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FRIDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN: ESPANYOL'S HOME FORTRESS FACES GETAFE'S AWAY DAY SPECIALISTS

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  RCD Espanyol - Getafe CF April 18, 2025 RCDE Stadium will host an intriguing LaLiga clash this Friday night as Espanyol's impressive home form comes up against Getafe's remarkable away record in what promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two sides with contrasting fortunes on the road. The Periquitos enter the match riding a nine-game unbeaten streak at home in LaLiga (3 wins, 6 draws), the second-longest current run in the competition behind only Athletic Club (13 games). This fortress-like mentality at RCDE Stadium has been particularly evident in matches against Getafe, with Espanyol undefeated in their last seven home league encounters against the Madrid-based club (5 wins, 2 draws). What makes those five victories even more impressive is that Espanyol kept a clean sheet in each one, establishing their longest home winning run against Getafe in top-flight history. However, the visitors did claim a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season a...

PENALTY CURSE VERSUS LONG-RANGE SHOT SPECIALISTS: POCHETTINO'S RECORD IN DANGER

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  Rayo Vallecano - RCD Espanyol April 4th, 2025 Vallecas Stadium in Madrid will witness an interesting clash between two teams with contrasting streaks. Rayo Vallecano comes after a valuable away win 2-0 over Alavés, but is also experiencing their longest home series without a victory this season (3 losses, 2 draws, 1 win). Espanyol, on the other hand, is gaining stability - after a period when they lost 8 out of 10 matches between September and December 2024, they have recorded only three defeats in their last 13 duels. Head-to-head matches between both teams have been balanced in recent years. Rayo Vallecano has won three of their last seven home duels against Espanyol in LaLiga (1 draw, 3 losses), which is the same number of victories as in the previous 11 mutual matches at their stadium (3 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses). However, current form speaks in favor of the visitors. Espanyol has won the last two matches against Rayo Vallecano and if they win for the third time, they wou...