Espanyol’s 1×1 against Girona

• Alvaro Fernandez – Born again

He avoided 0-1 with separate saves against Taty Castellanos and Riquelme, but was unable to do anything against Toni Villa. He did well to cover a rear header from Riquelme.

• Oscar Gil – Careless

Riquelme made it a mess from time to time and on top of that lost the ball which led to Toni Villa’s goal.

• Sergio Gomez – surprisingly

He started again when everyone was waiting for César Montes to start.

• Cabrera – Weakened

He’s not out of place, but he’s still not the defensive leader he was expected to be.

• brian olivan – Important

The second victory in the Liga at home came as soon as the first: candy from the ’14’ and Joselu’s header.

• horseman – Applied

He again served as the pivot and was able to make it 2-1 with a header. He backed away.

• Edu Exposito – alibi

He had to restrain himself after being booked for grabbing Arnau in the 3rd minute. He was the first substitute.

• saddened – Up

Second consecutive League title for ’21’, which continues to grow with every game.

• darker – Very good

He was at his best as a footballer. It’s great to see him play.

• Braithwaite – Scarce

He scored with a shot at the near post and put in a great ball that almost didn’t finish with a goal from Joselu. Even so, he is still far from his best level.

• Joselu – Decisive

Again. Tenth goal of the ‘killer’ parakeet course, crying out for Selection.

THE CHANGES:

• handful – Prompt

He put in the first ball he touched. He started 2023 on the right foot.

• Alex Vidal – Naturally

He is the player most comfortable on the right wing.

• Cesar Montes – Tactical

The team proceeded to play five defense upon his entry. He played nine.

• ruben sanchez – It is necessary

He played again with a changed leg. At Getafe he could start due to the absence of Brian Oliván due to suspension.

• Roger Martinez – debutante

He played his second official first team match, the first in LaLiga Santander.