Match report
Espanyol Hold Atletico Madrid to a 3-3 Draw in La Liga Thriller
Espanyol
3–3
FT
Atletico Madrid
May 24, 2023
Espanyol secured a hard-fought 3–3 draw against La Liga giants, Atletico Madrid, showcasing resilience and determination to level the score after trailing by three goals. The match saw several turning points that shifted momentum between the teams.
Key Facts
- • Atletico Madrid took an early lead with a goal from Saúl Ñíguez at minute 21, assisted by M. Hermoso.
- • Antoine Griezmann doubled Atletico's advantage in the 44th minute, scoring his second just two minutes into first-half stoppage time after a VAR confirmation.
- • Yannick Carrasco made it 3-0 for Atletico with a goal at minute 46.
- • C. Montes pulled one back for Espanyol in the 64th minute, assisted by Aleix Vidal.
- • Joselu scored from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit further at minute 76.
- • Vini Souza equalized with a goal in the 79th minute, also assisted by Aleix Vidal.
Lineups
Espanyol
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 13 Fernando Pacheco (G)
- 2 Óscar Gil (D)
- 23 C. Montes (D)
- 5 Fernando Calero (D)
- 4 L. Cabrera (D)
- 14 Brian Oliván (D)
- 7 Javi Puado (M)
- 10 Darder (M)
- 6 Denis Suárez (M)
- 9 Joselu (F)
- 21 Nico Melamed (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Vinicius Souza
- 20 Edu Expósito
- 22 Aleix Vidal
- 3 Adrià Pedrosa
- 17 M. Braithwaite
- 8 K. Bare
- 25 Álvaro Fernández
- 16 José Carlos Lazo
- 30 L. Koleosho
- 24 Sergi Gómez
- 1 Joan García
- 18 R. Pierre-Gabriel
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 I. Grbić (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 20 A. Witsel (D)
- 2 J. Giménez (D)
- 22 Hermoso (D)
- 21 Y. Carrasco (D)
- 5 R. De Paul (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 17 Saúl (M)
- 8 A. Griezmann (F)
- 10 Á. Correa (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Pablo Barrios
- 29 Carlos Martín
- 4 G. Kondogbia
- 3 Reguilón
- 12 M. Doherty
- 32 Alberto Moreno
- 36 Marco Moreno
- 26 Diego Bri
- 31 Antonio Gomis
Timeline
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21' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalSaúl Ñíguez · Assist: M. Hermoso
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44' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Griezmann
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45'+2 Atletico Madrid Var · Goal confirmedA. Griezmann
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46' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: Fernando Calero · On: Vini Souza
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46' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalYannick Carrasco
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55' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: Denis Suárez · On: Exposito
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55' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: Óscar Gil · On: Aleix Vidal
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64' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalC. Montes · Assist: Aleix Vidal
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66' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardAleix Vidal
Argument
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75' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardIvo Grbić
Foul
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76' Espanyol Goal · PenaltyJoselu
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77' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: R. De Paul · On: Pablo Barrios
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78' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Olivan · On: A. Pedrosa
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78' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Puado · On: M. Braithwaite
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78' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Á. Correa · On: C. Martin
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79' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalVini Souza · Assist: Aleix Vidal
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80' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardVini Souza
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88' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: Koke · On: G. Kondogbia
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88' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: Sergio Reguilón
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89' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardC. Martin
Off the ball foul
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90'+4 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardJosé María Giménez
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Espanyol | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 88% |
| Offsides | 4 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 16 |
| Corners | 16 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 435 | 583 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 7 |
| xG | 3.11 | 2.29 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Accurate Passes | 367 | 511 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 11 |
| Saves | 4 | 10 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico Madrid dominated early, scoring three goals before halftime which included Griezmann's brace confirmed after VAR review.
- ▸ Espanyol made a strong comeback in the second half with key goals from C. Montes and Joselu, turning the game around to secure the draw.