Match report

Espanyol Defeats Malaga 4-1 in La Liga Showdown

Espanyol
Espanyol
4–1
FT
Malaga
Malaga
May 13, 2018

Espanyol dominated against Malaga, securing a 4-1 victory in their La Liga match. Goals from G. Moreno, Sergio García, Léo Baptistão, and P. Piatti ensured Espanyol's victory, while Adrián scored a penalty for Malaga. The match showcased Espanyol's offensive power and strategic substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Espanyol 4-1 Malaga (La Liga match)
  • • Goals: G. Moreno (8'), Sergio García (27'), Léo Baptistão (30'), P. Piatti (79')
  • • Malaga goal: Adrián (penalty, 39')
  • • Substitutions: Espanyol made key changes with Melendo and Sergi Darder coming on, while Malaga introduced Diego González, M. Lestienne, and I. Success to try and turn the tide.

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Diego López (G)
  • 12 Dídac Vilá (D)
  • 16 Javi López (D)
  • 5 Naldo (D)
  • 8 C. Sánchez (M)
  • 15 David López (D)
  • 25 Sergi Darder (M)
  • 14 Óscar Melendo (M)
  • 9 Sergio García (F)
  • 7 Gerard Moreno (F)
  • 11 Léo Baptistão (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 P. Piatti
  • 21 Marc Roca
  • 10 José Jurado
  • 1 Pau López
  • 3 Aarón Martín
  • 4 Víctor Sánchez
  • 24 Sergio Sánchez

Malaga

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Andrés Prieto (G)
  • 18 R. Rosales (D)
  • 4 Luis Hernández (D)
  • 2 Miquel (D)
  • 3 Diego González (D)
  • 7 M. Iturra (M)
  • 8 Adrián (M)
  • 22 M. Lestienne (M)
  • 24 D. Rolan (F)
  • 17 I. Success (F)
  • 26 Y. En-Nesyri (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 Alberto López
  • 9 Borja Bastón
  • 19 Bueno
  • 1 Roberto Jiménez
  • 20 Keko
  • 25 M. Lacen
  • 35 Iván Rodríguez

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    8' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moreno
  2. Espanyol
    27' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    Sergio García
  3. Espanyol
    30' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    Léo Baptistão · Assist: Sergio García
  4. Malaga
    39' Malaga Goal · Penalty
    Adrián
  5. Malaga
    46' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diego González · On: Alberto López
  6. Espanyol
    59' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Melendo · On: P. Piatti
  7. Malaga
    59' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Lestienne · On: Borja Bastón
  8. Malaga
    67' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Ignasi Miquel
  9. Espanyol
    71' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergi Darder · On: M. Roca
  10. Malaga
    73' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rosales
  11. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol Goal · Penalty
    P. Piatti
  12. Malaga
    80' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Success · On: Bueno
  13. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sergio García · On: José Jurado

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Malaga
Fouls 13 19
Pass Accuracy 85% 73%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 567 281
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 481 204
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Espanyol took a commanding early lead with three goals within the first 30 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Malaga's penalty goal in the 39th minute gave them temporary hope, but Espanyol maintained control and added a fourth goal through a penalty by P. Piatti in the 79th minute.