RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atletico de Madrid, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2024-25

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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Club Atletico de Madrid

Sat 29 Mar 2025 · 15:15 UTC Stage Front Stadium 30,559 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 38' Azpilicueta

Javi Puado pen 71' 1–1

Marash Kumbulla 21' Y

Alejo Veliz 73' Y

Y 90' Jose Gimenez

Overview

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid — La Liga at Stage Front Stadium.

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Club Atlético de Madrid 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
Assistant 1 Alfredo Rodriguez Moreno (Spain)
Assistant 2 Jorge Bueno Mateo (Spain)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	FC Barcelona	4	12
2	Deportivo Alaves	5	10
3	Sevilla FC	5	10
4	Real Betis Balompie	4	9
5	Real Madrid CF	4	9
6	RC Deportivo La Coruna	4	8
7	Athletic Club	5	7
8	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	5	7
9	Real Sociedad de Futbol	5	7
10	Real Racing Club de Santander	5	7
11	CA Osasuna	5	7
12	Club Atletico de Madrid	4	7
13	Levante UD	4	5
14	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	4	4
15	Getafe CF	4	4
16	RC Celta de Vigo	5	3
17	Villarreal CF	4	2
18	Malaga CF	4	2
19	Elche CF	5	2
20	Valencia CF	5	1

Head-to-Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.9 goals Club Atletico de Madrid

Last 5 meetings

2025-03-29 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Club Atletico de Madrid 2024-08-28 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2023-05-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–3 Club Atletico de Madrid 2022-11-06 Club Atletico de Madrid 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2022-04-17 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
29 Mar	Club Atletico de Madrid	H	1–1	D
15 Mar	RCD Mallorca	A	1–2	L
10 Mar	Girona FC	H	1–1	D
22 Feb	Deportivo Alaves	A	1–0	W
16 Feb	Athletic Club	H	1–1	D
09 Feb	Real Sociedad de Futbol	A	1–2	L

Club Atletico de Madrid

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
29 Mar	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	1–1	D
16 Mar	FC Barcelona	H	2–4	L
12 Mar	Real Madrid CF	H	3–4	L
09 Mar	Getafe CF	A	1–2	L
04 Mar	Real Madrid CF	A	1–2	L
01 Mar	Athletic Club	H	1–0	W

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona		Club Atletico de Madrid
#8	Position	#12
7	Points	7
5	Played	4
2 / 1 / 2	W / D / L	2 / 1 / 1
8	Scored	7
5	Conceded	6
+3	GD	+1
1.40	PPG	1.75
40%	Win %	50%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

40% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

25% Clean Sheets
Club Atletico de Madrid this season

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 8th (7 pts). Club Atletico de Madrid are 12th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

0-15

2/2

16-30

2/–

31-45

2/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

–/1

76+

2/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Club Atletico de Madrid

0-15

1/–

16-30

1/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

1/2

61-75

1/2

76+

2/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Roberto Fernandez	3 G
Tyrhys Dolan	1 G
Alex Calatrava	1 G

Club Atletico de Madrid

Alex Baena	3 G	1 A
Giuliano Simeone	1 G	1 A
Kang-in Lee	1 G	1 A
Marc Pubill	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' Three points are at stake. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona host Club Atlético de Madrid — let the battle begin!
5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Club Atlético de Madrid are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
10' Spain international Carlos Romero has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
21' That is a card for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Marash Kumbulla will be fuming at that decision.
26' Jofre Carreras Pages has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 289 appearances.
28' Jose Gimenez gets the nod from Club Atletico de Madrid. He replaces Robin Le Normand and will look to change the dynamic.
33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcos Llorente, as he is very good at scoring at Stage Front Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
38' Azpilicueta adds to his 0 season tally! Club Atletico de Madrid lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
43' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Club Atlético de Madrid backline.
46' Club Atletico de Madrid make a change. Samuel Lino trudges off to be replaced by Rodrigo de Paul on 46 minutes.
51' It looks surprising Club Atlético de Madrid does not make any changes. Antoine Griezmann has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nahuel Molina made 168 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
61' 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.
62' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Jofre Carreras Pages is replaced by Antoniu Roca on 62 minute.
64' Julian Alvarez gets the nod from Club Atletico de Madrid. He replaces Alexander Sorloth and will look to change the dynamic.
69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
71' Magnificent from Javi Puado! That is 41 goals in 289 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
73' The referee has no hesitation. Alejo Veliz is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — card on 73.
78' Pere Milla has so much to prove this time. He replaces Roberto Fernandez on 78 minute.
81' Another substitution for Club Atletico de Madrid to replace Azpilicueta by Reinildo on 81 minute.
84' The crowd applauds Urko Gonzalez as he leaves the pitch. Fernando Calero steps in for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
89' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
90' Controversy at the stadium! Jose Gimenez argues furiously but the card stands.
90' Aguado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Javi Puado at the 90 minute mark.
The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

7
Javi Puado ↓ Aguado 90'
6
Leandro Cabrera
4
Marash Kumbulla
20
Alex Kral ↓ Edu Exposito 62'
10
Pol Lozano ↓ Alejo Veliz 46'
17
Jofre Carreras Pages ↓ Antoniu Roca 62'
19
Urko Gonzalez ↓ Fernando Calero 84'
1
Joan Garcia
23
Omar El Hilali
22
Carlos Romero
2
Roberto Fernandez ↓ Pere Milla 78'

Bench

13
Pacheco
3
Sergi Gomez
8
Edu Exposito ↑ 62'
11
Pere Milla ↑ 78'
18
Aguado ↑ 90'
5
Fernando Calero ↑ 84'
12
Alvaro Tejero
33
Angel Fortuno Vinas
9
Alejo Veliz ↑ 46'
16
Walid Cheddira
31
Antoniu Roca ↑ 62'
42
Roger Hinojo

Coach Manolo González

Club Atlético de Madrid Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

9
Alexander Sorloth ↓ Julian Alvarez 64'
3
Azpilicueta ↓ Reinildo 81'
7
Antoine Griezmann
13
Jan Oblak
15
Clement Lenglet
14
Marcos Llorente
24
Robin Le Normand ↓ Jose Gimenez 28'
4
Conor Gallagher ↓ Rodrigo Riquelme 81'
22
Giuliano Simeone ↓ Nahuel Molina 64'
8
Pablo Barrios
12
Samuel Lino ↓ Rodrigo de Paul 46'

Bench

20
Axel Witsel
11
Thomas Lemar
5
Rodrigo de Paul ↑ 46'
1
Juan Musso
23
Reinildo ↑ 81'
16
Nahuel Molina ↑ 64'
19
Julian Alvarez ↑ 64'
17
Rodrigo Riquelme ↑ 81'
31
Gomis
21
Javi Galan
2
Jose Gimenez ↑ 28'
40
Rayane Belaid

Coach Diego Simeone

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Yannick Carrasco	4
Antoine Griezmann	3
Saul	3
Raul de Tomas	2
Borja Iglesias	2
Cesar Montes	2
Sergi Darder	2
Thomas Lemar	2

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2025-03-29 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Club Atletico de Madrid D 2025-03-15 RCD Mallorca 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2025-03-10 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Girona FC D 2025-02-22 Deportivo Alaves 0–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2025-02-16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Athletic Club D 2025-02-09 Real Sociedad de Futbol 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Club Atlético de Madrid Form

2025-03-29 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Club Atletico de Madrid D 2025-03-16 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–4 FC Barcelona W 2025-03-12 Club Atletico de Madrid 3–4 Real Madrid CF W 2025-03-09 Getafe CF 2–1 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2025-03-04 Real Madrid CF 2–1 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2025-03-01 Club Atletico de Madrid 1–0 Athletic Club L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.61 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.19 Club Atlético de Madrid xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona46% Draw27% Club Atlético de Madrid27%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.8

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	52%	48%
± 3.5	31%	69%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

73%

Draw or Club Atlético de Madrid

54%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Club Atlético de Madrid

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona33% Draw46% Club Atlético de Madrid21%

Actual: Club Atlético de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

Actual

2 – 1

1 – 0

8.9%

0 – 0

2 – 0

7.8%

1 – 2

6.6%

0 – 1

6.3%

2 – 2

5.4%

3 – 1

4.9%

0 – 2

4.2%

3 – 0

4.1%

3 – 2

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Club Atlético de Madrid covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	14%	76%
-1.5	24%	—	76%
-1	24%	22%	54%
-0.5	46%	—	54%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	16%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.