Manolo González has officially announced the lineup for RCD Espanyol as they prepare to face ‘EuroCelta’ at 18:30 hours. The matchup is anticipated as Espanyol sits sixth in the standings with 21 points, while their opponents, Celta Vigo, are positioned eleventh, trailing by five points.
One notable change in the Espanyol lineup is the return of Pol Lozano, who was on the bench during the recent 2-1 victory over Sevilla. Edu Expósito, a standout performer for the team this season, will start the match on the bench. Ramon Terrats retains his spot in the attacking midfield, while Roberto Fernández returns to the starting eleven, taking the place of Kike García.
Espanyol is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Dmitrovic in goal; with a defensive line comprised of Omar El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, and Carlos Romero. The midfield will have Urko and Pol Lozano, while the attacking trio includes Dolan, Pere Milla, and Ramon Terrats, with Roberto Fernández leading the line after scoring two goals in the last three matches.
Celta Vigo will counter with their own tactical arrangement, fielding Radu in goal, accompanied by Javi Rodríguez, Starfelt, and Marcos Alonso in defense. Their midfield features Javi Rueda, Fran Beltrán, Miguel Román, and Carreira, while their forward line consists of Iago Aspas, Bryan Zaragoza, and former Espanyol player Borja Iglesias.
This match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams aim to solidify their positions in the league standings. Espanyol will be looking to capitalize on their recent form and secure an important away victory against a competitive Celta Vigo side.