A review of the 2026/2027 La Liga EA Sports statistics exposes a concerning imbalance in RCD Espanyol's performances. The Periquitos are conceding an average of 1.712 goals per match, a figure that starkly overshadows their attacking output of just 0.43 goals scored per game.
The Price of Pressure
This scoring deficit persists despite a high defensive workload. Espanyol commit nearly 13 fouls per match (12.990) and receive 2.618 yellow cards on average, though no player has been sent off directly this season. Goalkeeper Dmitrovic has been key with 78 ball recoveries, while Herrero has 56. Yet, the goal has been under constant threat, facing an average of almost 15 shots on target per game (14.9104).
In attack, assists have been a strong point, with Edu Expósito leading the team with 16 goal passes and David Larrubia contributing another 10. The team completes an average of over 480 passes per match, with Ángel Recio (59.6) and Expósito himself (47.4) the most active in build-up play. Top scorer Roberto Fernández, with 6 goals in 7 appearances, remains the main offensive hope.
These numbers contextualise Espanyol's tough league position, sitting 15th with 7 points from 7 games. The next fixture is a key match against bottom-placed Malaga, where the team will aim to turn their form around.
The original report is at Cadena SER
