble' - Thomas Tuchel's World Cup hint leaves Troy Deeney fearing for England's chances

Troy Deeney fears England could be ‘in trouble’ should Thomas Tuchel be content with his latest squad at next year’s World Cup. Tuchel sprang a...
TALKSPORT Oct 3, 2025

Espanyol - Betis predictions

SPORTYTRADER Oct 3, 2025

Manchester United eyeing Omar El Hilali move

Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign 22-year-old Moroccan international Omar El Hilali from Espanyol in the coming months. The post...
THE HARD TACKLE Oct 3, 2025
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