RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs CD Leganes, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs CD Leganes — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- CD Leganes 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Matias
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Alberola Rojas
- Referee Antonio Solans
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | CD Leganes | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Real Betis Balompie | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | FC Barcelona | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Dec | Getafe CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Girona FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Getafe CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | A | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Deportivo Alaves | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and CD Leganes get this one started.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 9' A stunning finish from Borja Iglesias — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mauricio Pellegrino might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Bustinza has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 20.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and CD Leganes are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' A quiet spell here at RCDE Stadium. CD Leganes seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' A moment of madness from Didac Vila on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be frustrated.
- 40' CD Leganes are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Lopez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CD Leganes.
- 55' Pablo Piatti has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergio Garcia on 55 minute.
- 60' Oscar Duarte has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' The crowd applauds Mikel Vesga Arruti as he leaves the pitch. Recio steps in for CD Leganes.
- 67' Poor challenge from Recio. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 68' Marc Roca has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
- 70' CD Leganes receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 70' Bustinza makes way for Nabil El Zhar at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from CD Leganes.
- 72' CD Leganes player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 77' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CD Leganes's shape.
- 79' Oscar Melendo makes way for Victor Sanchez at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 84' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 88' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Leo Baptistao is replaced by Hernan Perez on 88 minute.
- 90' Gerard Gumbau was booked on 90.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 7
- 13
- 12
- 21
- 15
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Victor Sanchez 79'
- 10
-
11
Leo Baptistao ↓ Hernan Perez 88'
-
9
Sergio Garcia ↓ Pablo Piatti 55'
- 8
Bench
- 5
-
4
Victor Sanchez ↑ 79'
-
19
Pablo Piatti ↑ 55'
- 1
-
17
Hernan Perez ↑ 88'
- 20
- 28
Coach
Rubí
CD Leganes Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
3
Bustinza C ↓ Nabil El Zhar 70'
- 5
- 24
- 27
-
12
Allan Nyom ↓ Juanfran 79'
- 9
- 26
- 22
- 6
-
23
Mikel Vesga ↓ Recio 65'
Bench
-
2
Juanfran ↑ 79'
- 17
-
10
Nabil El Zhar ↑ 70'
- 29
- 15
- 18
-
8
Recio ↑ 65'
Coach
Mauricio Pellegrino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Borja Iglesias | 3 |
| Leandro Cabrera | 2 |
| Seydouba Cisse | 2 |
| Youssef En-Nesyri | 1 |
| Jonathan Silva | 1 |
| Miguel | 1 |
| Pere Milla | 1 |
| Yan Diomande | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2019-01-04
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
CD Leganes
W
2018-12-22
Club Atletico de Madrid
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2018-12-16
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Real Betis Balompie
L
2018-12-08
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–4
FC Barcelona
L
2018-12-01
Getafe CF
3–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2018-11-25
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–3
Girona FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
CD Leganes xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
70%
Draw or CD Leganes
61%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or CD Leganes
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | CD Leganes covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
CD Leganes keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.