Espanyol draws 3-3 with Middlesbrough in pre‑season friendly
RCD Espanyol and Middlesbrough FC played a high‑tempo pre‑season friendly at Riverside, ending in a 3‑3 draw. Middlesbrough took the lead twice through Leo Castledine, who scored a brace, and added a goal from Morgan Whittaker. Espanyol equalised through Marcos Fernández, Tyrhys Dolan and Javi Hernández, with Fernández also providing an assist. Early in the second half, Espanyol’s veteran striker Kike García was forced off after a knee knock; the club confirmed he was fine and will be available for the next match. The match showcased Espanyol’s attacking depth but highlighted defensive lapses, while Middlesbrough displayed attacking flair but conceded three goals. Both sides used the fixture to test new signings and assess squad fitness ahead of their domestic campaigns.
Entities: Kike García · Leo Castledine · Marcos Fernández · Middlesbrough FC · RCD Espanyol
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Marcos Fernández scored for Espanyol. (dd75c4f7-112b-48a5-be2e-4b93bc668a39, f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match between Espanyol and Middlesbrough ended 3‑3. (d6a3394d-48f2-4ce0-9895-ba3efd30dcb9, dd75c4f7-112b-48a5-be2e-4b93bc668a39, f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tyrhys Dolan scored for Espanyol. (f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kike García left the match early due to injury. (d6a3394d-48f2-4ce0-9895-ba3efd30dcb9, f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Morgan Whittaker scored for Middlesbrough. (f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Leo Castledine scored two goals for Middlesbrough. (d6a3394d-48f2-4ce0-9895-ba3efd30dcb9, f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Javi Hernández scored for Espanyol. (dd75c4f7-112b-48a5-be2e-4b93bc668a39, f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] David Strelec and Myles Peart‑Harris were injured in a training game with Huddersfield. (f9bb6e92-abdc-47f4-a9df-a5014418478f)