RCD Espanyol loses Kike García to hamstring injury. The forward will undergo surgery on Wednesday. The injury occurred during the friendly match between RCD Espanyol and Middlesbrough FC at the Riverside Stadium, where Kike García had to be substituted in the 18th minute due to discomfort. Kike García's recovery will dictate his return to action. RCD Espanyol is currently 10th in La Liga, with 38 points, 10 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses in 31 games, with a recent form of LDLLD. The team is 41 points behind the leaders Barcelona in the standings. In the current season, RCD Espanyol has scored 37 goals and conceded 48, with a goal difference of -11.