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Espanyol vs Athletic Club Match Preview: Key Absences Impacting La Liga Clash

Match Context

Espanyol host Athletic Club at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, on 13 May 2026 (17:00 UTC) 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.

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

No team season scoring data is provided, but the loss of Puado in attack and Calero in defence removes experience at both ends of the pitch, while Ngonge’s and Romero’s doubts further reduce rotation options.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic Club also have 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.

With no detailed scoring statistics available, Sancet and Nico Williams still profile as major creative and attacking outlets, while Laporte’s potential absence weakens defensive leadership.

Impact Summary

Both sides lose important attacking profiles, with Espanyol short of Puado and potentially Ngonge, and Athletic Club deprived of Sancet and Nico Williams. In the absence of full team season statistics, the clearer creative reference is Espanyol midfielder Edu Expósito, whose 6 assists underline his importance as a primary supply line for the hosts.

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