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Espanyol began their 2026 preseason with a 3-0 victory over Olot, a 2RFEF side, in a friendly match at the Municipal de Olot. Goals from Rafa Bauza (27'), Marcos Fernández (88'), and Roberto Fernández (92') secured the win. Manager Manolo González fielded a strong first-half lineup including new signings Calatrava, Hartman, and Moscardo, as well as returning loanees. The match served as a fitness and rhythm-building exercise, with Espanyol dominating possession and creating multiple chances. Kike García hit the post and had a one-on-one saved early on. The second half saw a completely changed lineup, with substitutes eventually sealing the win. The match was a positive start for Espanyol's summer preparations.
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Updated: 18/07/2026 - 22:47 CEST
Espanyol kicked off their preseason campaign with a 3-0 victory over Olot, with goals from Bauza in the first half and Marcos Fernández and Roberto Fernández after the break.
The match, played at the Municipal de Olot, marked the first friendly of the summer for the pericos against the 2RFEF side. The fixture served as an opportunity for the squad to build fitness and match rhythm, while also offering a first look at new signings Calatrava, Hartman, and Moscardo, as well as players returning from loan.
First Half
Manolo González's side started with a strong lineup: Dmitrovic, Rubén Sánchez, Urko, Cabrera, Hinojo, Bauza, Edu Expósito, Jofre, Calatrava, Pere Milla, and Kike García.
Espanyol took control early, looking to dominate possession. Key moments included:
- 11th minute: Calatrava tested the goalkeeper with a shot from inside the area following a cross from Jofre Carreras.
- 17th minute: Kike García headed against the post from a Roger Hinojo cross.
- 19th minute: Kike García again headed goalward from a Jofre cross, but the local goalkeeper saved.
- 24th minute: Kike García was denied in a one-on-one by Ballesté.
- 27th minute: Rafa Bauza opened the scoring, pouncing on a loose ball inside the six-yard box and finishing with his right foot.
The score stood at 0-1 at halftime after a solid first-half performance.
Second Half
Espanyol fielded a completely different lineup after the break. Key moments included:
- 57th minute: Riedel headed wide from a corner kick.
- 62nd minute: Roberto Fernández headed too centrally, straight into the goalkeeper's hands.
- 66th minute: Marcos Fernández's right-footed shot went close to the post after a good move by Dolan.
- 86th minute: Javi Hernández headed over from a good position after a delivery from Moscardo.
- 88th minute: Marcos Fernández volleyed home a cross from Javi Hernández to make it 0-2.
- 92nd minute: Roberto Fernández added a third, finishing a one-on-one with composure.
Manolo González's side passed their first preseason test with a positive performance, gaining valuable match rhythm and minutes for new players.
Match Details
OLOT: Ballesté, Ayala, Soler, Marc Mas, Walid, Lass, Martín Roig, Escoda, Ortega, Pablo, Xaloc. Also played: Jordi Saucedo, Josep Jaume, Tenas, Lau González, Lamin Sánchez, Cesc Rius, Josep Arrué, Biel Borra, Roger Cortés, Marcal Compte, Dani González, Ian Tinyena, Sergi Massanet, David Yusta.
COACH: Roger Vidal.
ESPANYOL: Dmitrovic, Rubén Sánchez, Urko, Cabrera, Hinojo, Bauza, Edu Expósito, Pere Milla, Jofre Carreras, Calatrava, Kike García. Also played: Serred, Fortuño, Omar, Hartman, Riedel, Timera, Pol Lozano, Moscardo, Javi Hernández, Dolan, Marcos Fernández, Roberto Fernández.
COACH: Manolo González.
GOALS:
- 0-1: Bauza (min. 27)
- 0-2: Marcos Fernández (min. 88)
- 0-3: Roberto Fernández (min. 92)
REFEREE: Jordi Serra.
Related Links
- Sergio García: "Espanyol's youth academy must serve the first team"
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