Álex Calatrava
ESY
Scores for Espanyol
Calatrava scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.
Analysis: Calatrava scored Espanyol's lone goal in Saturday's loss to Real Madrid. He also contributed a key pass and won two tackles while playing the full 90 minutes. This was his first La Liga appearance after previously competing only in La Liga 2, where he recorded 15 goals and eight assists in 43 appearances for Castellon during the 2025/26 season.
Signs for Espanyol until 2031
Calatrava has joined Espanyol from Castellon on a contract until June 2031, the club announced.
Analysis: Calatrava established himself as one of the best players in the second division during his time at Castellon, scoring 21 goals and providing 19 assists across 75 appearances. Calatrava developed through several Catalan clubs before joining Atletico Madrid's reserve side, with whom he won promotion to Primera RFEF, before his move to Castellon where he consistently performed at a high level.
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