Wanted this Friday leader of Second in Cornellà and the duel ended with Espanyol’s first defeat at home before a great Leganés (0-1). The second ousted the first. The one with the fewest goals knocked down the one with the most goals. The team of Luis Garcia blocked against a rival who disconnected the most expensive template thanks to a rocky and convincing performance.
The blue and white were unable to beat to a Leganés with the very clear ideas. Espanyol loses the lead and could drop some positions at the end of the day. Equality is maximum in the Second Division and any setback is costly. Sporting and Eibar will be the next tests to forget the frustration experienced in front of 20,600 spectators.
⏹️ End of the part. First defeat at home.#EspanyolLeganés #RCDE pic.twitter.com/dSkUNnyE2C
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) October 20, 2023
A rival without fear
Luis García opted for Gragera and Keidi Bare in the engine room, leaving Watery on the bench. It was the only doubt in a lineup that featured Oscar Gil instead of the injured Omar. The parakeet team missed the energy of the homegrown side against an opponent who had a wonderful game.
From the first moment it was seen that the Madrid team I wouldn’t play scared in Cornellà. His captain, the center Sergio Gonzalezmade it very clear in the locker room talk: «They may be the best squad, but we came here to fight, to compete as a team already win!
Puado and Melamed, disconnected
Those words from the defender did not fall in vain. He Leganes jumped onto Stage Front Stadium unceremoniously. He completely disconnected Javi Puado and Nico Melamedthe two most creative players of the parakeet team, but not only did he demonstrate his solidity already known, but also attacked with danger.
😱 The occasion of @PereMilla7!#LALIGAHighlights #EspanyolLeganés https://t.co/QIwIFJrUda pic.twitter.com/DLYRfHDrwB
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) October 20, 2023
Calero He soon saw a yellow card that would end up hindering his performance. It is true that Espanyol had their double chance to turn the script, but the goal Count sent the shot to a corner Pere Milla and the subsequent headbutt of Braithwaite It also did not reach the net (m. 23).
“It was a key match, they closed very well and we couldn’t score. It was very important to win, but it’s not the end of the world”
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The parakeets went to rest with fear in the body after miraculously avoiding 0-1. Gragera and Brian Oliván served as saviors. Far from reacting and returning to the field of play with one more gear, Espanyol continued dull and aimless.
He blow It could arrive at any time and it was Miguel the one in charge of beating Pacheco by overcoming a too fearful Calero. Luis Garcia moved the tree without success. Two headers Braithwaite repelled by Conde were the only options for a powerless Espanyol.
Espanyol, 0; Leganés, 1
SPANISH: Pacheco; Óscar Gil, Calero, Cabrera, Brian Oliván; Gragera, Keidi Bare, Melamed, Pere Milla, Puado; Braithwaite. Technician: Luis García. Changes: Keita Baldé for Pere Milla (m. 61); Aguado by Gragera (d. 61); Jofre by Melamed (d. 73); Sergi Gómez for Calero (d. 83); Ramón Ramos by Brian Oliván (d. 83).
LEGANÉS: Diego Conde; Arambarri, Saenz, Sergio González, Franquesa; Undabarrena, Neyou, Miramón, Raba; Miguel, Portillo. Technician: Borja Jiménez. Changes: Djouahra for Raba (d. 61); Diego García for Miguel (d. 65); Nyom by Miramón (d. 81); Chicco by Undabarrena (d. 81).
GOALS: 0-1 (m. 48), Miguel.
STADIUM: Stage Front Stadium.
PUBLIC: 20,599 spectators.