Espanyol 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Updated
Espanyol won: Espanyol 2-1 Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga (Round 1) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat. Espanyol goals: Miguel Rubio 73', Pere Milla 84'. Atletico Madrid goals: Julián Álvarez 37'. Expected goals: 1.26-1.10. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Julián Álvarez (8.2).
Match report
Espanyol beat Atletico Madrid 2-1
Espanyol came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at RCDE Stadium on Sunday 17 August in LaLiga.
Julián Álvarez put Atletico Madrid ahead on 37' (0-1), Miguel Rubio levelled for Espanyol on 73' (1-1) and Pere Milla restored Espanyol's lead on 84' (2-1).
Espanyol had 40% of the ball, shots were 9-15 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.26-1.10.
Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 29,612. Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer.
Match stats
| Espanyol | Atletico Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 9 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 25 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 323 (82%) | 551 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 1 | 3 |
| Total shots | 9 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 9 |
Lineups
Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic, Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano, Edu Exposito, Jofre Carreras, Ramon Terrats, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernández
Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1): Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri, Conor Gallagher, Johnny Cardoso, Giuliano Simeone, Álex Baena, Thiago Almada, Julián Álvarez
Key events
- 37' · Goal · Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid)
- 42' · Yellow card · Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Kike Garcia for Ramon Terrats (Espanyol)
- 46' · Substitution · Tyrhys Dolan for Jofre Carreras (Espanyol)
- 46' · Substitution · Koke for Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Pablo Barrios for Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid)
- 54' · Yellow card · Fernando Calero (Espanyol)
- 66' · Substitution · Miguel Rubio for Fernando Calero (Espanyol)
- 67' · Yellow card · Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid)
- 68' · Substitution · Antoine Griezmann for Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid)
- 68' · Substitution · Giacomo Raspadori for Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid)
- 72' · Yellow card · Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
- 73' · Goal · Miguel Rubio (Espanyol)
- 74' · Substitution · Pere Milla for Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)
- 74' · Yellow card · Omar El Hilali (Espanyol)
- 82' · Substitution · Alexander Sørloth for Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid)
- 84' · Goal · Pere Milla (Espanyol)
- 88' · Substitution · José Salinas for Javier Puado (Espanyol)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · José Salinas (Espanyol)
All-time head-to-head
57 league meetings since 1995: Espanyol 17, draws 16, Atletico Madrid 24.
Questions
Who won Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid?
Espanyol won, 2-1 (LaLiga) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025.
When and where is Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid?
Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 19:30 UTC at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Atletico Madrid?
In 57 league meetings since 1995: Espanyol 17 wins, 16 draws, Atletico Madrid 24 wins (goals 71-80).