Espanyol thrash Pau 4-0 for second straight preseason win

Published Jul 22, 02:52 AM UTC

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Espanyol continued their strong preseason with a 4-0 victory over French second-division side Pau in Peralada. Goals from Rafa Bauza (3'), Kike García (43'), Cabrera (73'), and Marcos Fernández (79') secured the win. Manager Manolo González rotated heavily, with Dmitrovic and several substitutes featuring in the second half. Espanyol controlled the match from the start, building on their previous 3-0 win against Olot. The team heads to England next to face Burnley, their sister club also owned by Alan Pace. The result highlights Espanyol's positive form and depth ahead of the new season.

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Updated: 21 July 2026, 21:42 CEST By: Santi Oliván

Match Summary

Espanyol has continued its strong preseason form, defeating French Ligue 2 side Pau 4-0 in their second friendly match. Goals from Bauza, Kike García, Cabrera, and Marcos Fernández secured the comfortable victory at the Municipal de Peralada.

The result follows Espanyol's first preseason win against Olot. The team now prepares to travel to England for further preparations.

First Half

Manager Manolo González fielded a starting eleven of: Fortuño, Rubén Sánchez, Riedel, Timera, Hinojo, Pol Lozano, Bauza, Jofre, Pere Milla, Javi Hernández, and Kike García.

3rd minute: Espanyol took the lead through Rafa Bauza, who received an assist from Kike García, feinted inside the area to beat a defender, and fired a shot into the base of the post. This was Bauza's second goal of the preseason.
6th minute: Fortuño prevented an equalizer after a dangerous loss of possession by Pol Lozano in the build-up.
7th minute: Fortuño played a long ball to Kike García, who was left one-on-one, but his left-footed shot was weak and easily saved.
9th minute: Pere Milla tested the Pau goalkeeper after a cross from Jofre Carreras, but the keeper denied the second goal.
43rd minute: Jofre delivered a perfect cross from the right, and Kike García headed home to make it 2-0 before half-time.

Second Half

The second half began with substitutions, including the introduction of Dmitrovic and Urko.

57th minute: Dmitrovic tipped a shot onto the crossbar with his fingertips.
60th minute: A wave of changes saw Omar, Dolan, Marcos Fernández, Moscardo, Edu Expósito, Cabrera, Hartman, Calatrava, and Roberto Fernández enter the match.
73rd minute: Cabrera made it 3-0, heading home a corner kick from Calatrava.
80th minute: Marcos Fernández found the net to make it 4-0.

Espanyol dominated throughout, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.

Next Match

Espanyol's next preseason fixture will be in England against Burnley, the club's "sister" team, also owned by Alan Pace.

Match Facts

Espanyol: Fortuño, Rubén Sánchez, Riedel, Timera, Hinojo, Pol Lozano, Bauza, Javi Hernández, Jofre, Pere Milla, Kike García. Also played: Dmitrovic, Cabrera, Urko, Hartman, Omar, Moscardo, Edu Expósito, Dolan, Calatrava, Marcos Fernández, Roberto Fernández.

Pau: Salles, Bamba, Basse, Mimb, Paquiez, Pouilly, Daubin, Fall, Gasnier, Leye, Versini. Also played: Adam, Derquin, Diaby, Dodote, Lefebvre, Lienard, Openda, Pujos, Rakotozafy, Saettel, Sane.

Goals: Bauza (3'), Kike García (43'), Cabrera (73'), Marcos Fernández (79').

Referee: Enric Bureu.

Stadium: Municipal de Peralada.

Source

LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWestern

Original headline: El Espanyol se impone ante el Pau en una nueva goleada

Original language: ES

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