Diego Martinez has been sacked by Espanyol.

With Espanyol just outside the dropzone after four consecutive defeats, the board acted last night by sacking Martinez. He had been on a deal to 2024.

Espanyol have already identified his replacement in Luis Garcia.

A former player between 2005 and 2011, Garcia is coach of RSC Internacional, formerly known as Real Madrid C.

Garciais well known for the phrase: "The best thing in Barcelona is to be from Espanyol."