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Can Espanyol climb away from the relegation zone?
Last weekend, Blanquiazules were held to a 2-2 draw by fellow-strugglers Cádiz; Joselu bagging a brace.
So, Diego Martinez has still only won once since arriving in Catalonia, beating Athletic Club at the start of September.
This means Espanyol begin the weekend above the relegation zone on goal difference alone, therefore desperate for their first home victory of the season.
Real Valladolid meantime are four places and two points better off.
Blanquivioletas began October by dramatically beating Getafe 3-2, before last Sunday’s goalless draw with Real Betis.
So, this one could go either-way at RCDE Stadium.