Aug 28: The much-anticipated La Liga clash between Atlético Madrid and Espanyol ended in a goalless draw, with both teams struggling to convert opportunities into goals. Atlético Madrid, known for their solid defense and tactical discipline under Diego Simeone, dominated possession but were unable to break through Espanyol’s resilient backline. The result leaves Atlético Madrid with 5 points from their opening three games, while Espanyol is still searching for their first win of the season.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Lineups Today (Aug 28, 2024)
The lineups of Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol La Liga 2024 – 2025 match on Aug 28 are listed below.
Atlético Madrid (5-3-2):
Atlético Madrid lineups against Espanyol are:
- Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
- Defenders: César Azpilicueta, Axel Witsel, Robin Le Normand, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo Riquelme
- Midfielders: Koke (C), Rodrigo De Paul, Samuel Lino
- Forwards: Alexander Sørloth, Julián Alvarez
Espanyol (4-2-3-1):
Espanyol lineups against Atlético Madrid are:
- Goalkeeper: Álvaro Fernández
- Defenders: Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Fernando Calero, Álvaro Tejero
- Midfielders: José Gragera, Alex Král, Álvaro Aguado, Javi Puado, Carlos Romero
- Forward: Alejo Véliz
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Half Time
The first half saw Atlético Madrid taking control of the game early on, with their high pressing and quick passing causing problems for Espanyol. The home side had several chances to open the scoring, with Julián Alvarez and Alexander Sørloth both coming close, but Espanyol’s Álvaro Fernández made crucial saves to keep the score level. Despite Atlético’s dominance, Espanyol managed to hold firm, and the first half ended goalless.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Full Time
The second half began with Atlético Madrid making several substitutions to inject fresh energy into the game. Antoine Griezmann and Marcos Llorente were introduced, but the breakthrough remained elusive. Espanyol, on the other hand, grew into the game and created a few chances of their own, with Javi Puado testing Jan Oblak from distance. The match reached a climax in the final minutes, with Atlético Madrid pushing hard for a winner, but Espanyol’s defense held strong, and the game ended 0-0.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Full-Time Analysis
Despite their best efforts, Atlético Madrid could not find a way past Espanyol, who were content to take a point from a difficult away fixture. The draw leaves Atlético Madrid unbeaten in their opening three games, while Espanyol remains without a win in the new season.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Stats Today (Aug 28, 2024)
Check the Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol statistics below.
- Possession: Atlético Madrid 62.4% – Espanyol 37.6%
- Shots on Goal: Atlético Madrid 7 – Espanyol 1
- Shot Attempts: Atlético Madrid 25 – Espanyol 8
- Fouls: Atlético Madrid 6 – Espanyol 9
- Yellow Cards: Atlético Madrid 0 – Espanyol 2
- Red Cards: None
- Corner Kicks: Atlético Madrid 9 – Espanyol 3
- Saves: Atlético Madrid 1 – Espanyol 7
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Key Moments and Fouls
- 54′ – Goal overturned by VAR: Rodrigo Riquelme’s goal for Atlético Madrid was disallowed after a VAR review confirmed offside.
- 55′ – Javi Puado of Espanyol received a yellow card for a foul on an Atlético player.
- 82′ – Omar El Hilali of Espanyol was shown a yellow card for unsporting behavior.
- 90’+1′ – Walid Cheddira won a free kick for Espanyol in a dangerous position, but Álvaro Tejero’s shot went over the bar.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Head-to-Head (H2H)
In their last five encounters, Atlético Madrid has won three times, with Espanyol winning once and one match ending in a draw. The goalless draw in this fixture adds another chapter to their competitive rivalry.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Match Result Today (Aug 28, 2024)
Atlético Madrid 0-0 Espanyol
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol FAQs
- Who dominated possession in the Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol match?
- Atlético Madrid dominated possession with 62.4% of the ball.
- How many shots on target did Atlético Madrid had against Espanyol?
- Atlético Madrid had 7 shots on target.
- Were there any red cards in the Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol match?
- No, there were no red cards in the match.
- Which player had a goal disallowed by VAR in the Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol?
- Rodrigo Riquelme had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside.
- How did Espanyol perform defensively against Atlético Madrid?
- Espanyol performed well defensively, making 7 saves and holding Atlético Madrid to a 0-0 draw.
This match was a classic display of defensive resilience from Espanyol and a missed opportunity for Atlético Madrid to claim all three points. The goalless draw leaves both teams with work to do as the La Liga season progresses.
