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After Cup embarrassment: Espanyol Barcelona parts ways with coach
Following their cup exit against fourth-tier side Sestao River, Espanyol Barcelona parts ways with coach Manolo Gonzalez.
Spanish first-division club Espanyol Barcelona has parted ways with coach Manolo Gonzalez.
The club announced this on Tuesday evening following their cup defeat against fourth-tier side Sestao River.
65 Times Market Value
On Tuesday, the Catalans were defeated by the Basques 3-4 after extra time in the Copa del Rey. According to "transfermarkt.at", Sestao River has a total market value of 2.17 million euros. Espanyol's market value stands at 141.6 million euros, making it approximately 65 times higher than that of the Basques.
In La Liga, Espanyol is in 18th place with eight points, putting them in the relegation zone.
In Office Since March 2024
"Thanks to his dedication, commitment, and willingness to sacrifice, Manolo González succeeded in establishing himself as head coach of the first team," the club said, thanking the long-serving coach.
Gonzalez took over at RCD in March 2024 and was on the sidelines for a total of 107 competitive matches.
