Espanyol eased to a 3-1 win at home over Elche in the Spanish league, keeping the Barcelona-based club in the chase for a Europa League berth.
Spain: Espanyol eased to a 3-1 win at home over Elche in the Spanish league on Sunday, keeping the Barcelona-based club in the chase for a Europa League berth.
Forward Simao Sabrosa set up Espanyol's first two goals. David Lopez headed in Simao's corner to open the scoring two minutes in, and Sabrosa picked out Diego Colotto with a free kick to make it 2-0 in the 21st.
Luis "Pizzi" Afonso's deflected shot went in off a defender and the crossbar in the 58th to ensure Elche stayed winless in eight consecutive away games.
Espanyol fullback Juan Fuentes scored an own goal in the 88th.
Later, Real Madrid look to reclaim sole possession of the league lead when they host Levante, Athletic Bilbao visit Valencia, and Sevilla play at Almeria.
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