Match report
Espanyol Draws 3-3 with Almeria in La Liga Thriller
Espanyol
3–3
FT
Almeria
Jun 4, 2023
Espanyol and Almeria delivered an enthralling performance, resulting in a nail-biting 3-3 draw at the RCDE Stadium. Espanyol led twice but couldn't hold onto their lead as Almeria fought back each time to secure a share of the points.
Key Facts
- • Espanyol 3–3 Almeria (La Liga, June 4th)
- • Goals for Espanyol: J. Puado (13'), R. Pierre-Gabriel (49'), L. Koleosho (73')
- • Goals for Almeria: E. Touré (10'), A. Embarba (58', 87' pen)
- • Substitutions: Simo off, Fernando Calero on (Espanyol), César de la Hoz off, Lazaro on (Almeria)
Lineups
Espanyol
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Joan García (G)
- 18 R. Pierre-Gabriel (D)
- 23 C. Montes (D)
- 5 Fernando Calero (D)
- 14 Brian Oliván (D)
- 20 Edu Expósito (M)
- 10 Darder (M)
- 7 Javi Puado (M)
- 21 Nico Melamed (M)
- 6 Denis Suárez (M)
- 17 M. Braithwaite (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Simo
- 8 K. Bare
- 2 Óscar Gil
- 30 L. Koleosho
- 12 Vinicius Souza
- 22 Aleix Vidal
- 15 José Gragera
- 16 José Carlos Lazo
- 13 Fernando Pacheco
- 9 Joselu
- 27 Rubén Sánchez
- 25 Álvaro Fernández
Almeria
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Fernando Martínez (G)
- 17 Alejandro Pozo (D)
- 19 Rodrigo Ely (D)
- 22 S. Babić (D)
- 20 Álex Centelles (D)
- 5 L. Robertone (M)
- 23 Samú Costa (M)
- 3 Melero (M)
- 14 Lázaro (F)
- 9 E. Touré (F)
- 10 Adri Embarba (F)
Substitutes
- 6 César de la Hoz
- 8 Portillo
- 11 Dyego Sousa
- 15 Sergio Akieme
- 7 L. Ramazani
- 1 Diego Mariño
- 29 Marcos Peña
- 24 H. Mendes
- 4 Íñigo Eguaras
- 27 Marciano Tchami
- 25 Diego Fuoli
- 18 Arnau Puigmal
Timeline
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?' Almeria Card · Yellow CardG. Melero
Time wasting
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10' Almeria Goal · Normal GoalE. Touré · Assist: A. Centelles
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13' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalJ. Puado · Assist: Sergi Darder
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30' Almeria Card · Yellow CardAlejandro Pozo
Simulation
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41' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardC. Montes
Foul
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45' Almeria Card · Yellow CardSamu Costa
Foul
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46' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: Fernando Calero · On: Simo
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49' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalR. Pierre-Gabriel · Assist: B. Olivan
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58' Almeria Goal · Normal GoalA. Embarba · Assist: Samu Costa
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60' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: Exposito · On: K. Bare
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63' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Pierre-Gabriel · On: Óscar Gil
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64' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4Off: Sergi Darder · On: L. Koleosho
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64' Almeria subst · Substitution 1Off: Lazaro · On: César de la Hoz
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64' Almeria subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Melero · On: F. Portillo
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73' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalL. Koleosho · Assist: K. Bare
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75' Almeria subst · Substitution 3Off: Samu Costa · On: Dyego Sousa
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75' Almeria subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Centelles · On: Sergio Akieme
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78' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Melamed · On: Vini Souza
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83' Almeria subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Touré · On: L. Ramazani
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84' Almeria Var · Penalty confirmedL. Ramazani
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87' Almeria Card · Yellow CardL. Ramazani
Argument
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87' Almeria Goal · PenaltyA. Embarba
Match Stats
| Stat | Espanyol | Almeria |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 76% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 458 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 0.59 | 1.79 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 395 | 201 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Puado's goal at 13' equalized the match after Espanyol fell behind early to E. Touré's opening strike for Almeria.
- ▸ L. Koleosho's late goal in the 73' put Espanyol ahead, but A. Embarba scored from a penalty in the 87', securing the draw.