RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Club Atlético de Madrid 38 games · 69 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 | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 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 Alavés | 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
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 | Cadiz 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #4 |
| 46 | Points | 69 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 10 / 16 | W / D / L | 21 / 6 / 11 |
| 43 | Scored | 62 |
| 55 | Conceded | 44 |
| -12 | GD | +18 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.82 |
| 32% | Win % | 55% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Club Atlético de Madrid are 4th (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to score. At the same time, Club Atletico de Madrid does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Cesar Montes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 13 appearances.
- 10' Club Atletico de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 21' Magnificent from Saul! That is 22 goals in 523 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Central African Republic international Geoffrey Kondogbia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 31' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is showing some good football. However, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Antoine Griezmann doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' Vinicius de Souza Costa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fernando Calero at the 46 minute mark.
- 46' Yannick Carrasco has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 46 minutes.
- 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Antoine Griezmann makes no mistake. 0-4!
- 52' Ivo Grbic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 55' Oscar Gil Regano makes way for Aleix Vidal at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 56' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Edu Exposito on, Denis Suarez off on 56 minutes.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' Goal! Cesar Montes scores his 7 goal in 13 matches.
- 65' The Mexico Cesar Montes breaks the deadlock on 65 minutes. 2-4!
- 66' The referee calls foul for Aleix Vidal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Ivo Grbic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 76' A stunning finish from Joselu — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 77' The whistle greets Rodrigo de Paul as he departs to be replaced by Pablo Barrios.
- 78' Another substitution for Club Atletico de Madrid to replace Angel Correa by Carlos Martin on 78 minute.
- 79' The Vinicius de Souza Costa breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 4-4!
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vinicius de Souza Costa on 80.
- 85' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
- 88' Reguilon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yannick Carrasco on 88 minute.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Carlos Martin.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jose Maria Gimenez.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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
Cadiz 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
1.53
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02
Club Atlético de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Club Atlético de Madrid 75% + Over 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
56%
Draw or Club Atlético de Madrid
69%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Club Atlético de Madrid
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Club Atlético de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.8%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Club Atlético de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 20% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

