Espanyol dismisses manager Manolo González

Espanyol has terminated the contract of head coach Manolo González following a significant defeat in the Copa del Rey. The La Liga club was eliminated in the opening round by Sestao River, a fourth-division side, losing 4-3 after extra time.

The decision follows a period of poor performance in the Spanish league, where Espanyol has recorded six losses in their first ten matches, leaving them in 18th place. While the cup exit served as the immediate catalyst, the club management had been facing increasing pressure due to the team's domestic form.

González, who took charge in March 2024, led the club through a successful promotion and stabilization period in La Liga. He leaves after managing 107 official matches. The club has not yet announced a successor as they prepare for an upcoming league match against Villarreal.