Espanyol vs Athletic Club Match Preview: La Liga 2026

Espanyol host Athletic Club at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, on 13 May 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 36. Espanyol arrive in 16th place on 39 points, while Athletic Club sit 9th with 44 points.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol face multiple absences and doubts.

• Fernando Calero (Yellow Cards, suspension) is sidelined.
• T. Dolan (Yellow Cards, suspension) is sidelined.
• J. Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
• C. Romero (Injury) is doubtful.

These losses hit both the defensive line (Calero, Romero) and attacking options (Puado, Ngonge, Dolan), stretching squad depth for a crucial home fixture.

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.

With Sancet and Williams key creative and attacking figures, and Laporte a potential defensive leader, the visitors must rely on squad rotation.

Impact Summary

Team season statistics for goals are unavailable, but based on roles and profiles, both sides lose important attacking contributors in J. Puado, O. Sancet and N. Williams, suggesting a possible dip in creativity and final-third threat for this matchup.