Espanyol vs Athletic Club Match Preview: La Liga Clash

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 on 44 points with a goal difference of -11.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol face multiple absences. F. Calero (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. T. Dolan (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. J. Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful, while C. Romero (Injury) is doubtful. These defensive and attacking issues may force rotations across the back line and front positions. With no top scorers data available, creative hub Edu Expósito, who has 6 assists in 33 appearances, is expected to be available and may carry extra responsibility in chance creation.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic Club also have key concerns. O. Sancet (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, removing an important midfield link. N. Williams (Injury) is sidelined, depriving the visitors of one of their most dynamic wide threats. At the back, A. Laporte (Injury) is doubtful, and in midfield B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful, potentially weakening both build-up and defensive solidity.

Impact Summary

Espanyol’s main creative output should still run through available provider Edu Expósito. Athletic Club, however, lose significant attacking output with both O. Sancet and N. Williams sidelined, placing greater pressure on alternatives in midfield and wide areas to sustain their goal threat.