Wednesday , 30 September 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Valladolid CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 1
Full Time
Real Valladolid CF
Fri 17 Jan 2025 · 20:00 UTC Stage Front Stadium 23,554 HT 45' · FT 45'
Javi Puado 31' 1–0
1–1 57' Javi Sanchez
Roberto Fernandez 74' 2–1
Omar El Hilali 45' Y
Y 63' Stanko Juric
Y 81' Selim Amallah
Brian Olivan 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Valladolid CF — La Liga at Stage Front Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos
  • Assistant 1 Iker De Francisco Grijalba (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Asier Perez de Mendiola (Spain)
3 games this season 🟨 6.7/game ⚽ 23.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atlético de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompié 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 Málaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

4
2
4
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 10 games · Avg 2.1 goals Real Valladolid CF
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Valladolid CF 2024-08-19 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2024-05-11 Real Valladolid CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2023-10-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Real Valladolid CF 2023-03-05 Real Valladolid CF 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Real Valladolid CF H 2–1 W
11 Jan CD Leganes H 1–1 D
22 Dec UD Las Palmas A 0–1 L
18 Dec Valencia CF H 1–1 D
14 Dec CA Osasuna H 0–0 D
09 Dec Getafe CF A 0–1 L
Real Valladolid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–2 L
11 Jan Real Betis Balompié H 1–0 W
20 Dec Girona FC A 0–3 L
13 Dec Valencia CF H 1–0 W
07 Dec UD Las Palmas A 1–2 L
30 Nov Club Atlético de Madrid H 0–5 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Roberto Fernandez 6 G
Tyrhys Dolan 1 G
Alex Calatrava 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Valladolid CF — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Real Valladolid CF is showing some good football. However, Real Valladolid CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' Javi Sanchez has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Real Valladolid CF's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' The 26-year-old Pol Lozano has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Javi Puado makes it 1-0.
  • 36' It is a cagey affair so far. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Valladolid CF's compact 4-3-3.
  • 41' 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.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Omar El Hilali.
  • 50' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lucas Rosa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 57' Against the run of play, Javi Sanchez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 57' Another substitution for Real Valladolid CF to replace Raul Moro by Selim Amallah on 57 minute.
  • 58' Antoniu Roca makes way for Jofre Carreras Pages at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 63' It’s gonna be a card for Stanko Juric.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Edu Exposito. He replaces Pol Lozano on 63 minute.
  • 68' 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.
  • 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 74' A stunning finish from Roberto Fernandez — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Maranhao, as he is very good at scoring at Stage Front Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 80' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Alejo Veliz is withdrawn and Fernando Calero gets his opportunity.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Selim Amallah is booked for Real Valladolid CF — card on 81.
  • 82' Real Valladolid CF ring the changes. Stanko Juric has done his job and it is now time for Amath Ndiaye to step up.
  • 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 90' Brian Olivan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona players.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manolo González

Real Valladolid CF Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Cocca Pera

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Borja Iglesias 2
Martin Braithwaite 2
Javi Puado 2
Adri Embarba 1
Daniele Verde 1
Joselu 1
Ivan Sanchez Aguayo 1
Ruben Alcaraz 1

Head to Head

2025-01-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Valladolid CF 2024-08-19 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2024-05-11 Real Valladolid CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2023-10-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–0 Real Valladolid CF 2023-03-05 Real Valladolid CF 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2025-01-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Valladolid CF W 2025-01-11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 CD Leganes D 2024-12-22 UD Las Palmas 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2024-12-18 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF D 2024-12-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–0 CA Osasuna D 2024-12-09 Getafe CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Real Valladolid CF Form

2025-01-17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Valladolid CF L 2025-01-11 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 Real Betis Balompié W 2024-12-20 Girona FC 3–0 Real Valladolid CF L 2024-12-13 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 Valencia CF W 2024-12-07 UD Las Palmas 2–1 Real Valladolid CF L 2024-11-30 Real Valladolid CF 0–5 Club Atlético de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Real Valladolid CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona48% Draw28% Real Valladolid CF24%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
77%
Draw or Real Valladolid CF
52%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Valladolid CF
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona32% Draw50% Real Valladolid CF18%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Real Valladolid CF covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 23% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 15% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Real Valladolid CF keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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