The Espanyol that takes the lead this afternoon (19:00) against Leganés in Butarque may be different from the one that lost to Girona and drew in Fuenlabrada in two days in which Vicente Moreno has repeated the line-up. The technician plans changes. He already commented in the press room that “the result of the previous game is one of the variables.” This is how the line-ups have been modified during these 13 days.
With Diego Lopez firm in goal (he has conceded more goals in two games than in the previous 11), the defensive line is stable with Miguel Llambrich, Fernando Calero and Leandro Cabrera, although on the left there may be a variation. Adrià Pedrosa, who was a substitute against Girona when he only trained one day with the group due to the commitments with the Under-21, could occupy the place of Dídac Vilà. The technician has been alternating them.
In midfield is where the revolution can exist. Fran Mérida would return to partner with David López after being a substitute for five days, while Sergi Darder and Óscar Melendo they play the position in the playmaker. The Mallorcan starts with an advantage although he acknowledges that it was not his favorite position.
On the sides, Adrián Embarba is fixed on the right while Javi Puado, who was also a substitute the week before coming from the concentration with the Under-21, would replace Matías Vargas. The Barcelona player was 2-0 in two actions against Girona, but he is lacking aim in these beginning (a goal of 16 shots). And, in attack, of course, the top scorer RdT.