Ultimatum from Monchi to Manolo González

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The transfer market of Espanyol faces a decisive week for Manolo González, whose future on the bench is once again under pressure after the defeat against Atlético de Madrid. The matches against Racing de Santander, Sestao River, and Villarreal, all away games, emerge as the next key appointments to assess the coach's situation.

Espanyol strings together results that increase pressure

The 0-1 loss to Atlético, sealed by Álex Baena in the 89th minute, extended doubts surrounding the team. Prior to that, Espanyol had drawn 1-1 against Málaga, with a goal from Adrián Niño in stoppage time, and suffered defeats against Elche (1-3) and Rayo Vallecano (2-1).

The record of four wins in 30 matches played during 2026, as per data from Mundo Deportivo, explains why Manolo González's continuity is once again at the center of debate. The dismissal has not been announced, but upcoming results may influence the club's sporting decisions.

Against Atlético, the coach once more chose Àngel Fortuño in goal, despite Marko Dmitrovic being fully recovered. The goalkeeper made several saves, yet couldn't prevent Baena's decisive goal.

Manolo himself defended the team's collective performance post-match and regretted ending up pointless after competing well for much of the game. The coach's positive outlook contrasts with the need to turn performances into results.

🙄 "We have to focus on our own and turn the situation around." 🗣️ Manolo González, after 4 consecutive games without a win. https://t.co/XP6Pa88ZxQ

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) October 17, 2026

Monchi backed Manolo González until 2027

Monchi's stance is significant as he was one of the main supporters of the coach's continuity upon taking charge of Espanyol's sporting direction. In May, the club confirmed that Manolo González's contract had automatically been extended until 2027 after securing top-flight status.

During that announcement, Monchi publicly expressed his confidence in the coach and defended the continuity as part of the sporting planning. At present, there's no official indication that this position has changed or that there's a formal deadline to decide on his future.

However, pressure mounts when results are lacking. The schedule provides three immediate chances to reverse the trend, yet concentrates risks into just one week of competition.

Racing, Sestao River, and Villarreal, three consecutive tests

The initial challenge will be against Racing de Santander on October 24, at 16:15 hours. Three days later, on October 27 at 19:00, Espanyol will visit Sestao River in the Spanish Cup. The series will conclude on October 30 with the match versus Villarreal, scheduled for 21:00 hours.

All three matches will be played away, heightening the demand in a week where consistency needs to be regained. The cup tie will also require effort management between two consecutive league fixtures.

For now, Manolo González retains support within the dressing room. Following the loss to Atlético, captain Javi Puado defended the coach, after other players like Edu Expósito and Roberto Fernández had also shown their backing.

The next step will be to see if this support translates into points. Espanyol will face Racing on October 24 and then continue with the Cup and the match against Villarreal; these outcomes will provide concrete signals regarding Manolo González's continuity and whether Monchi upholds his bet on the coach.

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