Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Zaragoza, Espanyol will be aiming to climb to the automatic promotion berth when they take on Tenerife on Saturday evening. Los Periquitos are determined to return to Primera Division, where they undisputedly belong, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at los Insulares. Ruben Sanchez was forced to leave the pitch after just 27 minutes at “La Romareda”, with Jofre likely to replace him in the starting XI. Keep in mind, though, that both Brian Olivan and Salvi Sanchez are banned for the match.
Tenerife, on the other hand, are stuck in the middle of the table with little to play for in the season finale. As los Insulares struggle on travels, we predict that the promotion-chasing hosts are going to pick up all three points from the match. Aitor Sanz remains on the sidelines with injury for the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (Espanyol):
Espanyol are a Catalan club that plays in Spanish La Liga. Espanyol were founded in 1900 and their original name was Sociedad Espanola de Football. In 1901 the Catalan club changed its name to Club Espanol de Futbol. Los Periquitos used to play in bright yellow shirts in the past, but current colour of the team’s home kit is blue and white.
Espanyol’s fiercest rivals are Barcelona and the two teams face each other in the Catalan derby (Derbi barceloni). Espanyol have always been in Barca’s shadow, but it has to be noted that los Periquitos have won four Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup trophies).
The likes of Raul Tamudo, Jose Maria, Antonio Argiles and Mauricio Pochettino are players with most appearances for the Catalan outfit. Espanyol play their home games at Estadio Cornella-El Prat and the capacity of the stadium is 40,500. Los Periquitos have never participated in the Champions League.