RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atletico de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Club Atletico de Madrid — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Club Atletico de Madrid 7 games · 16 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 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
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
2021-09-12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–2
Club Atletico de Madrid
2020-03-01
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atletico de Madrid
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Club Atletico 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 Atletico de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #2 |
| 7 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 16 |
| 10 | Conceded | 7 |
| +0 | GD | +9 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts). Club Atletico de Madrid are 2nd (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Club Atletico de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Club Atletico de Madrid
| Alex Baena | 4 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan David | 3 G | 1 A |
| Giuliano Simeone | 2 G | 2 A |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 G | 1 A |
| Kang-in Lee | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' 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.
- 21' Saul is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 26' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' Club Atletico de Madrid 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.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' Pacheco has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 274 appearances.
- 44' Goal! Antoine Griezmann scores his 144 goal in 531 matches.
- 46' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Fernando Calero trudges off to be replaced by Vinicius de Souza Costa on 46 minutes.
- 46' What composure from Yannick Carrasco! The Belgium international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 47' What composure from Antoine Griezmann! The France international strokes it home. 0-4.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Oscar Gil Regano trudges off to be replaced by Aleix Vidal on 55 minutes.
- 56' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Denis Suarez trudges off to be replaced by Edu Exposito on 56 minutes.
- 61' Club Atletico de Madrid are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 64' GOAL! Cesar Montes scores on 64. Assisted by Aleix Vidal
- 65' Cesar Montes makes no mistake. The score reads 2-4 and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are in front.
- 66' Poor challenge from Aleix Vidal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 75' Ivo Grbic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 76' Goal! Joselu scores his 76 goal in 344 matches.
- 77' Rodrigo de Paul makes way for Pablo Barrios at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Club Atletico de Madrid.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Carlos Martin. He replaces Angel Correa on 78 minute.
- 79' Vinicius de Souza Costa does the damage! The net is bulging and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona surge ahead!
- 80' Vinicius de Souza Costa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 88' The whistle greets Yannick Carrasco as he departs to be replaced by Reguilon.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carlos Martin.
- 90' Jose Maria Gimenez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 Atletico 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 |
| Cesar Montes | 2 |
| Sergi Darder | 2 |
| Thomas Lemar | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Borja Iglesias | 2 |
Head to Head
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
2021-09-12
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–2
Club Atletico de Madrid
2020-03-01
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–1
Club Atletico de Madrid
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atletico 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 Atletico de Madrid Form
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atletico de Madrid
D
2023-05-21
Club Atletico de Madrid
3–0
CA Osasuna
W
2023-05-14
Elche CF
1–0
Club Atletico de Madrid
L
2023-05-03
Club Atletico de Madrid
5–1
Cádiz CF
W
2023-04-30
Real Valladolid CF
2–5
Club Atletico de Madrid
W
2023-04-26
Club Atletico de Madrid
3–1
RCD Mallorca
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.21
Club Atletico de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
53%
Draw or Club Atletico de Madrid
71%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Club Atletico de Madrid
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Atletico de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 3
4.3%
0 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.5%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Club Atletico de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 7% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 20% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Club Atletico de Madrid keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

