Espanyol vs Athletic Club Match Preview: La Liga Showdown
Espanyol host Athletic Club at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, on 13 May 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 36. Espanyol arrive 16th on 39 points (goal difference -15), while Athletic Club sit 9th with 44 points (goal difference -11).
Espanyol Availability
Espanyol face multiple absences and doubts.
- Fernando Calero (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- T. Dolan (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- Javi Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- Carlos Romero (Injury) is doubtful.
Calero and Dolan are suspended due to yellow cards and will miss out, reducing defensive and midfield options, while Puado’s knee issue further limits attacking depth. The doubts over Ngonge and Romero add uncertainty on the flanks and at the back.
Athletic Club Availability
Athletic Club also have key concerns.
- Oihan Sancet (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- Nico Williams (Injury) is sidelined.
- Aymeric Laporte (Injury) is doubtful.
- B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
Sancet and Nico Williams are confirmed absentees, removing creativity and pace from midfield and wide areas, while Laporte and Prados Diaz remain touch-and-go.
Impact Summary
With no complete goals data, the clearest attacking reference is Espanyol’s top assister Edu Expósito (6 assists), who is available and central to their chance creation. Both sides lose significant creative profiles, but Athletic Club’s attacking output appears more heavily hit by the simultaneous loss of Sancet and Nico Williams.
