Espanyol - Athletic Club. Preview, probable lineups, and fantasy tips. Matchday 36 of LaLiga.

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We also take a stand and provide a captain, a striker, a wall, and a risk from each team.

Espanyol - Athletic Club

Match date: 13/05-19:00

RCD Espanyol

Espanyol arrives very hurt to matchday 36 after losing 2-1 against Sevilla and getting fully involved in the fight for survival. The dynamic is very concerning: they have not won in 2026 yet, and the margin with relegation has been greatly reduced in recent weeks.

Manolo González will have significant absences: Calero and Tyrhys Dolan are suspended, while Javi Puado remains out for the long term. Ngonge is dealing with knee problems and is listed as doubtful or out depending on the fantasy sources, and Carlos Romero also has discomfort and his presence as of today is uncertain.

Main doubts in the starting eleven: Carlos Romero or Salinas at left-back; Terrats or Pol Lozano in midfield; Roberto Fernández or Kike García up front.

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Athletic Club

After the disgraceful spectacle offered by Athletic Club players in the last league game at San Mamés to their fans, the red-and-white side is obliged to react against Espanyol. It is worth remembering that the Catalan team has not won since the first half of the season, and yes, that win was precisely against the Bilbao side.

Valverde’s disciples, who will leave the bench this season, will have to give their all in Catalan lands if they want to reach the goal of qualifying for European competitions next season. There are no more excuses, intentions in front of TV cameras do not count. In these last three matches they play for their credibility and respect, and it will all depend on one thing: giving their all on the pitch and then letting the most deserving team win.

For the match, the coach will not be able to count on Sancet nor Nico Williams. The younger Williams will not compete again this season with the red-and-white team, but will likely arrive for the World Cup. Many fans wonder what is really important: recovering 100% and growing as a footballer, or going to the World Cup suffering from various ailments, like the pubalgia he has carried all season, and growing as a global star.

There are no more excuses.

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