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La Liga Matchweek 1
Espanyol crestEspanyol
2–1
FT
HT 0–1
Atletico Madrid crestAtletico Madrid
  • M. Rubio 73′
  • P. Milla 84′
  • J. Alvarez 37′
RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat Mateo Busquets Ferrer, Spain

Match report

Espanyol beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in La Liga Matchweek 1 at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat.

Espanyol recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Expected goals finished 1.26 to 1.1, a result that matched the chances created.

Atletico Madrid had 60% of the ball; shots were 9-15.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Espanyol recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.26 to 1.1, a result that matched the chances created.

Control

Atletico Madrid had 60% of the ball; shots were 9-15.

Timeline

Espanyol above · Atletico Madrid below
  • 37′⚽J. Alvarez
  • 42′Johnny Cardoso
  • ⇄R. TerratsK. Garcia46′
  • ⇄JofreT. Dolan46′
  • 46′⇄J. CardosoKoke
  • 46′⇄C. GallagherP. Barrios
  • Fernando Calero54′
  • ⇄F. CaleroM. Rubio66′
  • 67′Robin Le Normand
  • 68′⇄A. BaenaA. Griezmann
  • 68′⇄T. AlmadaG. Raspadori
  • 72′Marcos Llorente
  • ⚽M. RubioAssist: Exposito73′
  • Omar El Hilali74′
  • ⇄R. Fernandez JaenP. Milla74′
  • 82′⇄J. AlvarezA. Sorloth
  • ⚽P. MillaAssist: O. El Hilali84′
  • ⇄J. PuadoJ. Salinas88′
  • Jose Salinas90+3′

Match stats

● Espanyol● Atletico Madrid
Possession 40%
60%
Expected goals (xG) 1.26
1.10
Shots 9
15
Shots on target 5
4
Shots inside the box 6
9
Corners 1
3
Accurate passes 323
551
Saves 3
3
Fouls 14
11
Offsides 0
1
Yellow cards 3
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Espanyol4-2-3-1
1 A. Fortuno
2 R. Sanchez
4 P. Ramon
11 P. Milla
12 J. Salinas
15 M. Rubio
19 K. Garcia
20 A. Roca
24 T. Dolan
28 R. Bauza
30 P. Tristan
31 R. Hinojo

Manager: José Manuel González Álvarez

Atletico Madrid4-2-3-1
1 J. Musso
31 S. Esquivel
15 C. Lenglet
16 N. Molina
18 M. Pubill
21 J. Galan
6 Koke
8 P. Barrios
7 A. Griezmann
9 A. Sorloth
81 G. Raspadori
23 C. Martin

Manager: Diego Pablo Simeone González

Top-rated players

Edu ExpósitoEspanyol · 90′ · 1 assist · 4 key passes
8.7
Leandro CabreraEspanyol · 90′
7.5
Miguel RubioEspanyol · 24′ · 1 goal
7.5
Julián AlvarezAtletico Madrid · 82′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.5
Thiago AlmadaAtletico Madrid · 68′ · 2 key passes
7.3
Omar El HilaliEspanyol · 90′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid?

Espanyol 2-1 Atletico Madrid (half-time 0-1).

Where is Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid played?

The match is played at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat.

Who is the referee for Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid?

The appointed referee is Mateo Busquets Ferrer, Spain.

What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Atletico Madrid?

In their last 9 meetings: Espanyol 0 wins, Atletico Madrid 4 wins, 5 draws.