Match report

Espanyol Defeats Las Palmas 2-0 in La Liga Thriller

Espanyol
Espanyol
2–0
FT
Las Palmas
Las Palmas
May 24, 2025

Espanyol outclassed visitors Las Palmas to clinch a 2-0 victory in the latest La Liga encounter. Goals from J. Puado and P. Milla were enough for Espanyol, who showcased resilience despite numerous yellow cards. The match was marred by frequent fouls but ended with a strong defensive display from the home team.

Key Facts

  • • Espanyol 2–0 Las Palmas
  • • Goal scorers: J. Puado (65' Penalty), P. Milla (82')
  • • Yellow cards for Espanyol: Exposito (15'), Fernando Calero (42'), J. Puado (66')
  • • Substitutions included Benito Ramírez, Alejo Veliz, and Sergio Viera

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Joan García (G)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (D)
  • 5 Fernando Calero (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 Carlos Romero (D)
  • 19 Urko González (M)
  • 10 Pol Lozano (M)
  • 17 Jofre Carreras (M)
  • 8 Edu Expósito (M)
  • 7 Javi Puado (M)
  • 2 Roberto Fernández (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Pere Milla
  • 9 A. Véliz
  • 20 A. Král
  • 3 Sergi Gómez
  • 18 Álvaro Aguado
  • 15 José Gragera
  • 24 Pablo Ramón
  • 31 Antoniu Roca
  • 42 Roger Hinojo
  • 13 Fernando Pacheco
  • 12 Álvaro Tejero
  • 33 Ángel Fortuño

Las Palmas

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Horkaš (G)
  • 2 Marvin Park (D)
  • 28 Juanma Herzog (D)
  • 15 S. McKenna (D)
  • 3 Mika Mármol (D)
  • 12 E. Loiodice (M)
  • 29 Dário Essugo (M)
  • 14 Manu Fuster (M)
  • 33 Sergio Viera (M)
  • 11 Benito Ramírez (M)
  • 17 Jaime Mata (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 A. Januzaj
  • 34 Diego Martín
  • 36 Arturo Rodríguez
  • 16 O. McBurnie
  • 38 José Carlos González
  • 4 Álex Suárez
  • 41 Sergio Ruiz
  • 26 A. Bassinga
  • 30 Álvaro Killane
  • 23 Álex Muñoz
  • 27 Valentín Pezzolesi
  • 1 J. Cillessen

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    15' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Exposito

    Foul

  2. Las Palmas
    26' Las Palmas Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Park

    Foul

  3. Espanyol
    42' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Fernando Calero

    Foul

  4. Las Palmas
    46' Las Palmas subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Benito Ramírez · On: A. Januzaj
  5. Espanyol
    53' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jofre · On: Alejo Veliz
  6. Espanyol
    60' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Exposito · On: A. Kral
  7. Las Palmas
    61' Las Palmas subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergio Viera · On: Diego Martín
  8. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol Goal · Penalty
    J. Puado
  9. Espanyol
    66' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    J. Puado
  10. Las Palmas
    70' Las Palmas subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dário Essugo · On: Arturo Rodríguez
  11. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: U. Gonzalez · On: Sergi Gómez
  12. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Fernandez Jaen · On: Álvaro Aguado
  13. Las Palmas
    80' Las Palmas subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Mata · On: O. McBurnie
  14. Las Palmas
    80' Las Palmas subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Herzog · On: José Carlos González
  15. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Milla · Assist: J. Puado
  16. Las Palmas
    90'+4 Las Palmas Card · Yellow Card
    A. Januzaj

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Las Palmas
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 376 491
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 1.86 0.49
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 302 417
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Espanyol took the lead in the 65th minute with a penalty goal by J. Puado, putting them on course for victory.
  • ▸ P. Milla's second goal just minutes later in the 82nd minute sealed Espanyol's win and put Las Palmas out of contention.