RCD Espanyol is focusing on their upcoming LaLiga EA Sports match against Sevilla FC this Sunday, while uncertainty looms over their fixture against Rayo Vallecano. Verified data shows the blanquiazul team sits 12th with 4 points from four games, recording one win, one draw, and two losses so far this campaign.
What is the state of the team ahead of the Sevilla match?
The outlet sevillafc.es published a detailed preview of the match set for September 6th at the RCDE Stadium. The game is scheduled for 9:00 PM and will be officiated by referee Miguel Sesma Espinosa, who took charge of the same fixture last season which ended in a home win. Espanyol will look to pick up points at home after an inconsistent start, having scored 6 goals and conceded 5 in their opening four matches.
Manager Manolo González will be without the injured Javi Puado and Kike García for this clash. Sevilla, according to the Andalusian outlet's analysis, arrives with a full squad following the closure of the transfer window. Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović, who played for Sevilla between 2021 and 2024, will be in focus against his former club. The full first-team roster is available on our squad page.
Will the Rayo vs Espanyol match be played at Vallecas?
The newspaper Marca reports that the Community of Madrid sees it as "complicated" for the matchday 6 fixture between Rayo Vallecano and RCD Espanyol to be played at the Estadio de Vallecas. The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport, Mariano de Paco, stated that "Rayo's non-compliance is very serious" regarding the stadium's safety and health conditions. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th.
The regional government withdrew the stadium's concession from Rayo on July 28th due to "serious safety deficiencies." Although the club submitted a report of over 1,000 pages and insists the ground is in "perfect condition," Mariano de Paco believes the necessary independent audit will not be ready in time. "It seems complicated to me that the next match will be played. I hope for October," the minister declared. This situation could force another venue change, after the two matches Rayo has already played at Butarque.
What happened with the Espanyol women's team?
La Vanguardia Deportes covered the Espanyol women's team's 0-1 defeat to Badalona Women in Liga F. The only goal of the match came in the 89th minute from María Llompart, assisted by Paula Sánchez. This result leaves the blanquiazules in the bottom positions of the table, without any points after two matches.
The game, played at the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque, was balanced for long periods. Badalona had more possession in the first half but without creating clear chances. In the second half, Espanyol improved and came close to scoring, but a defensive mistake in the final minutes cost them all three points. Manager Sara Monforte received a yellow card in the 83rd minute.
What is the current context for the first team?
Manolo González's team faces a busy week. After the match against Sevilla, their next LaLiga commitment is away to Osasuna, who are 8th in the table, on September 12th. Right-back Andoni Gorosabel is currently on the injuries list, limiting the manager's defensive options.
In the overall standings, Espanyol is 8 points behind leaders Barcelona, making each point important to avoid falling behind early. Their offensive output, with 6 goals scored, is a positive, but defensive consistency will be key in the coming matches. The evolution of the table can be followed in our standings section. The team travels to Pamplona for the clash against Osasuna looking to improve their recent form.
