Ángel Fortuño
ESY
Brilliant in loss
Angel Fortuno registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Racing Santander. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.
Analysis: Vinas was defeated Saturday but his individual talent was apparent. The goalkeeper stopped seven of the nine shots he faced during the match. He was excellent for the most part, but the two goals he allowed simply were too much as his attack couldn't get anything going in front of him. Vinas will hope to keep this level going in what should be a tough month of November.
Five saves in another start
Fortuno had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Fortuno went into the weekend unsure of his place after coach Manolo Gonzalez refused to name his goalkeeper in the build up, but he got the nod for a second consecutive league start even with Marko Dmitrovic fit again. That decision was quickly put to the test as Atletico Madrid took control of the ball and pinned Espanyol back, and the goalkeeper rose to it with five saves to keep the visitors out for most of the afternoon. That resistance held until the closing stages, when Alex Baena finally found a way past him. It was a cruel end to a display that strengthened his claim to the shirt, and after strong outings at Malaga and here, Fortuno could have the edge over Dmitrovic in the coming weeks.
Six saves in first start
Fortuno had six saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Malaga.
Analysis: Fortuno stepped in for his first start of the season after Marko Dmitrovic spent the week struggling with back discomfort, and the goalkeeper gave Espanyol plenty of security at Malaga. He made six saves from inside the box and four high claims as the hosts pushed hard after the break, and he was beaten only by a powerful Adrian Nino finish deep into stoppage time that denied Espanyol the win. Dmitrovic had started each of the first seven league games and is expected to return once he trains normally again, but Fortuno has given his coach something to think about.
Extends contract through 2030
Fortuno has agreed a new contract with Espanyol running through June 2030, extending his previous deal by three additional seasons, according to the club.
Analysis: Fortuno made his official debut for Espanyol in both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey last season, marking a breakthrough campaign built on his development through the academy. The new deal ties him to the club for three more seasons beyond his previous 2027 expiration, reflecting the club's confidence in his progression as a homegrown option between the posts. With the extension in place, Fortuno remains part of Espanyol's long term goalkeeping plans as he looks to build on his first taste of first team action.
Two saves in 1-1 debut
Angel Fortuno registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Sociedad.
Analysis: Angel Fortuno made his La Liga debut and made two saves as his side drew 1-1. The 24-year-old has been part of the first team squad for the last three seasons, but he has failed to play. He had been on the bench for all of the games this season. He had also played two games in the Copa Del Rey this season.
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