Athletic Bilbao (W) 2-1 Espanyol (W)
Updated
Athletic Bilbao (W) won: Athletic Bilbao (W) 2-1 Espanyol (W) in the Liga F (Round 18) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026 at Instalaciones de Lezama Campo 2, Lezama. Athletic Bilbao (W) goals: Clara Pinedo 50', Anna Torroda 86' (og). Espanyol (W) goals: Laia Ballesté 80' (pen). Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Romane Salvador (8.7).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao (W) beat Espanyol (W) 2-1
Athletic Bilbao (W) narrowly beat Espanyol (W) 2-1 at Instalaciones de Lezama Campo 2 on Saturday 31 January in Liga F.
Clara Pinedo put Athletic Bilbao (W) ahead on 50' (1-0), Laia Ballesté levelled for Espanyol (W) from the penalty spot on 80' (1-1) and an own goal by Anna Torroda restored Athletic Bilbao (W)'s lead on 86' (2-1).
A late own goal proved decisive.
Athletic Bilbao (W) had 56% of the ball, shots were 16-4 (9-2 on target).
Romane Salvador (Espanyol) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 605. Referee: Alicia Espinosa Ríos.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao (W) | Espanyol (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Total shots | 16 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 9 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 264 (73%) | 194 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 1 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (W) (4-2-3-1): Olatz Santana, Ane Elexpuru, Naia Landaluze, Eider Arana, Nerea Nevado, Maite Valero, Elene Gurtubay, Sara Ortega, Clara Pinedo, Daniela Agote, Ane Azkona
Espanyol (W) (3-4-3): Romane Salvador, Estefania Botero, Laia Ballesté, Lucia Vallejo, Ariadna Domenech, Ainoa Campo, Anna Torroda, Ainhoa Domenech, Ona Baradad, Paula Arana, Phoenetia Browne
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Clara Pinedo (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 17' · Yellow card · Ainhoa Domenech (Espanyol (W))
- 25' · Yellow card · Elene Gurtubay (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 50' · Goal · Clara Pinedo (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Cristina Baudet for Ainhoa Domenech (Espanyol (W))
- 67' · Substitution · Maitane Vilarino for Elene Gurtubay (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 72' · Substitution · Naima for Phoenetia Browne (Espanyol (W))
- 72' · Substitution · Angeles for Paula Arana (Espanyol (W))
- 80' · Goal · Laia Ballesté (Espanyol (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Ane Bordagaray for Clara Pinedo (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Ane Campos for Ane Azkona (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Maddi for Naia Landaluze (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 85' · Yellow card · Cristina Baudet (Espanyol (W))
- 86' · Goal · Anna Torroda (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 87' · Substitution · Judit Pablos for Ariadna Domenech (Espanyol (W))
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Irati Alfaro for Daniela Agote (Athletic Bilbao (W))
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Ane Campos (Athletic Bilbao (W))
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao (W) 16, draws 19, Espanyol (W) 25.
Athletic Bilbao (W) vs Espanyol (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Athletic Bilbao (W) vs Espanyol (W)?
Athletic Bilbao (W) won, 2-1 (Liga F) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao (W) vs Espanyol (W)?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 15:15 UTC at Instalaciones de Lezama Campo 2, Lezama, Liga F.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Bilbao (W) and Espanyol (W)?
In 60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao (W) 16 wins, 19 draws, Espanyol (W) 25 wins (goals 73-84).