Espanyol 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
Updated
It finished level: Espanyol 1-1 Athletic Bilbao in the LaLiga (Round 24) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025 at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat. Espanyol goals: Roberto Fernández 62'. Athletic Bilbao goals: Oihan Sancet 77'. Expected goals: 0.72-1.07. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Omar El Hilali (8.2).
Match report
Espanyol 1-1 Athletic Bilbao: match report
Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao shared the points in a 1-1 draw at RCDE Stadium on Sunday 16 February in LaLiga.
Roberto Fernández put Espanyol ahead on 62' (1-0) and Oihan Sancet levelled for Athletic Bilbao on 77' (1-1).
Espanyol had 38% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.72-1.07.
Omar El Hilali (Espanyol) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 26,645. Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández.
Match stats
| Espanyol | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.72 | 1.07 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 30 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 202 (69%) | 383 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 10 |
Lineups
Espanyol (4-1-4-1): Joan Garcia, Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano, Jofre Carreras, Alex Kral, Urko González, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernández
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Yeray Álvarez, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Jauregizar, Benat Prados, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer, Maroan Sannadi
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Yeray Álvarez (Athletic Bilbao)
- 46' · Yellow card · Urko González (Espanyol)
- 62' · Goal · Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)
- 65' · Substitution · Nico Williams for Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 65' · Substitution · Mikel Vesga for Benat Prados (Athletic Bilbao)
- 67' · Substitution · Fernando Calero for Urko González (Espanyol)
- 70' · Substitution · Aitor Paredes for Yeray Álvarez (Athletic Bilbao)
- 70' · Substitution · Oscar de Marcos for Andoni Gorosabel (Athletic Bilbao)
- 77' · Goal · Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- 78' · Substitution · Gorka Guruzeta for Maroan Sannadi (Athletic Bilbao)
- 79' · Substitution · Antoniu Roca for Jofre Carreras (Espanyol)
- 79' · Substitution · Alejo Veliz for Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)
- 79' · Substitution · Edu Exposito for Pol Lozano (Espanyol)
- 89' · Substitution · Pere Milla for Javier Puado (Espanyol)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1994: Espanyol 25, draws 19, Athletic Bilbao 16.
Questions
Who won Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (LaLiga) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025.
When and where is Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao?
Sun, 16 Feb 2025, 13:00 UTC at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao?
In 60 league meetings since 1994: Espanyol 25 wins, 19 draws, Athletic Bilbao 16 wins (goals 84-73).