Roberto Fernández scores sixth LaLiga goal in six games as Espanyol weigh up his future

Roberto Fernández found the net again this weekend as RCD Espanyol visited Butarque to face Leganés. The striker scored for the sixth time in his last six LaLiga outings, a remarkable run that underlines his excellent form and continues to raise his market value. His goal did not prevent a defeat for Espanyol, but it strengthened his case for a place in Spain's next squad.

• Roberto Fernández scored his sixth goal in six LaLiga matches at Butarque.
• The striker beat his marker with a clever cut before firing an unstoppable shot into the far corner.
• Nice offered €11 million last summer and his €25 million release clause now looks insufficient.
• Espanyol currently own only 62% of the player's federative rights.
• Roberto Fernández is challenging Sergio Camello for a spot in Luis de la Fuente's squad.

How Roberto Fernández scored a stunning goal against Leganés

In the 54th minute, with Leganés already leading 2-0, Javi Hernández picked out Espanyol's number nine with a precise pass. Roberto Fernández faced Mujaid Sadick, skipped past him with a graceful cut, and unleashed a right-footed strike that slammed into the far corner past Emil Audero. It was a goal of real quality, one that highlighted both his movement and his finishing ability.

The strike served only to reduce the deficit, as Espanyol left Butarque empty-handed. Even so, the performance of their leading scorer was once again the main talking point for the Catalan side. With every matchday, the forward adds more evidence that he is becoming one of the standout players of the campaign.

Why Roberto Fernández's €25 million release clause is looking too cheap

Last summer, Nice came forward with an €11 million offer to sign Roberto Fernández. The bid was rejected, but it alerted Espanyol to the growing interest in their striker. More recently, Monchi acknowledged an approach from Hull City in the Premier League, confirming that clubs in England are also monitoring his progress.

At his current scoring rate, the €25 million written into his release clause is starting to look like a very affordable figure for many European sides. The situation is even more delicate for Espanyol because the club only controls 62% of the player's federative rights, meaning any sale would bring limited financial reward. Espanyol are thrilled with his performances, but they also know that losing their star forward could become unavoidable.

Roberto Fernández and Sergio Camello: an audition for Spain

The match at Butarque carried an extra layer of interest. Up against Roberto Fernández was Sergio Camello, the other main candidate for a place in Luis de la Fuente's next squad. Both strikers are among the top Spanish scorers in LaLiga, alongside Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.

Ahead of the game, Manolo González said that if Roberto maintains this goalscoring average, he could be playing for Manchester City next year. It is not normal for a LaLiga striker to score in every single match.

Spain's head coach will announce his squad on Friday and Roberto Fernández's name is gaining momentum. Consistency, goals and increasing confidence have placed him firmly in the debate. If he keeps this scoring streak alive, a senior national team call-up feels like only a matter of time.

Roberto Fernández's rising value and Espanyol's strategy

Espanyol accept that holding on to their striker will become increasingly difficult. Roberto Fernández's numbers are not going unnoticed across Europe, and the upcoming transfer windows will test the club's sporting direction. A major sale could ease financial pressure, but it would also weaken the first-team project.

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