Match preview: C.D Leganés receives the league leaders R.C.D Espanyol and seeks to remain strong at Butarque

C.D Leganés will receive R.C.D Espanyol this Thursday (19:00h) at Butarque for the 14^th matchday of LaLiga SmartBank. The pepineros look forward to continue summing points at Butarque.

C.D Leganés will be playing again at Butarque after winning their last away game against Málaga (1-2). The white and blues have been strong at home: they are the team with the most points at their home pitch in the league with a total of six wins (the last four on a consecutive basis) and only one loss.

To continue with the streak, the pepineros manager José Luis Martí will not be able to have Omeruo, Avilés and Santos who are still recovering from their injuries. Gaku Shibasaki may be part of the squad again as well with Rubén Pérez who will be available again after complying with his 1 match sanction.

R.C.D Espanyol seeks to defend its leadership at Butarque

R.C.D Espanyol arrives to Butarque to defend its leadership. Vicente Moreno’s team have been consistent in both defense and attack recently. They have been first for some matchdays after having a three-win-streak before the two recent ones without winning (a draw and a loss).

The periquitos’ manager will be able to count with almost his entire squad except for Campuzano. The former pepinero David López is part of Espanyol’s current team.

Mr. D. Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz will be the referee.