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December brings goals!
Sunday, 1st.
[L] Deportivo 0 – 3 Espanyol (Vukojevic 4, Gago 56, Guardado 61)
For a change, the second half showed more goals than the first! Midfielder Vukojevic got Espanyol off to a brilliant start by scoring within the first five minutes of the match. Fernando Gago scored 10 minutes after the restart and Andres Guardado scored a perfect free kick to round off a confident and comfortable performance.
• Average rating: 7.49
• Man of the Match: Fernando Gago, 8.2
• Number of goals scored: 49
• Current league standing: 2nd
Wednesday, 4th.
[L] Racing 1 – 1 Espanyol (Obinna 24)
Espanyol came to Racing today knowing it’d be a tough game a few days after them beating table-toppers Villarreal here. Victor Obinna gave the away side a well-deserved lead through to half time, but poor defending cost them the equaliser in the 64th minute.
• Average rating: 7.04
• Man of the Match: Christian Fernandez, 7.7
• Number of goals scored: 50
• Current league position: 2nd
Wednesday, 11th.
[E] Espanyol 2 – 1 Manchester United (van Persie 51, Valdo 57)
A match in which Espanyol were not particularly bothered in winning, a lot of reserve team players played due to already being qualified. A win surprised everybody – Wayne Rooney scored on 50 minutes, and straight from the kick off, Robin van Persie ran up the field and scored a great goal. Valdo gave Espanyol the lead 6 minutes later to end the scoring and a superb match.
• Average rating: 7.09
• Man of the match: Valdo, 7.5
• Number of goals scored: 54
European Champions Cup Group F final standings:
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Sunday, 15th.
[L] Real Zaragoza 1 – 3 Espanyol (Soldado 26, van Persie 44, Valdo 82)
Yet another game in which the home side have excellent form over the past months. Zaragoza took the lead no longer than 3 minutes into the match. Soldado equalised some 20 minutes later, then Dutch inside-forward gave Espanyol the lead before half time. Valdo completed the scoring 8 minutes before the end of the match with a goal of the week effort to conclude a fantastic day out for all involved with Espanyol.
• Average rating: 7.15
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 7.8
• Number of goals scored: 57
• Current league standing: 1st
Wednesday, 18th.
[L] Espanyol 6 – 1 Xerez (Soldado 5, 46, Obinna 22, van Persie 27, 86, Geromel 45)
Espanyol turned their possession into goals with this emphatic win over Xerez. Soldado scored early on with a powerful effort. Obinna doubled Espanyol’s lead with a placed shot on 22 minutes. Van Persie scored 5 minutes later with a great goal. Geromel scored from a corner right before half time, and Soldado added another just after the restart. Robin van Persie scored late in the game to tally the score to 6-1.
• Average rating: 7.86
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 8.9
• Number of goals scored: 63
• Current league standing: 1st
Friday, 20th.
ECC First Knockout Draw: Inter Milan vs. Espanyol
Sunday, 22nd.
[L] Espanyol 3 – 0 Getafe (Geromel 13, van Persie 27, Obinna 70)
Getafe came to Espanyol fearing a hefty defeat, and that’s exactly what they got. Centre back Geromel towered above everyone to score in the second game running from a sweet corner by Guardado. Cultured winger Robin van Persie doubled Espanyol’s lead with a powerful effort on 27 minutes. With 20 minutes to go, Victor Obinna completed the rout with a superb strike from outside the box.
• Average rating: 7.43
• Man of the Match: Geromel, 8.1
• Number of goals scored: 66
• Current league standing: 1st
Last 7 results:
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End-of-month league table:
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December
Sunday, 1st.
[L] Deportivo 0 – 3 Espanyol (Vukojevic 4, Gago 56, Guardado 61)
For a change, the second half showed more goals than the first! Midfielder Vukojevic got Espanyol off to a brilliant start by scoring within the first five minutes of the match. Fernando Gago scored 10 minutes after the restart and Andres Guardado scored a perfect free kick to round off a confident and comfortable performance.
• Average rating: 7.49
• Man of the Match: Fernando Gago, 8.2
• Number of goals scored: 49
• Current league standing: 2nd
Weekly roundup
Racing have done Espanyol a massive favour by beating Villarreal at home 4-3. There were also 3-0 wins for Valencia, Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid, with Barcelona going one further and thrashing Hercules 4-0. Getafe, Zaragoza, Valladolid and Athletico Madrid all picked up 3 points. No game over the weekend ended in a draw.
Racing have done Espanyol a massive favour by beating Villarreal at home 4-3. There were also 3-0 wins for Valencia, Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid, with Barcelona going one further and thrashing Hercules 4-0. Getafe, Zaragoza, Valladolid and Athletico Madrid all picked up 3 points. No game over the weekend ended in a draw.
Wednesday, 4th.
[L] Racing 1 – 1 Espanyol (Obinna 24)
Espanyol came to Racing today knowing it’d be a tough game a few days after them beating table-toppers Villarreal here. Victor Obinna gave the away side a well-deserved lead through to half time, but poor defending cost them the equaliser in the 64th minute.
• Average rating: 7.04
• Man of the Match: Christian Fernandez, 7.7
• Number of goals scored: 50
• Current league position: 2nd
Weekly roundup
Barcelona’s 6-0 drubbing of Tenerife puts them up into 5th place. Real Madrid also win, as do Athletico.
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Barcelona’s 6-0 drubbing of Tenerife puts them up into 5th place. Real Madrid also win, as do Athletico.
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Wednesday, 11th.
[E] Espanyol 2 – 1 Manchester United (van Persie 51, Valdo 57)
A match in which Espanyol were not particularly bothered in winning, a lot of reserve team players played due to already being qualified. A win surprised everybody – Wayne Rooney scored on 50 minutes, and straight from the kick off, Robin van Persie ran up the field and scored a great goal. Valdo gave Espanyol the lead 6 minutes later to end the scoring and a superb match.
• Average rating: 7.09
• Man of the match: Valdo, 7.5
• Number of goals scored: 54
European Champions Cup Group F final standings:
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Sunday, 15th.
[L] Real Zaragoza 1 – 3 Espanyol (Soldado 26, van Persie 44, Valdo 82)
Yet another game in which the home side have excellent form over the past months. Zaragoza took the lead no longer than 3 minutes into the match. Soldado equalised some 20 minutes later, then Dutch inside-forward gave Espanyol the lead before half time. Valdo completed the scoring 8 minutes before the end of the match with a goal of the week effort to conclude a fantastic day out for all involved with Espanyol.
• Average rating: 7.15
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 7.8
• Number of goals scored: 57
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Real Madrid fall 1-0 against Real Betis at their own home turf, much to the shock of everybody. Valencia, Hercules, Getafe, Athletico Madrid, Valladolid and Xerez all celebrate wins, while Barcelona drew 0-0 with Villarreal and Sevilla and Osasina tie 1-1.
Real Madrid fall 1-0 against Real Betis at their own home turf, much to the shock of everybody. Valencia, Hercules, Getafe, Athletico Madrid, Valladolid and Xerez all celebrate wins, while Barcelona drew 0-0 with Villarreal and Sevilla and Osasina tie 1-1.
Wednesday, 18th.
[L] Espanyol 6 – 1 Xerez (Soldado 5, 46, Obinna 22, van Persie 27, 86, Geromel 45)
Espanyol turned their possession into goals with this emphatic win over Xerez. Soldado scored early on with a powerful effort. Obinna doubled Espanyol’s lead with a placed shot on 22 minutes. Van Persie scored 5 minutes later with a great goal. Geromel scored from a corner right before half time, and Soldado added another just after the restart. Robin van Persie scored late in the game to tally the score to 6-1.
• Average rating: 7.86
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 8.9
• Number of goals scored: 63
• Current league standing: 1st
Friday, 20th.
ECC First Knockout Draw: Inter Milan vs. Espanyol
Sunday, 22nd.
[L] Espanyol 3 – 0 Getafe (Geromel 13, van Persie 27, Obinna 70)
Getafe came to Espanyol fearing a hefty defeat, and that’s exactly what they got. Centre back Geromel towered above everyone to score in the second game running from a sweet corner by Guardado. Cultured winger Robin van Persie doubled Espanyol’s lead with a powerful effort on 27 minutes. With 20 minutes to go, Victor Obinna completed the rout with a superb strike from outside the box.
• Average rating: 7.43
• Man of the Match: Geromel, 8.1
• Number of goals scored: 66
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Apart from Espanyol, not one team from the top 7 won their respective matches: Barca drew 1-1 with Racing, Villarreal lost to Sevilla, Real Madrid were defeated at Valencia, Athletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 by Deportivo, and Getafe lost to the leaders. There were also wins for Almeria, Real Betis and Real Zaragoza.
Apart from Espanyol, not one team from the top 7 won their respective matches: Barca drew 1-1 with Racing, Villarreal lost to Sevilla, Real Madrid were defeated at Valencia, Athletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 by Deportivo, and Getafe lost to the leaders. There were also wins for Almeria, Real Betis and Real Zaragoza.
Last 7 results:
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End-of-month league table:
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January brings glee, goals... and great free signings.
Wednesday, 1st.
Espanyol player in World Team of the Year. Roberto Soldado was selected amongst the substitutes in the World Team of the Year for 2013. He also came 3rd as Striker of the Year.
Thursday, 2nd.
Espanyol bid for Villa and Criscito. Both players’ contracts run out in the summer, and Espanyol manager Wayne Thomas is the first to react.
Criscito has said to be not interested in a move to Espanyol, so the manager has offered £110,000 per week. David Villa wants £80,000 weekly.
Sunday, 5th.
[L] Tenerife 0 – 1 Espanyol (Pareja 15)
Espanyol only managed one goal in 13 shots, 8 of which were on target. Nicolas Pareja, Epsnayol’s current longest serving player, scored the goal with a fine long-distance strike 15 minutes into the game.
• Average rating: 7.14
• Man of the Match: Nicolas Pareja, 7.7
• Number of goals scored: 67
• Current league standing: 1st
Monday, 6th.
Espanyol in bid for young starlet. Galatasaray’s 17-year-old right winger Idris Yildirim has take Espanyol boss Wayne Thomas’ fancy. He is dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo of Turkey, and with an offer of £6.2M for the player he is sure to be one for the future.
Thursday, 9th.
[C] Real Madrid 1 – 2 Espanyol (Soldado 22, Obinna 75)
A fantastic game to watch! Roberto Soldado scored the only first half goal. Encouragement was shown to the Espanyol players at half time, and it worked as Obinna ran the length of the pitch to score a one-on-one against Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas. Jose got Madrid’s consolation goal.
• Average rating: 7.21
• Man of the Match: Iker Casillas, 8.7
• Number of goals scored: 69
Friday, 10th.
Arsenal in bid for van Persie. The Dutchman’s former club come in with a highly tempting bid of £22M for him. This will smash Arsenal’s transfer record and Espanyol’s income. It is believed that Wayne Thomas declined the amazing offer.
Idris Yildirim set to sign for Espanyol. The Turkish youngster will move to the Spanish champions on 2nd July.
Sunday, 11th.
[L] Espanyol 8 – 1 Real Mallorca (Gago 8, van Persie 10, Obinna 16, 90+3, Soldado 23, pen 62, 87, 89)
Real Mallorca knew they were coming to an Espanyol side full of confidence, and were on the defence from the first minute. They didn’t know what they were in for as Fernando Gago scored within the first 10 minutes. Robin van Persie doubled the lead on 10 minutes, then Obinna scored Espanyol’s third 6 minutes later. The home side went 4-0 up through Soldado before Mallorca pulled one back, but a superb second half hat-trick and four goals in total for Roberto Soldado finished off a stunning display and a poor Mallorca.
• Average rating: 7.85
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 9.6
• Number of goals scored: 77
• Current league position: 1st
Wednesday, 15th.
[C] Espanyol 1 – 1 Real Madrid – Espanyol win 3 – 2 on aggregate (Valdo pen 48)
Espanyol fielded only two first team players – Roberto Soldado and Victor Obinna – due to a lack of players in that area. The rest of the positions were filled with kids and reserves. Edinson Cavani of Real Madrid slotted home the first goal on 24 minutes, and Sergio Ramos gave a away a penalty just after half time. Valdo tucked away the penalty.
• Average rating: 7.12
• Man of the Match: Cristian Mora, 8.0
• Number of goals scored: 78
Espanyol place bids for couple. Manager Wayne Thomas has said to be bringing in two backup strikers as they lack players in that area. These players are Lerato Chabangu and Marc Janko.
Thursday, 16th.
Arsenal not giving up on van Persie. Arsenal have upped their bid to £26.3M in order to tempt the player away from Espanyol. Again, the offer was rejected.
Friday, 17th.
Marc Janko offer rejected. Wayne Thomas plays it cool and declines making another offer.
Spanish Cup QF and SF draw: Tenerife/Espanyol vs. Deportivo/Sevilla
Sunday, 19th.
[L] Xerez 1 – 2 Espanyol (Gago 34, van Persie 58)
Xerez play this weekend coming off the back of a brilliant 1-0 win against Barcelona. Espanyol however scored 8 the last time they played a league match. The away side did take the lead through Fernando Gago, Espanyol’s highest goalscoring midfielder this season. Xerez equalised right after the break through Jonathan Cristaldo. Robin van Persie got the winner just before the hour mark with a superb strike from the edge of the box.
• Average rating: 7.35
• Man of the Match: Asmir Begovic, 8.5
• Number of goals scored: 80
• Current league standing: 1st
Wednesday, 24th.
Lerato Chabangu signs for Espanyol. It is believed the backup striker will play in his first competitive match tomorrow night against Tenerife in the Spanish Cup Quarter Final.
Thursday, 23rd.
[C] Tenerife 1 – 2 Espanyol (Soldado 14, van Persie 63)
Espanyol field a common 11 and it proves worthwhile as captain Soldado scores quarter of an hour into the game, and van Persie scores just after the hour mark. Ayoze got the only reply for Tenerife 20 with minutes to go.
• Average rating: 7.28
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 7.8
• Number of goals scored: 82
Sunday, 26th.
[L] Espanyol 0 – 1 Real Betis
A tactical error by Wayne Thomas gifted Real Betis the win here. A team full of reserves and youngsters was fielded yet again, but this time proved costly as Waldo Ponce scored the only goal 15 minutes from time.
• Average rating: 6.83
• Man of the Match: Waldo Ponce, 8.0
• Number of goals scored: 82
• Current league standing: 1st
Wednesday, 29th.
[C] Espanyol 3 – 1 Tenerife – Espanyol win 5 – 2 on aggregate (Ivan 26, 77, Geromel 70)
Espanyol ease into the semi finals as they beat a weak Tenerife. 17-year-old striker Ivan scored a brace, one goal either side of half time, and Geromel sealed the victory with a great header from a corner 20 minutes from the end of the match. Rochina got Tenerife’s consolation 2 minutes from time.
• Average rating: 7.33
• Man of the Match: Ivan, 8.5
• Number of goals scored: 85
The win puts Espanyol through to the semi final against Deportivo.
Last 8 results:
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End-of-month league table:
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January 2014
Wednesday, 1st.
Espanyol player in World Team of the Year. Roberto Soldado was selected amongst the substitutes in the World Team of the Year for 2013. He also came 3rd as Striker of the Year.
Thursday, 2nd.
Espanyol bid for Villa and Criscito. Both players’ contracts run out in the summer, and Espanyol manager Wayne Thomas is the first to react.
Criscito has said to be not interested in a move to Espanyol, so the manager has offered £110,000 per week. David Villa wants £80,000 weekly.
Sunday, 5th.
[L] Tenerife 0 – 1 Espanyol (Pareja 15)
Espanyol only managed one goal in 13 shots, 8 of which were on target. Nicolas Pareja, Epsnayol’s current longest serving player, scored the goal with a fine long-distance strike 15 minutes into the game.
• Average rating: 7.14
• Man of the Match: Nicolas Pareja, 7.7
• Number of goals scored: 67
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Real Madrid lost yet again, this time at the hands of Athletico Madrid. Villarreal beat Almeria away 5-1. Barcelona beat Valladolid by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline. Xerez, Getafe and Bilbao all recorded victories.
Real Madrid lost yet again, this time at the hands of Athletico Madrid. Villarreal beat Almeria away 5-1. Barcelona beat Valladolid by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline. Xerez, Getafe and Bilbao all recorded victories.
Monday, 6th.
Espanyol in bid for young starlet. Galatasaray’s 17-year-old right winger Idris Yildirim has take Espanyol boss Wayne Thomas’ fancy. He is dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo of Turkey, and with an offer of £6.2M for the player he is sure to be one for the future.
Thursday, 9th.
[C] Real Madrid 1 – 2 Espanyol (Soldado 22, Obinna 75)
A fantastic game to watch! Roberto Soldado scored the only first half goal. Encouragement was shown to the Espanyol players at half time, and it worked as Obinna ran the length of the pitch to score a one-on-one against Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas. Jose got Madrid’s consolation goal.
• Average rating: 7.21
• Man of the Match: Iker Casillas, 8.7
• Number of goals scored: 69
Friday, 10th.
Arsenal in bid for van Persie. The Dutchman’s former club come in with a highly tempting bid of £22M for him. This will smash Arsenal’s transfer record and Espanyol’s income. It is believed that Wayne Thomas declined the amazing offer.
Idris Yildirim set to sign for Espanyol. The Turkish youngster will move to the Spanish champions on 2nd July.
Sunday, 11th.
[L] Espanyol 8 – 1 Real Mallorca (Gago 8, van Persie 10, Obinna 16, 90+3, Soldado 23, pen 62, 87, 89)
Real Mallorca knew they were coming to an Espanyol side full of confidence, and were on the defence from the first minute. They didn’t know what they were in for as Fernando Gago scored within the first 10 minutes. Robin van Persie doubled the lead on 10 minutes, then Obinna scored Espanyol’s third 6 minutes later. The home side went 4-0 up through Soldado before Mallorca pulled one back, but a superb second half hat-trick and four goals in total for Roberto Soldado finished off a stunning display and a poor Mallorca.
• Average rating: 7.85
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 9.6
• Number of goals scored: 77
• Current league position: 1st
Weekly roundup
Once again, all results go Espanyol’s way as they go 10 points clear half way through the season. Barcelona lost to Xerez, while Getafe were defeated at Valencia. Villarreal and Athletico Madrid lost at home to Athletic Bilbao and Real Zaragoza respectively, whilst Madrid only managed a 0-0 draw at Hercules. Valladolid and Betis also won.
Once again, all results go Espanyol’s way as they go 10 points clear half way through the season. Barcelona lost to Xerez, while Getafe were defeated at Valencia. Villarreal and Athletico Madrid lost at home to Athletic Bilbao and Real Zaragoza respectively, whilst Madrid only managed a 0-0 draw at Hercules. Valladolid and Betis also won.
Wednesday, 15th.
[C] Espanyol 1 – 1 Real Madrid – Espanyol win 3 – 2 on aggregate (Valdo pen 48)
Espanyol fielded only two first team players – Roberto Soldado and Victor Obinna – due to a lack of players in that area. The rest of the positions were filled with kids and reserves. Edinson Cavani of Real Madrid slotted home the first goal on 24 minutes, and Sergio Ramos gave a away a penalty just after half time. Valdo tucked away the penalty.
• Average rating: 7.12
• Man of the Match: Cristian Mora, 8.0
• Number of goals scored: 78
Espanyol place bids for couple. Manager Wayne Thomas has said to be bringing in two backup strikers as they lack players in that area. These players are Lerato Chabangu and Marc Janko.
Thursday, 16th.
Arsenal not giving up on van Persie. Arsenal have upped their bid to £26.3M in order to tempt the player away from Espanyol. Again, the offer was rejected.
Friday, 17th.
Marc Janko offer rejected. Wayne Thomas plays it cool and declines making another offer.
Spanish Cup QF and SF draw: Tenerife/Espanyol vs. Deportivo/Sevilla
Sunday, 19th.
[L] Xerez 1 – 2 Espanyol (Gago 34, van Persie 58)
Xerez play this weekend coming off the back of a brilliant 1-0 win against Barcelona. Espanyol however scored 8 the last time they played a league match. The away side did take the lead through Fernando Gago, Espanyol’s highest goalscoring midfielder this season. Xerez equalised right after the break through Jonathan Cristaldo. Robin van Persie got the winner just before the hour mark with a superb strike from the edge of the box.
• Average rating: 7.35
• Man of the Match: Asmir Begovic, 8.5
• Number of goals scored: 80
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Barcelona lose yet again, this time at home to Sevilla. Real Madrid only manage a 1-0 win over bottom-placed Osasuna, while Villarreal beat Deportivo 3-1. At. Madrid and Getafe draw 0-0. Valencia, Betis, Zaragoza and Bilbao also win.
Barcelona lose yet again, this time at home to Sevilla. Real Madrid only manage a 1-0 win over bottom-placed Osasuna, while Villarreal beat Deportivo 3-1. At. Madrid and Getafe draw 0-0. Valencia, Betis, Zaragoza and Bilbao also win.
Wednesday, 24th.
Lerato Chabangu signs for Espanyol. It is believed the backup striker will play in his first competitive match tomorrow night against Tenerife in the Spanish Cup Quarter Final.
Thursday, 23rd.
[C] Tenerife 1 – 2 Espanyol (Soldado 14, van Persie 63)
Espanyol field a common 11 and it proves worthwhile as captain Soldado scores quarter of an hour into the game, and van Persie scores just after the hour mark. Ayoze got the only reply for Tenerife 20 with minutes to go.
• Average rating: 7.28
• Man of the Match: Roberto Soldado, 7.8
• Number of goals scored: 82
Sunday, 26th.
[L] Espanyol 0 – 1 Real Betis
A tactical error by Wayne Thomas gifted Real Betis the win here. A team full of reserves and youngsters was fielded yet again, but this time proved costly as Waldo Ponce scored the only goal 15 minutes from time.
• Average rating: 6.83
• Man of the Match: Waldo Ponce, 8.0
• Number of goals scored: 82
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
There were wins for Real Madrid, Bilbao, Racing, Athletico Madrid and Barcelona over the weekend. The most notable result was that of Sevilla nd Xerez’s 2-2 draw.
There were wins for Real Madrid, Bilbao, Racing, Athletico Madrid and Barcelona over the weekend. The most notable result was that of Sevilla nd Xerez’s 2-2 draw.
Wednesday, 29th.
[C] Espanyol 3 – 1 Tenerife – Espanyol win 5 – 2 on aggregate (Ivan 26, 77, Geromel 70)
Espanyol ease into the semi finals as they beat a weak Tenerife. 17-year-old striker Ivan scored a brace, one goal either side of half time, and Geromel sealed the victory with a great header from a corner 20 minutes from the end of the match. Rochina got Tenerife’s consolation 2 minutes from time.
• Average rating: 7.33
• Man of the Match: Ivan, 8.5
• Number of goals scored: 85
The win puts Espanyol through to the semi final against Deportivo.
Last 8 results:
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End-of-month league table:
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Pressure gets to the Parakeets
Sunday, 2nd.
[L] Valencia 0 – 2 Espanyol (Sagna 3, Chabangu 47)
A debut goal by striker Lerato Chabangu was the second of two goals in a great game for Espanyol. Bacary Sagna gave them the lead on 3 minutes after cutting inside a defender and slotting past the keeper. Chabangu scored a header from a corner after the break.
• Average rating: 7.30
• Man of the Match: Diego Cavalieri, 8.5
• Number of goals scored: 87
• Current league standing: 1st
Wednesday, 5th.
[C] Espanyol 0 – 0 Deportivo
With Espanyol fielding a near-unknown first 11, it wasn’t very disappointing to see them draw.
• Average rating: 6.91
• Man of the Match: Richard Ekunde (Deportivo), 7.4
• Number of goals scored: 87
Sunday, 9th.
[L] Espanyol 5 – 0 Athletico Madrid (Soldado 30, Chabangu 39, 62, 68, 83)
With Victor Obinna still travelling internationally, it gave a chance to new signing Lerato Chabangu to prove he is more than just a backup player, and how he did it! Scoring 4 goals out of 5, the South African showed he is clinical to the inch when in front of goal. Soldado scored on half an hour before Chabangu banged in 4 goals, including the second half hat-trick. Athletico Madrid just couldn’t handle the pressure and the little Lerato Chabangu.
• Average rating: 7.76
• Man of the Match: Lerato Chabangu, 9.7
• Number of goals scored: 92
• Current league standing: 1st
Thursday, 13th.
[C] Deportivo 1 – 3 Espanyol (Obinna 17, 32, 63)
Victor Obinna returned from international on a high and scored all three goals for Espanyol in a fantastic performance away from home. He scored after quarter of an hour, then after half an hour. Chabangu scored, but was ruled offside, but 5 minutes later, Obinna, just after the hour mark, scored again to seal the win. Depor scored 2 minutes later, but was nothing more than a consolation goal.
• Average rating: 7.50
• Man of the Match: Victor Obinna, 9.3
• Number of goals scored: 95
The win puts Espanyol up against Barcelona in the final.
Sunday, 16th.
[L] Hercules 1 – 1 Espanyol (Soldado 60)
Captain Roberto Soldado scored the only goal for Espanyol on a disappointing night. Bacary Sagna’s second own goal of the campaign 13 minutes from time gave Hercules the opportunity to pressurise more and push for the win. The match finished 1-1.
• Average rating: 6.95
• Man of the Match: Geromel, 7.4
• Number of goals scored: 96
• Current league standing: 1st
Saturday, 22nd.
[L] Villarreal 2 – 4 Espanyol (van Persie 34, 50, Gago 48, Obinna 70)
What a turnaround for Espanyol! 2-1 down at half time, and the manager demanding nothing less than a win. It really kicked them up the **** and they performed outstandingly. Villarreal were 2-0 after just 26 minutes against a full-strength Espanyol side thanks to goals from Luisao and Jozy Altidore. Robin van Persie pulled one back 10 minutes before half time. The second half was all a blur as Fernando Gago equalised, then van Persie put them into the lead. Victor Obinna completed the comeback with a stunning strike.
• Average rating: 7.43
• Man of the Match: Robin van Persie, 8.9
• Number of goals scored: 100
• Current league standing: 1st
Last 7 results:
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End-of-month league table:
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February
Sunday, 2nd.
[L] Valencia 0 – 2 Espanyol (Sagna 3, Chabangu 47)
A debut goal by striker Lerato Chabangu was the second of two goals in a great game for Espanyol. Bacary Sagna gave them the lead on 3 minutes after cutting inside a defender and slotting past the keeper. Chabangu scored a header from a corner after the break.
• Average rating: 7.30
• Man of the Match: Diego Cavalieri, 8.5
• Number of goals scored: 87
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Barcelona draw, Real Madrid lose, and Villarreal draw. Athletico Madrid go second after thrashing Mallorca 4-0. Valladolid, Sevilla and Tenerife also win.
Barcelona draw, Real Madrid lose, and Villarreal draw. Athletico Madrid go second after thrashing Mallorca 4-0. Valladolid, Sevilla and Tenerife also win.
Wednesday, 5th.
[C] Espanyol 0 – 0 Deportivo
With Espanyol fielding a near-unknown first 11, it wasn’t very disappointing to see them draw.
• Average rating: 6.91
• Man of the Match: Richard Ekunde (Deportivo), 7.4
• Number of goals scored: 87
Sunday, 9th.
[L] Espanyol 5 – 0 Athletico Madrid (Soldado 30, Chabangu 39, 62, 68, 83)
With Victor Obinna still travelling internationally, it gave a chance to new signing Lerato Chabangu to prove he is more than just a backup player, and how he did it! Scoring 4 goals out of 5, the South African showed he is clinical to the inch when in front of goal. Soldado scored on half an hour before Chabangu banged in 4 goals, including the second half hat-trick. Athletico Madrid just couldn’t handle the pressure and the little Lerato Chabangu.
• Average rating: 7.76
• Man of the Match: Lerato Chabangu, 9.7
• Number of goals scored: 92
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Espanyol’s crushing victory over a sorry Athletico Madrid was the only notable scoreline over the weekend. Real Madrid did beat Valladolid 3-0 though, whilst there were victories for Barcelona and Villarreal. Sevilla, Almeria and Getafe all lost.
Espanyol’s crushing victory over a sorry Athletico Madrid was the only notable scoreline over the weekend. Real Madrid did beat Valladolid 3-0 though, whilst there were victories for Barcelona and Villarreal. Sevilla, Almeria and Getafe all lost.
Thursday, 13th.
[C] Deportivo 1 – 3 Espanyol (Obinna 17, 32, 63)
Victor Obinna returned from international on a high and scored all three goals for Espanyol in a fantastic performance away from home. He scored after quarter of an hour, then after half an hour. Chabangu scored, but was ruled offside, but 5 minutes later, Obinna, just after the hour mark, scored again to seal the win. Depor scored 2 minutes later, but was nothing more than a consolation goal.
• Average rating: 7.50
• Man of the Match: Victor Obinna, 9.3
• Number of goals scored: 95
The win puts Espanyol up against Barcelona in the final.
Sunday, 16th.
[L] Hercules 1 – 1 Espanyol (Soldado 60)
Captain Roberto Soldado scored the only goal for Espanyol on a disappointing night. Bacary Sagna’s second own goal of the campaign 13 minutes from time gave Hercules the opportunity to pressurise more and push for the win. The match finished 1-1.
• Average rating: 6.95
• Man of the Match: Geromel, 7.4
• Number of goals scored: 96
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Villarreal beat Tenerife, Sevilla beat Deportivo, and Getafe lose 3-0 to Racing. Athletico Madrid bounce back from embarrassing defeat by beating Betis at home. Barcelona and Madrid draw 2-2.
Villarreal beat Tenerife, Sevilla beat Deportivo, and Getafe lose 3-0 to Racing. Athletico Madrid bounce back from embarrassing defeat by beating Betis at home. Barcelona and Madrid draw 2-2.
Saturday, 22nd.
[L] Villarreal 2 – 4 Espanyol (van Persie 34, 50, Gago 48, Obinna 70)
What a turnaround for Espanyol! 2-1 down at half time, and the manager demanding nothing less than a win. It really kicked them up the **** and they performed outstandingly. Villarreal were 2-0 after just 26 minutes against a full-strength Espanyol side thanks to goals from Luisao and Jozy Altidore. Robin van Persie pulled one back 10 minutes before half time. The second half was all a blur as Fernando Gago equalised, then van Persie put them into the lead. Victor Obinna completed the comeback with a stunning strike.
• Average rating: 7.43
• Man of the Match: Robin van Persie, 8.9
• Number of goals scored: 100
• Current league standing: 1st
Weekly roundup
Barcelona climb to fourth after a 2-1 win over Getafe, who drop back to 6th. Hercules surprise Valencia with a 2-0 win. Real stuffed Almeria 5-0 away from home, whilst Bilbao beat Depor 4-0. Athletico lose 3-0 away to Xerez. There were also wins for Betis, Valladolid and Sevilla.
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Barcelona climb to fourth after a 2-1 win over Getafe, who drop back to 6th. Hercules surprise Valencia with a 2-0 win. Real stuffed Almeria 5-0 away from home, whilst Bilbao beat Depor 4-0. Athletico lose 3-0 away to Xerez. There were also wins for Betis, Valladolid and Sevilla.
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Last 7 results:
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End-of-month league table:
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great story keeo it up