Just a couple of things to point out about where the club sits heading into its match against Espanyol. First things first - glad you aren't a goal post after Llorente scores? That is definitely not his first assault on goal this season.
The club is currently enjoying two days off after a four-match-in-ten-day stretch. After a couple of brutal months schedule-wise, the club should be looking at a fairly easy-going finish to the season.
In great news for the club, Giuseppe Rossi has returned to Vila-real. Although surely still mourning the loss of his father, he may be available for this weekend's match. There was a nice moment of silence for Fernando Rossi prior to the Depor match.
Apparently, there was some controversy in Spain over whether Marcos Senna and Juan Carlos Garrido got on alright. Senna attempted to settle that, saying he has plenty of respect for Garrido, and considers him a "crack." Notably, Senna has played every minute since Garrido took over. I would be very surprised if there was any lasting issues there.
After his best match in __________________ (weeks, months, years?), Angel Lopez is recovering from the mid-match knock that he took to the head. In the end, it required seven stitches. It didn't slow him down, though, and I have to think he will be ready in a week if Garrido calls on him.
And, I do not think it made the posts or comments around here, but there was significant linkage suggesting that Villarreal are interested in Madrid's Fernando Gago. With that kind of news base, there is usually at least some truth to a rumor. A year and a half ago, I thought he was one of the most underrated players in the world. I still think he has top notch talent, and I would be very interested to see him in the middle of a 4-4-2 formation.