Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol
Updated
Espanyol won: Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol in the LaLiga (Round 17) on Mon, 22 Dec 2025 at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao. Athletic Bilbao goals: Alex Berenguer 38'. Espanyol goals: Carlos Romero 44', Pere Milla 52'. Expected goals: 1.59-0.90. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Carlos Romero (8.4).
Match report
Espanyol beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1
Espanyol came from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 away from home at Estadio de San Mamés on Monday 22 December in LaLiga.
Alex Berenguer put Athletic Bilbao ahead on 38' (1-0), Carlos Romero levelled for Espanyol on 44' (1-1) and Pere Milla restored Espanyol's lead on 52' (1-2).
Athletic Bilbao had 66% of the ball, shots were 17-10 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.59-0.90. Athletic Bilbao created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Carlos Romero (Espanyol) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 47,856. Referee: Mateo Busquets.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 443 (84%) | 197 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Inigo Lekue, Aitor Paredes, Adama Boiro, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, Inaki Williams
Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic, Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Urko González, Pol Lozano, Tyrhys Dolan, Edu Exposito, Pere Milla, Roberto Fernández
Key events
- 28' · Yellow card · Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 33' · Yellow card · Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 38' · Goal · Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 44' · Goal · Carlos Romero (Espanyol)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Andoni Gorosabel (Athletic Bilbao)
- 52' · Goal · Pere Milla (Espanyol)
- 57' · Substitution · Jofre Carreras for Pere Milla (Espanyol)
- 57' · Substitution · Alejandro Rego for Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 57' · Substitution · Gorka Guruzeta for Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 72' · Substitution · Kike Garcia for Pol Lozano (Espanyol)
- 76' · Substitution · Jesus Areso for Andoni Gorosabel (Athletic Bilbao)
- 76' · Substitution · Unai Gomez for Adama Boiro (Athletic Bilbao)
- 77' · Yellow card · Urko González (Espanyol)
- 79' · Substitution · Robert Navarro for Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 80' · Yellow card · Alejandro Rego (Athletic Bilbao)
- 83' · Substitution · José Salinas for Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)
- 83' · Substitution · Clemens Riedel for Carlos Romero (Espanyol)
- 84' · Substitution · Rubén Sánchez for Edu Exposito (Espanyol)
- 86' · Yellow card · Clemens Riedel (Espanyol)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Inigo Lekue (Athletic Bilbao)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao 16, draws 19, Espanyol 25.
Questions
Who won Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol?
Espanyol won, 1-2 (LaLiga) on Mon, 22 Dec 2025.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol?
Mon, 22 Dec 2025, 20:00 UTC at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol?
In 60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao 16 wins, 19 draws, Espanyol 25 wins (goals 73-84).