Match report
Espanyol Defeats Athletic Club 2-1 in La Liga
Athletic Club
1–2
FT
Espanyol
Dec 22, 2025
Espanyol stunned Athletic Club with a last-minute comeback, securing their second goal late to claim the win. The match saw early yellow cards for Athletic Club's I. Ruiz de Galarreta and Nico Williams in quick succession, setting the tone for a tense encounter.
Key Facts
- • Athletic Club led through A. Berenguer (38')
- • Carlos Romero equalized for Espanyol (44')
- • P. Milla's goal from T. Dolan's assist sealed the victory for Espanyol (52')
- • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards throughout, including late yellows to A. Rego (80'), C. Riedel (86')
Lineups
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 U. Simon (G)
- 2 A. Gorosabel (D)
- 15 I. Lekue (D)
- 4 A. Paredes (D)
- 19 A. Boiro (D)
- 16 I. Ruiz de Galarreta (M)
- 18 M. Jauregizar (M)
- 7 A. Berenguer (M)
- 8 O. Sancet (M)
- 10 N. Williams (M)
- 9 I. Williams (F)
Substitutes
- 27 A. Padilla
- 6 M. Vesga
- 11 G. Guruzeta
- 12 J. Areso
- 20 U. Gomez
- 22 N. Serrano
- 23 R. Navarro
- 25 Izeta
- 30 A. Rego
- 44 S. Sanchez
- 47 I. Monreal
Espanyol
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
- 23 O. El Hilali (D)
- 5 F. Calero (D)
- 6 L. Cabrera (D)
- 22 C. Romero (D)
- 4 U. Gonzalez (M)
- 10 P. Lozano (M)
- 24 T. Dolan (M)
- 8 Exposito (M)
- 11 P. Milla (M)
- 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Fortuno
- 30 P. Tristan
- 2 R. Sanchez
- 12 J. Salinas
- 15 M. Rubio
- 16 L. Koleosho
- 17 Jofre
- 19 K. Garcia
- 20 A. Roca
- 27 J. Hernandez
- 38 C. Riedel
- 28 F. Gomez
Timeline
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28' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardI. Ruiz de Galarreta
Foul
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33' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardNico Williams
Foul
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38' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalA. Berenguer
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44' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalCarlos Romero
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45'+1 Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardAndoni Gorosabel
Foul
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52' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalP. Milla · Assist: T. Dolan
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57' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Milla · On: Jofre
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57' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: A. Rego
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72' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Lozano · On: K. Garcia
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76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: Andoni Gorosabel · On: J. Areso
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76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Boiro · On: U. Gomez
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77' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardU. Gonzalez
Foul
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79' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Williams · On: R. Navarro
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80' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardA. Rego
Foul
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83' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Dolan · On: J. Salinas
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83' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4Off: Carlos Romero · On: C. Riedel
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84' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5Off: Exposito · On: Rubén Sánchez
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86' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardC. Riedel
Foul
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90'+5 Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardÍñigo Lekue
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Athletic Club | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 70% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 527 | 280 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 1.59 | 0.90 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 443 | 197 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Berenguer's early goal for Athletic Club provided them a lead but was short-lived as Carlos Romero leveled the score shortly after.
- ▸ P. Milla's decisive second goal for Espanyol, assisted by T. Dolan, turned the momentum in favor of Espanyol who never looked back.