Espanyol rout Pau 4-0 in second preseason friendly

Published Jul 23, 08:50 PM UTC

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Espanyol continued their strong preseason form with a dominant 4-0 victory over French Ligue 2 side Pau in Peralada. Goals from Rafa Bauza (3'), Kike García (43'), Cabrera (73'), and Marcos Fernández (79') secured the rout. Manager Manolo González rotated heavily in the second half, giving minutes to multiple substitutes including Dmitrovic, Urko, and Roberto Fernández. Espanyol controlled the match from the start, pressing effectively and creating numerous chances. The win follows their 3-0 victory over Olot in the first preseason match. Espanyol's next friendly is against Burnley, their sister club also owned by Alan Pace, on British soil.

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Updated: 21/07/2026 - 21:42 CEST By: Santi Oliván

Espanyol have continued their strong preseason form, defeating French Ligue 2 side Pau 4-0 in Peralada. Goals from Bauza, Kike García, Cabrera, and Marcos Fernández secured the comfortable victory for Manolo González's side.

The win follows Espanyol's first preseason triumph against Olot. The team now heads to England to continue preparations, with their next match against Burnley — Espanyol's "sister" club, also owned by Alan Pace.

Match Summary

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. It was Bauza's second goal of the preseason.
6th minute: Fortuño prevented an equalizer after a dangerous loss of possession by Pol Lozano while playing out from the back.
7th minute: Fortuño played a long ball to Kike García, who was left one-on-one but saw his weak left-footed shot saved by the Pau goalkeeper.
9th minute: Pere Milla also tested the Pau goalkeeper after a great cross from Jofre Carreras.
43rd minute (last minute of first half): Jofre delivered a perfect cross from the right, and Kike García headed home to make it 2-0.

Second Half

The second half began with changes, including the introduction of Dmitrovic and Urko. Twelve minutes in, Dmitrovic tipped a shot onto the crossbar with his fingertips.

60th minute: A carousel of substitutions brought on Omar, Dolan, Marcos Fernández, Moscardo, Edu Expósito, Cabrera, Hartman, Calatrava, and Roberto Fernández.
73rd minute: Cabrera made it 3-0, heading home a corner kick served by Calatrava.
80th minute: Marcos Fernández found the net again to make it 4-0.

Espanyol dominated throughout, controlling the match at will and potentially scoring more goals. This marks the second Perico victory and second preseason rout.

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 Exposito, 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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