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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 4 | Villarreal | 16 | 16 | 35 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 17 | 5 | 33 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 17 | 10 | 28 |
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Preview:Celta Vigo vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Alaves vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Alaves and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 31, 14:42
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Preview:Real Oviedo vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Espanyol vs Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 21, 14:03
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Real Madrid vs. Espanyol: Los Blancos handed major fitness boost for La Liga contest
Endrick returns to the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's La Liga clash against Espanyol, but four Los Blancos players miss out.Sep 19, 14:17
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Team News: Real Madrid vs. Espanyol injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
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