Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Espanyol
Villarreal
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Pablo Piatti | Out | 7.06 | |
Álvaro Vázquez | Out | 6.25 | |
Óscar Duarte | Doubtful | 6.45 | |
Léo Baptistão | Doubtful | 6.91 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Roberto Soldado | Out | 6.93 |
Team News
Espanyol
Villarreal
- Oscar Duarte is carrying an ankle problem for the hosts, which could see Diego Reyes deputise at centre-back if needed.
- Marc Roca is expected to continue in the centre of the park, with Jose Antonio Reyes and Hernan Perez offering trickery out wide.
- As Leo Baptistao is struggling with a knock, Gerard Moreno should start up top unchallenged.
- Alexandre Pato should retain his place up top alongside the in-form Nicola Sansone.
- Samu Castillejo and Roberto Soriano have been in excellent form out wide, which should mean that Fran Escriba makes very few changes, if at all.
- Roberto Soldado is the only injury absentee, with Cedric Bakambu gradually getting back to fitness.