That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Round 36 ·
BW Game Hub Jamaica: Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao
HT: 0–0
Updated:
Match Summary
Winner EspanyolFinal Score
2–0
Goal Scorers
- 69' Pere Milla H
- 90' Kike Garcia H
Match Timeline
Match Events
Key Statistics
Head to Head
Last 6 meetingsRecent Form
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Statistics
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
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Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
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Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Lineups
Espanyol
4-4-2 · Manolo Gonzalez
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench (12)
Athletic Bilbao
4-2-3-1 · Ernesto Valverde
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Formation Overview
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
BW Game Hub Jamaica: Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis
This result had carried real weight for Espanyol because it had reset expectations in a convincing way, while Athletic Bilbao had left the RCDE Stadium with questions about how they had managed the key moments. Espanyol’s 2-0 win had looked like a statement performance: controlled, disciplined, and built on the kind of repeated quality that had changed the tone of their run-in.
The match had stayed level at 0-0 through the first half, but Espanyol had remained the more settled side in the 4-4-2 shape. Manolo González had handled the game-state transitions well, keeping his team compact without the ball and patient in possession. That approach had paid off after the break when Pere Milla struck in the 69th minute, finishing after a neat assist from Carlos Romero to give the home side the lead and tilt the contest firmly in their direction.
Athletic, set up in a 4-2-3-1 under Ernesto Valverde, had struggled to build sustained pressure once Espanyol found the first goal. Their pressing had not translated into enough clear chances created, and the rhythm of their attack had been disrupted by the home side’s organisation in transitions. The 6 substitutions across the second half had shaped the tempo, but Espanyol had managed those changes better and had kept control of the central spaces.
The closing stages had brought the second and decisive blow. Kike García had made it 2-0 in the 90th minute, finishing from a Ramon Terrats assist to cap a deserved home victory. By then, the scoreline had reflected what the performance had shown: Espanyol had produced the cleaner chances, the stronger defensive structure, and the sharper response when the match had opened up. Athletic’s adjustments had not been enough to reclaim momentum, and Valverde’s side had needed a more decisive in-game response after conceding territory.
Key takeaways
- Espanyol had converted control into goals at the right moments, with Pere Milla and Kike García delivering the finishing touch.
- Carlos Romero and Ramon Terrats had provided the assists that broke Athletic’s resistance.
- Manolo González had managed the transitions with calm authority, while Athletic had lacked enough sharpness after the interval.
- The clean sheet had underlined Espanyol’s defensive discipline as much as their attacking efficiency.
What next was clear: Espanyol had used this result to strengthen their platform, while Athletic Bilbao had been left needing a stronger response in the rounds ahead.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
BW Game Hub Jamaica: Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Match Preview, Prediction and Tactical Analysis
At RCDE Stadium, Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao will be framed as a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will know that the next 90 minutes could shape the mood around their campaign. This will not simply be about points; it will be about character, composure, and whether either team can handle the decisive moments under strain.
For Espanyol, Manolo Gonzalez will be judged on how well his 4-4-2 can press without losing its structure. The balance between aggressive closing down and rest-defense organisation will matter, because if the first line of pressure is beaten too easily, Athletic will find space to attack the back four in transition. In a match like this, control phases and second balls could prove just as important as sustained possession.
Athletic Bilbao, set up in a 4-2-3-1 under Ernesto Valverde, will likely look for calmer possession spells and sharper chance creation once they break through the press. Their advantage may come if they can move the ball quickly into the half-spaces and force Espanyol to defend facing their own goal. If the match stays tight, the visitors may also try to make set pieces count, especially in a stadium where margins can become thin.
Where the pressure will bite
The first hour could be decisive. If the score remains level, Valverde’s bench timing may become a major factor, particularly if Athletic need fresh legs to sustain pressing or unlock a disciplined block. Espanyol, meanwhile, will need to avoid getting stretched between the lines, because once that spacing opens up, Athletic can build momentum fast and tilt the game in their favour.
- Espanyol will need compact pressing and quick recovery runs to protect central areas.
- Athletic Bilbao will likely seek cleaner possession and better final-third decisions when transitions open.
- Set pieces could carry extra weight if both sides struggle to create clear chances from open play.
- The manager who handles the bench more effectively after the first hour may gain the edge.
For Jamaican fans following La Liga live, this will be the kind of contest where discipline may matter more than spectacle. The side that controls pressure better and makes the sharper decisions in key moments could decide it.
Commentary
374Ball possession: Espanyol: 63%, Athletic Bilbao: 37%.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Charles Pickel from Espanyol trips Nico Serrano
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
Yeray Alvarez is penalised for pushing Kike Garcia
Kike Garcia is penalised for pushing Adama Boiro
Charles Pickel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Ramon Terrats provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kike Garcia scores with the left foot!
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate is leaving the field to be replaced by Charles Pickel in a tactical substitution.
Pere Milla from Espanyol is ruled offside
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao trips Carlos Romero
The cross by Adama Boiro from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao trips Ramon Terrats
Ball possession: Espanyol: 65%, Athletic Bilbao: 35%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Unai Simon from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ramon Terrats swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Roberto Fernandez is leaving the field to be replaced by Kike Garcia in a tactical substitution.
Edu Exposito is leaving the field to be replaced by Ramon Terrats in a tactical substitution.
Andoni Gorosabel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gorka Guruzeta sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
Carlos Romero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mikel Jauregizar makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 66%, Athletic Bilbao: 34%.
Nico Serrano hand-balls
Nico Serrano controls the ball with his hand
Nico Serrano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Espanyol
Unai Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Serrano in a tactical substitution.
Gorka Guruzeta fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol is ruled offside
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pol Lozano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Jauregizar makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Roberto Fernandez is penalised for pushing Unai Simon
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 66%, Athletic Bilbao: 34%.
Leandro Cabrera sends a header towards goal, but Unai Simon is there to comfortably save it
Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andoni Gorosabel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mikel Jauregizar makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikel Jauregizar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Carlos Romero wins an air challenge against Alex Berenguer
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alex Berenguer relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Jauregizar from Athletic Bilbao trips Jofre Carreras
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Jesus Areso is leaving the field to be replaced by Andoni Gorosabel in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 66%, Athletic Bilbao: 34%.
Carlos Romero provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Pere Milla scores with the left foot!
The cross by Carlos Romero from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yeray Alvarez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Carlos Romero is blocked
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Pere Milla
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Robert Navarro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pere Milla relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pere Milla from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol trips Adama Boiro
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 68%, Athletic Bilbao: 32%.
Omar El Hilali successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mikel Jauregizar is blocked
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Pere Milla relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Jauregizar in a tactical substitution.
Inaki Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Gorka Guruzeta in a tactical substitution.
Antoniu Roca is leaving the field to be replaced by Pere Milla in a tactical substitution.
Ruben Sanchez is leaving the field to be replaced by Jofre Carreras in a tactical substitution.
Dangerous challenge by Ruben Sanchez from Espanyol. Yeray Alvarez on the receiving end of that.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Edu Exposito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Roberto Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alex Berenguer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 67%, Athletic Bilbao: 33%.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
The cross by Pol Lozano from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alex Berenguer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Marko Dmitrovic as he comes out and claims the ball
Ruben Sanchez from Espanyol is ruled offside
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alex Berenguer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Marko Dmitrovic as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Espanyol: 67%, Athletic Bilbao: 33%.
Clemens Riedel is penalised for pushing Unai Gomez
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate wins an air challenge against Unai Gomez
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
Carlos Romero from Espanyol is ruled offside
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Alejandro Rego makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Daniel Vivian is leaving the field to be replaced by Yeray Alvarez in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Espanyol: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
POST! So nearly a goal by Unai Gomez but his finish hits the post!
Clemens Riedel successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Unai Gomez is blocked
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
Inaki Williams wins an air challenge against Clemens Riedel
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
Antoniu Roca from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jesus Areso
Alex Berenguer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
Edu Exposito shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control
Edu Exposito tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Unai Simon
Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Alex Berenguer hand-balls
Alex Berenguer controls the ball with his hand
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alex Berenguer relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao trips Antoniu Roca
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Unai Simon from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 63%, Athletic Bilbao: 37%.
Dangerous challenge by Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao. Urko Gonzalez de Zarate on the receiving end of that.
Good effort by Inaki Williams as he directs a shot on target, but Marko Dmitrovic saves it
A chance presents itself to Unai Gomez from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Pol Lozano
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Adama Boiro from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Edu Exposito is blocked
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Edu Exposito fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Espanyol: 65%, Athletic Bilbao: 35%.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marko Dmitrovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside
Carlos Romero from Espanyol is ruled offside
Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
Good effort by Roberto Fernandez as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
Roberto Fernandez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Roberto Fernandez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Roberto Fernandez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Antoniu Roca from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Espanyol
Alex Berenguer send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
A chance presents itself to Edu Exposito from Espanyol but his header goes wide
The cross by Ruben Sanchez from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Espanyol: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Omar El Hilali wins an air challenge against Robert Navarro
Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 66%, Athletic Bilbao: 34%.
The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol trips Aymeric Laporte
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Alejandro Rego from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Carlos Romero as he directs a shot on target, but Unai Simon saves it
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Inaki Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 66%, Athletic Bilbao: 34%.
Ruben Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Pol Lozano from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jesus Areso from Athletic Bilbao goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Antoniu Roca
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Pol Lozano from Espanyol trips Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Espanyol: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Adama Boiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Daniel Vivian sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
Alex Berenguer sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Espanyol
A chance presents itself to Unai Gomez from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
The cross by Jesus Areso from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Inaki Williams wins an air challenge against Clemens Riedel
Ball possession: Espanyol: 71%, Athletic Bilbao: 29%.
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Robert Navarro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Antoniu Roca from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
Antoniu Roca goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Antoniu Roca but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Antoniu Roca finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adama Boiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Inaki Williams is penalised for pushing Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 57%, Athletic Bilbao: 43%.
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Leandro Cabrera successfully blocks the shot
Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jesus Areso relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aymeric Laporte relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Adama Boiro from Athletic Bilbao trips Ruben Sanchez
Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Athletic Bilbao kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to RCDE Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to RCDE Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to RCDE Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to RCDE Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to RCDE Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from RCDE Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
League Table
LaLiga
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 95 | 36 | +59 | 94 | |
| 2 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 86 | |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 | 46 | +26 | 72 | |
| 4 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 44 | +18 | 69 | |
| 5 | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 53 | 48 | +5 | 54 | |
| 7 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 51 | |
| 8 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 50 | |
| 9 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 49 | |
| 10 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 59 | 61 | -2 | 46 | |
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Match Details
Match Facts
Status
Finished
Attendance
29,943
Minute
0'
Winner
Espanyol
- Commentary Available
- Lineup Confirmed
Date/Time Milestones
- Start · 1st half 2026-05-13T17:01:07Z
- End · 1st half 2026-05-13T17:48:08Z
- Start · 2nd half 2026-05-13T18:03:01Z
- End · 2nd half 2026-05-13T18:54:25Z
- End · Finished 2026-05-13T18:54:25Z