Espanyol vs. Deportivo Preview: Suspensions, Kickoff and Result Status (Nov. 6, 2026)

Information checked: November 6, 2026, at 3:55 p.m. UTC (4:55 p.m. Central European Time, UTC+01:00, in the Barcelona area).

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are scheduled to host RC Deportivo at RCDE Stadium on Saturday, November 7, in LaLiga EA Sports Matchday 12. Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00), or 3:15 p.m. UTC. The official LaLiga match page still lists the fixture as scheduled, so there is no confirmed result or starting lineup before kickoff.

The RFEF has confirmed one Espanyol player suspension: Roger Hinojo must serve a one-match ban for accumulated cautions. Eder Sarabia’s remaining touchline suspension is also expected to keep him away, based on the federation ruling and the club’s published match sequence. This is an inference from the confirmed schedule. Deportivo’s latest update says Marc Casadó is training normally but the staff remain cautious, while Zakaria Eddahchouri and Bright Ede are still following physical readaptation plans.

Key Highlights

• Fixture: Espanyol vs. Deportivo, LaLiga EA Sports Matchday 12, at RCDE Stadium.
• Kickoff: Saturday, November 7, at 4:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Spain, or 3:15 p.m. UTC.
• Confirmed suspension: Roger Hinojo is listed by the RFEF for a one-match ban; Sarabia is expected to serve the final match of his remaining touchline suspension.
• Result: Not available before kickoff. LaLiga continues to show the fixture as scheduled, with lineups pending.

When and where does Espanyol vs. Deportivo kick off?

The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at RCDE Stadium, with Espanyol as the home team. LaLiga lists a 4:15 p.m. start in Spain. On that date, the stadium’s time zone is Central European Time, CET (UTC+01:00), because daylight saving time ended in Spain on October 25. That makes the kickoff 3:15 p.m. UTC. These two labeled times refer to the same moment; the date remains November 7 in both Spain and UTC.

Espanyol’s matchday information identifies Cornellà Riera on the FGC as a nearby stop, about a five-minute walk from the stadium, and Cornellà Centre for Renfe and Metro, about a 12-minute walk away. The club also lists TramBaix and local bus options. Fans attending should check the club’s travel page and transport operators for any matchday service changes.

What are the latest Espanyol and Deportivo team updates?

Espanyol’s latest published training notice said the squad trained normally on November 5 and planned a final session and Sarabia’s pre-match news conference for Friday. That note did not include a complete injury list or a matchday squad. EFE’s November 6 preview reported forward Kike García and midfielder Jofre Carreras as injury absences, but Espanyol had not posted its final squad when this update was checked. Their availability should therefore be treated as reported team news, not a confirmed starting-lineup decision.

The RFEF disciplinary decisions for LaLiga Matchday 11 list Roger Hinojo for a one-match suspension for accumulated cautions. The official league player page also shows five yellow cards, and the federation’s bulletin confirms the ban. Hinojo is unavailable for the Deportivo match under the published decision.

Sarabia’s status is separate from player availability. The RFEF upheld a four-match suspension from his time at Elche. Espanyol’s October 29 announcement said two matches remained and that the first would be served on October 30 against Villarreal. With Deportivo next on Espanyol’s schedule, the November 7 match falls as the second remaining game. This conclusion follows the published suspension and fixture sequence; the club’s latest public training note does not separately announce who will occupy the technical area.

Deportivo’s November 6 update says Marc Casadó has completed training sessions with the group, but head coach Antonio Hidalgo said the club would remain cautious about when to use him. Zakaria Eddahchouri and Bright Ede are alternating group work with sessions under the physical re-adaptation coach. Those reports describe training status, not final availability, and Deportivo had not published a confirmed starting XI at the time of the check.

What is at stake in Matchday 12?

LaLiga’s match page lists Espanyol with 11 points in 14th place and Deportivo with 14 points in eighth, with both teams having played 11 league matches. Espanyol arrive after a 1-0 away win over Villarreal on October 30. Deportivo’s latest league match was a 2-1 win over Osasuna on November 2, a result that left them on 14 points.

The coaching change is a central storyline. Sarabia took charge of Espanyol during the week, so the hosts have had limited time to work under his methods. Deportivo coach Hidalgo said his staff had to prepare for several possibilities because they could not know exactly how the new Espanyol setup would look until the game began. That uncertainty could shape the opening phase: Deportivo may need to adjust as the match develops, while Espanyol will be looking for an early response at home. These are tactical considerations, not a prediction of the score.

Where can fans watch Espanyol vs. Deportivo?

LaLiga’s Spanish Matchday 12 listing names DAZN for this fixture. Broadcast rights vary by territory, so that listing should not be treated as confirmation of the service in every country. Viewers outside Spain can use LaLiga’s official Where to Watch directory and select their country. The league’s match center and the clubs’ official channels are the best places to check for confirmed lineups and the live score closer to kickoff.

Is there a confirmed result or starting lineup?

No. At the information-check time above, kickoff was still in the future and LaLiga’s official page continued to mark the game as scheduled. Neither club had published its starting XI in the sources reviewed. Any score, formation or player availability added before the official team sheets would be premature. The match center can be checked again after kickoff for the confirmed result.

Sources checked

• LaLiga official match page and standings and LaLiga Matchday 12 schedule and Spanish broadcast listing.
• RFEF Matchday 11 disciplinary decisions and RFEF Appeals Committee decision concerning Eder Sarabia.
• Espanyol’s October 29 announcement on Sarabia’s remaining suspension, November 5 training notice and matchday travel information.
• Deportivo’s November 6 pre-match update.
• EFE’s November 6 report on Espanyol team news and LaLiga’s Where to Watch directory.
• Spain’s Official State Gazette on the 2022-2026 daylight-saving calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Espanyol vs. Deportivo start?

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at RCDE Stadium. That is 3:15 p.m. UTC.

Which Espanyol players are suspended?

Roger Hinojo has a confirmed one-match suspension for accumulated cautions. Eder Sarabia is also expected to miss the touchline for the remaining match of his suspension.

Has Espanyol vs. Deportivo finished?

No confirmed result was available before kickoff on November 7. LaLiga still listed the match as scheduled when this article was checked on November 6.