Espanyol vs Athletic Club Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

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 with 44 points and a goal difference of -11.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol face multiple absences and doubts.

F. 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.

Calero’s suspension removes an experienced defender from a back line that has already conceded 53 league goals, while Puado’s knee issue further limits attacking rotations. Creative midfielder Edu Expósito, a key provider with 6 assists and 75 key passes, remains available.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic Club also have significant 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 loss of Sancet and N. Williams strips Athletic Club of two of their most dynamic attacking profiles, while Laporte’s doubt affects defensive stability.

Impact Summary

Both sides lose important attacking pieces, but Athletic Club’s creative and pace threat is more heavily reduced. Espanyol’s main chance creation hub, Edu Expósito, is fit, preserving much of their attacking output despite notable absences.