Desperate to get their European charge back on track, Espanyol will welcome Real Oviedo to Catalonia on Monday night. Starting with the hosts, signing off 2025 in the midst of a sensational five-match La Liga winning run, Espanyol had rightfully received a string of public praise from across the continent. However, despite getting the New Year underway in the midst of a record-breaking domestic romp, Manolo Gonzalez's camp have largely come crashing back down to earth over recent times.
Rooted to the bottom of the table with only two points - 13 adrift of safety - winless in the Premier League for 253 days and having conceded 35 goals this season, Wolves' top-flight future looks increasingly bleak. Guaranteed to be bottom on Christmas Day, it is a far cry from the festive gift supporters had been hoping for. But Wolves are not alone in their Christmas wish for a win.