Espanyol condemns Rafa Mir's attack on Omar El Hilali
“We condemn behaviors that violate the dignity of individuals, including reasons of origin, skin color, or personal beliefs,” says a statement from the blue and white club.
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“We condemn behaviors that violate the dignity of individuals, including reasons of origin, skin color, or personal beliefs,” says a statement from the blue and white club.
The Espanyol full-back, who reported a racist insult from Rafa Mir, experienced a 'hard childhood' in which his older siblings had to work very early to help their father.

Sunday's La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol is paused for three minutes after the referee instigates Uefa's racism protocol.
Elche vs Espanyol match stopped after racism complaint from Omar El HilaliRacism allegation stops Elche–Espanyol match in final minutesThe La Liga match between Elche & Espanyol was briefly stopped…

Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali reports insult Mir then scores 90th-minute penalty to secure 2-2 draw The Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali accused the Elche forward Rafa Mir of a racist insult during their teams’ La Liga game on Sunday, according to the referee’s report. Iosu Galech Apezteguia briefly paused the match under the anti-racism protocol in the 80th minute after speaking to the Morocco international El Hilali. “El Hilali informed me that he [Mir] addressed him in the following t...
Omar El Hilali reports a racist insult from Rafa Mir in a match where Espanyol let victory slip away.

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Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone expressed his hopes for the team's return to consistency as they prepare to face Espanyol.

La Liga has launched an investigation into an alleged insult made during the match between Elche and Espanyol.
Following the recent Vinicius Junior-Gianluca Prestianni case, a second La Liga player has now accused a fellow professional of racist abuse.

Sunday's La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol is paused for three minutes after the referee instigates Uefa's racism protocol.
Elche star Rafa Mir could be facing up to a lengthy incoming spell away from the pitch.This comes with the striker accused of racially abusing Espanyol’s Omar El Hilali on Sunday afternoon.Elche…

El árbitro activó el protocolo antirracismo y el duelo apenas estuvo parado tres minutos. Tras reanudarse, el delantero marcó el empate para los ilicitanos de penaltis (2-2).

Elche and Espanyol face off this Sunday at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in La Liga.Elche have 25 points to their name this season and occupy 17th position in the table. In their last encounter,...

Lookman extended Atlético's lead with a superb diving header just before the hour mark. The post LaLiga: Lookman scores as Atlético end winless run with Espanyol victory appeared first on Premium Time
Alexander Sorloth struck twice as Atletico Madrid got back to winning ways in La Liga with an entertaining 4-2 triumph over Espanyol on Saturday.They trail leaders Real Madrid, who lost 2-1 at Osasuna
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano hosts a high-voltage clash this Saturday between Atlético de Madrid and RCD Espanyol. The "rojiblancos," fourth with 45 points, need stability after a week of contrasts: ...
It is clear that Joan Garcia now ranks among the best goalkeepers in La Liga.After joining from Espanyol last summer, the goalkeeper has taken his game a step further and has become a vital player in ...
Coming off a disappointing 3-3 draw against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, Atlético Madrid will take on Espanyol at home this Saturday. Both sides will enter the match looking to regain domestic form and get momentum rolling before the international break at the end of March. Espanyol (10-5-9, 35 points) currently sit sixth […]

Rabat – Moroccan international Omar El Hilali was subjected to racist abuse during Espanyol’s 2-2 draw against Elche in La Liga. The incident occurred late in the match, when Elche striker Rafa Mir allegedly made a derogatory remark to the Moroccan defender. According to reports, Mir told El Hilali, “You came here by boat,” a […] The post Omar El Hilali Targeted by Racist Abuse in La Liga Match appeared first on Morocco World News.
Sunday's La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol is paused for three minutes after the referee instigates Uefa's racism protocol.

Espanyol and Elche drew 2-2 on Sunday in a Spanish league match briefly interrupted toward the end after the referee activated the anti-racism protocol.
Sevilla came from two goals down to snatch a thrilling 2-2 derby draw against Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga.Earlier Elche grabbed a 2-2 draw against Espanyol in a match which was tarnished by an incident of alleged racism.
The Espanyol full-back warned the referee in the 80th minute in Elche. “Racism must be removed from football and from life.
Barcelona’s decision to sign Joan Garcia can no longer be considered a gamble. This is because the former Espanyol keeper has become one of the most decisive players in La Liga this season, and the...

Atletico back on track after 4-2 victory over Espanyol
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Atletico Madrid hosts Espanyol at the Metropolitano on Saturday night, with both clubs aiming to get back on track in LaLiga after recent setbacks.Sitting fourth, Diego Simeone’s side have 45 points...
Espanyol manager Manolo González is urging his team to regain belief and draw inspiration from Real Madrid's recent form as they prepare to face Atlético Madrid, seeking their first win of 2026.

Atlético de Madrid host Espanyol this Saturday at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on Match Day 25 of the La Liga.Atlético de Madrid currently have 45 points and lie in 4th position. In their last ...