Espanyol

Win probability

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Key factors

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  Aubameyang played again on Monday against Osasuna, his first game back after the knee injury and surgery, and Marc Casadó is now training normally with the group.

  Aubameyang played again on Monday against Osasuna, his first game back after the knee injury and surgery, and Marc Casadó is now training normally with the group.

  COR
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  Eder Sarabia suspended

  New coach Sarabia watches Deportivo from the stands as he serves the last game of a four-match ban carried over from last season; his bench debut comes next at Athletic.

  ESP
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  Espanyol sacked Manolo González after a Copa del Rey exit to Sestao River and a poor league run, and appointed Eder Sarabia until 2028.

  Espanyol sacked Manolo González after a Copa del Rey exit to Sestao River and a poor league run, and appointed Eder Sarabia until 2028.

  ESP
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  Marc Casado doubtful

  Marc Casado and Zakaria Eddahchouri split sessions between the group and the fitness rehab coach before the Osasuna game; Bright Ede stays on an individual plan.

  COR
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  Zakaria Eddahchouri out

  Eddahchouri, who had wrist surgery, joined partial group work but has more rehab phases left; he is expected back before the Christmas break.

  COR
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  Interim coach Sergio García leads the side at Villarreal because new head coach Eder Sarabia is serving a touchline ban from his Elche spell; García says the squad is convinced it can win.

  Interim coach Sergio García leads the side at Villarreal because new head coach Eder Sarabia is serving a touchline ban from his Elche spell; García says the squad is convinced it can win.

  ESP

Head to head

• 2018-02-23Deportivo La Coruna 0–0 EspanyolLa Liga
• 2017-09-24Espanyol 4–1 Deportivo La CorunaLa Liga
• 2017-05-07Deportivo La Coruna 1–2 EspanyolLa Liga
• 2017-01-06Espanyol 1–1 Deportivo La CorunaLa Liga
• 2016-02-20Espanyol 1–0 Deportivo La CorunaLa Liga