Sevilla's recent victory against Real Sociedad (1-0) has reshuffled the bottom of the table, placing Alavés as the team currently occupying a relegation spot. This situation leaves Girona two points from the danger zone and Espanyol three points away, just before a crucial match for the 'blanquiazules' at Sevilla's home ground this Saturday.
With Rayo practically safe, the fight for survival is concentrated among eight teams vying to avoid the two remaining relegation places. Espanyol, in particular, is enduring a negative streak of 17 matches without a win, a situation not seen since December 22 of last year. After their visit to the Pizjuán, the Catalan team will face Athletic Club again on Wednesday, May 13, a match that presents a key opportunity to break this dynamic at Cornellà.
This marks the team's worst run since the beginning of the year and the second most unfavorable in its 125-year history, surpassed only by the 19 winless matches in the 1988-89 season. With only four matchdays left to play in 15 days, the pressure is immense. A team spokesperson emphasized the importance of every game, stating that "all remaining matches are important and decisive. It's time to give everything we have inside".
“"Life is not easy, football is not easy. We have to get up and push to go to Sevilla to win."
The team's coach has only managed to secure 6 out of the last 51 points available, a statistic that reflects Espanyol's difficult situation. Despite this trend, the team's management maintains confidence in the current project, considering that the promotion and survival from the previous season, along with an excellent first half, earned significant credit.
