RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Club Atlético de Madrid 12 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Diego Barbero
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Javier Estrada
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Sergiu Claudiu Muresan (Spain)
- Referee Jose Luis Martinez
- Referee Javier Iglesias
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atlético de Madrid
2022-11-06
Club Atlético de Madrid
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2022-04-17
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2021-09-12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–2
Club Atlético de Madrid
2020-03-01
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | FC Barcelona | H | 2–4 | L |
| 04 May | Sevilla FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | Getafe CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 May | CA Osasuna | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 May | Elche CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | Cádiz CF | H | 5–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | Real Valladolid CF | A | 5–2 | W |
| 26 Apr | RCD Mallorca | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | Club Atlético de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #3 |
| 12 | Points | 28 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 9 / 1 / 2 |
| 13 | Scored | 23 |
| 14 | Conceded | 10 |
| -1 | GD | +13 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.33 |
| 25% | Win % | 75% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Club Atlético de Madrid this season
Club Atlético de Madrid this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). Club Atlético de Madrid are 3rd (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Club Atlético de Madrid
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/2
61-75
3/3
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Club Atlético de Madrid
| Alex Baena | 5 G | 3 A |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 4 G | 2 A |
| Giuliano Simeone | 4 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan David | 3 G | 2 A |
| Kang-in Lee | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at RCDE Stadium!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' It’s high time Luis Garcia made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' The travelling Club Atletico de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' What a moment for Saul! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
- 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Garcia might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Club Atletico de Madrid that had 538 games and scored 637 goals.
- 44' Antoine Griezmann does the damage! The net is bulging and Club Atletico de Madrid surge ahead!
- 46' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Fernando Calero is replaced by Vinicius de Souza Costa on 46 minute.
- 46' Yannick Carrasco does the damage! The net is bulging and Club Atletico de Madrid surge ahead!
- 47' A stunning finish from Antoine Griezmann — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' Aleix Vidal is replacing Oscar Gil Regano for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
- 56' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Denis Suarez departs to be replaced by Edu Exposito.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' What composure from Cesar Montes! The Mexico international strokes it home. 1-4.
- 65' Brilliant from the ! Cesar Montes makes it 2-4 with a superb finish on 65.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Aleix Vidal argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Club Atletico de Madrid needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Ivo Grbic is booked for Club Atletico de Madrid — Yellow card on 75.
- 76' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joselu makes no mistake. 3-4!
- 77' A change in the Club Atletico de Madrid ranks — Rodrigo de Paul exits the field as Pablo Barrios enters on 77.
- 78' Club Atletico de Madrid make a change. Angel Correa trudges off to be replaced by Carlos Martin on 78 minutes.
- 79' Against the run of play, Vinicius de Souza Costa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vinicius de Souza Costa on 80.
- 85' Club Atletico de Madrid come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 88' Club Atletico de Madrid ring the changes. Yannick Carrasco has done his job and it is now time for Reguilon to step up.
- 89' It’s a booking for Club Atletico de Madrid player. Carlos Martin gets a Yellow card.
- 90' It’s a booking for Club Atletico de Madrid player. Jose Maria Gimenez gets a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 13
- 10
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Martin Braithwaite 78'
- 4
-
6
Denis Suarez ↓ Edu Exposito 56'
-
14
Brian Olivan ↓ Pedrosa 78'
- 5
- 23
- 21
-
2
Oscar Gil Regano ↓ Aleix Vidal 55'
Bench
-
17
Martin Braithwaite ↑ 78'
- 18
- 8
-
22
Aleix Vidal ↑ 55'
- 24
-
3
Pedrosa ↑ 78'
-
20
Edu Exposito ↑ 56'
- 16
- 25
- 1
-
12
Vinicius de Souza Costa ↑ 46'
- 30
Coach
Luis Garcia
Club Atlético de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
6
Koke ↓ Geoffrey Kondogbia 88'
- 8
- 2
- 17
-
10
Angel Correa ↓ Carlos Martin 78'
- 22
-
5
Rodrigo de Paul ↓ Pablo Barrios 77'
-
21
Yannick Carrasco ↓ Reguilon 88'
- 16
- 1
Bench
- 12
-
4
Geoffrey Kondogbia ↑ 88'
-
3
Reguilon ↑ 88'
- 26
-
–
Carlos Martin ↑ 78'
-
24
Pablo Barrios ↑ 77'
- –
- 36
- 31
Coach
Diego Simeone
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yannick Carrasco | 4 |
| Saul | 3 |
| Antoine Griezmann | 3 |
| Sergi Darder | 2 |
| Thomas Lemar | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Borja Iglesias | 2 |
| Cesar Montes | 2 |
Head to Head
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atlético de Madrid
2022-11-06
Club Atlético de Madrid
1–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2022-04-17
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2021-09-12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–2
Club Atlético de Madrid
2020-03-01
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2023-05-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
2023-05-14
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–4
FC Barcelona
L
2023-05-04
Sevilla FC
3–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2023-04-30
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
Getafe CF
W
2023-04-27
Villarreal CF
4–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
Club Atlético de Madrid Form
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2023-05-21
Club Atlético de Madrid
3–0
CA Osasuna
W
2023-05-14
Elche CF
1–0
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2023-05-03
Club Atlético de Madrid
5–1
Cádiz CF
W
2023-04-30
Real Valladolid CF
2–5
Club Atlético de Madrid
W
2023-04-26
Club Atlético de Madrid
3–1
RCD Mallorca
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Club Atlético de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
55%
Draw or Club Atlético de Madrid
71%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Club Atlético de Madrid
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Club Atlético de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Club Atlético de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 21% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

