RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atlético de Madrid — La Liga at Stage Front Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Club Atlético de Madrid 38 games · 69 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 | 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
2025-03-29
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
2024-08-28
Club Atlético de Madrid
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Club Atlético 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 Alavés | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stage Front Stadium!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Julian Alvarez, as he is very good at scoring at Stage Front Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Club Atletico de Madrid's 4-4-2 shape.
- 21' Marash Kumbulla was booked on 21.
- 26' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' Robin Le Normand makes way for Jose Gimenez at the 28 minute mark. A tactical switch from Club Atletico de Madrid.
- 33' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Club Atletico de Madrid backline.
- 38' What a strike from Azpilicueta! The score is 0-1.
- 43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' A tactical swap from Club Atletico de Madrid — Rodrigo de Paul on, Samuel Lino off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Club Atletico de Madrid come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' It looks surprising Club Atletico de Madrid does not make any changes. Omar El Hilali has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' Antoniu Roca gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Jofre Carreras Pages and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Another change for Club Atletico de Madrid made on 64 minute. Alexander Sorloth leaves to be changed by Julian Alvarez.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' What composure from Javi Puado! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 73' Alejo Veliz picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' Roberto Fernandez makes way for Pere Milla at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
- 81' Club Atletico de Madrid ring the changes. Azpilicueta has done his job and it is now time for Reinildo to step up.
- 84' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Urko Gonzalez exits the field as Fernando Calero enters on 84.
- 89' Clement Lenglet is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Club Atletico de Madrid so far.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jose Gimenez on 90 minutes.
- 90' Aguado is replacing Javi Puado for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Aguado 90'
- 6
- 4
-
20
Alex Kral ↓ Edu Exposito 62'
-
10
Pol Lozano ↓ Alejo Veliz 46'
- 17
-
19
Urko Gonzalez ↓ Fernando Calero 84'
- 1
- 23
- 22
-
2
Roberto Fernandez ↓ Pere Milla 78'
Bench
- 13
- 3
-
8
Edu Exposito ↑ 62'
-
11
Pere Milla ↑ 78'
-
18
Aguado ↑ 90'
-
5
Fernando Calero ↑ 84'
- 12
- 33
-
9
Alejo Veliz ↑ 46'
- 16
-
31
Antoniu Roca ↑ 62'
- 42
Coach
Manolo González
Club Atlético de Madrid Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 9
-
3
Azpilicueta ↓ Reinildo 81'
- 7
- 13
- 15
- 14
-
24
Robin Le Normand ↓ Jose Gimenez 28'
- 4
- 22
- 8
-
12
Samuel Lino ↓ Rodrigo de Paul 46'
Bench
- 20
- 11
-
5
Rodrigo de Paul ↑ 46'
- 1
-
23
Reinildo ↑ 81'
-
16
Nahuel Molina ↑ 64'
-
19
Julian Alvarez ↑ 64'
-
17
Rodrigo Riquelme ↑ 81'
- 31
- 21
-
2
Jose Gimenez ↑ 28'
- 40
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
2025-03-29
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
2024-08-28
Club Atlético de Madrid
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
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
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2025-03-29
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atlético 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 Alavés
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 Fútbol
2–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
Club Atlético de Madrid Form
2025-03-29
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2025-03-16
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–4
FC Barcelona
L
2025-03-12
Club Atlético de Madrid
3–4
Real Madrid CF
L
2025-03-09
Getafe CF
2–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2025-03-04
Real Madrid CF
2–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2025-03-01
Club Atlético de Madrid
1–0
Athletic Club
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Club Atlético de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Club Atlético de Madrid 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
63%
Draw or Club Atlético de Madrid
64%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Club Atlético de Madrid
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Club Atlético de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Club Atlético de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

