Espanyol have officially parted ways with head coach Manolo Gonzalez following a disastrous exit from the Copa del Rey at the hands of fourth-tier opposition. The Catalan club confirmed the decision on Tuesday after a dramatic 4-3 defeat against Sestao River Club proved to be the final straw for the hierarchy.
Bayern Munich winger Bryan Zaragoza has opened up about the sliding doors moment that almost saw him wear the famous Barcelona colours. Currently on loan at Espanyol, the Spanish international confirmed that serious negotiations took place to bring him to the Camp Nou before his career-defining move to the Bundesliga.