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Information about the last match between these teams.

Match Information

DateMonday12/22/2025

Time12:00Time of United States

CompetitionLa Liga

About the Match

The last match between Athletic Club and Espanyol took place on 12/22/2025 at 12:00 (Time of United States), valid for La Liga.

There are no upcoming matches scheduled between these teams at the moment.

Head-to-Head History

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James Miller

James Miller

January 20, 2026

Athletic Club vs Espanyol: Match Recap

The match between Athletic Club and Espanyol took place at the iconic San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, where the home side faced a challenging contest in LaLiga's regular season. The encounter concluded with a surprising result, as Espanyol emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.

Match Overview

Refereed by Mateo Busquets Ferrer, the match showcased a competitive spirit from both teams. Athletic Club started strong, maintaining a dominant possession of 66% throughout the game. However, Espanyol capitalized on their opportunities effectively, demonstrating the importance of efficiency in football.

Goals and Key Moments

  • 38th Minute: Athletic Club opened the scoring with a goal from A. Berenguer, who found the back of the net with a well-placed shot, igniting hopes for the home crowd.
  • 44th Minute: Just before halftime, Espanyol equalized through C. Romero, whose timely strike leveled the score, shifting the momentum.
  • 52nd Minute: Espanyol took the lead with a second goal from P. Milla, who capitalized on a defensive lapse from Athletic Club.

Statistical Highlights

Despite Athletic Club's overwhelming possession and more attempts on goal (17 total shots compared to Espanyol's 10), they struggled to convert their chances into goals. The match statistics reflected a clear disparity in effectiveness:

  • Tiros a puerta: Athletic Club 7, Espanyol 5
  • Corners: Athletic Club 8, Espanyol 4
  • Faltas: Athletic Club 8, Espanyol 5

Disciplinary Actions

The match also saw several yellow cards issued, indicating the physical nature of the encounter:

  • Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) - 28th Minute
  • Nico Williams (Athletic Club) - 33rd Minute
  • Andoni Gorosabel (Athletic Club) - 45th Minute
  • Urko González (Espanyol) - 77th Minute
  • Alejandro Rego (Athletic Club) - 80th Minute
  • Clemens Riedel (Espanyol) - 86th Minute
  • Íñigo Lekue (Athletic Club) - 90th Minute

Post-Match Analysis

Following this match, Espanyol's victory not only boosts their morale but also enhances their position in the league standings. Athletic Club, despite their control of the game, will need to reassess their finishing if they are to compete effectively in future fixtures.

Current Standings

This result places Athletic Club in a challenging spot in the standings, while Espanyol will take valuable points as they aim to climb higher in the league table. Both teams will look forward to their upcoming matches, with Athletic Club seeking to bounce back and Espanyol aiming to build on this momentum.