Preview, probable lineups and fantasy advice for Espanyol - Valladolid. Matchday 20 of LaLiga.

We display the probable lineups and statistical data of interest for your favorite fantasy.

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Espanyol - Valladolid

Match date: 17/01-21:00

RCD Espanyol

This Friday, January 19th, the RCDE Stadium will be the stage of a crucial match for Espanyol, who will host Real Valladolid in a direct duel for survival in LaLiga. The match, which will start at 9:00 PM, presents itself as a final for Manolo González's team, who need a victory to distance themselves from the relegation zone and regain their confidence.

Espanyol enters this clash having not achieved victory in their last home match against Leganés, a direct rival. Despite dominating in parts of the game, they saw two vital points slip away in their fight for safety. Now, the team must react to avoid the crisis from worsening.

Manolo González's starting eleven will be practically the same, with the only doubts revolving around Jofre Carreras and Tejero. In the case of the winger, his poor performance in recent matchdays could be a reason for concern, although the lack of options in that position makes it difficult for Manolo to address it. On the other hand, it remains to be seen whether they will continue with Tejero or opt for a more offensive system by adding a forward alongside Javi Puado.

122

Joan García
4.950.000€-80.000€3

J20

8

J19

5

J18

7

J17

10

J16

PT

12

43

Antoniu Roca
1.030.000€-10.000€3

J20

5

J19

3

J18

6

J17

3

J16

MD

10

66

Irvin Cardona
1.330.000€-30.000€-

J20

2

J19

-

J18

3

J17

4

J16

DL

11

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Real Valladolid CF

It goes without saying that the next match's importance in the city of Barcelona will be of the utmost level. Following the unexpected victory of the white and violet team at the José Zorrilla Stadium against Betis, a new scenario opens up where, after the hesitant arrival of Argentine coach Diego Cocca, the team seems to be gaining confidence.

The Valladolid side seems to be showing signs of improvement, and in the match against the green and whites, an ambitious game was displayed, decisively seeking victory. However, this glimpse of a reaction will be of no use to the Castilian team if on Friday they do not confirm these positive feelings by scoring against a direct rival for survival, who will surely seek the support of their fans to try to take all three points.

One can expect a consistent starting eleven compared to what the Valladolid coach put out against Betis, with the probable continuation of Marcos André as striker and stability in the back four line. More doubts arise in the midfield, where there could be some entries from less regular players for the Argentine coach.

98

Raúl Moro
3.680.000€-80.000€4

J20

3

J19

3

J18

3

J17

-

J16

MD

13

55

Marcos André
1.870.000€-60.000€0

J20

5

J19

5

J18

6

J17

11

J16

DL

11

83

Iván Sánchez
1.710.000€-70.000€-

J20

3

J19

3

J18

4

J17

5

J16

MD

11