Match report

Espanyol Defeats Elche 1–0 in La Liga

Espanyol
Espanyol
1–0
FT
Elche
Elche
Oct 25, 2025

Espanyol held off determined challenges from Elche to seal a 1-0 win in their La Liga match, thanks to an early goal by Carlos Romero in the 47th minute. Despite several substitutions and multiple yellow cards, Espanyol maintained composure to secure three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Espanyol 1–0 Elche
  • • Goal by Carlos Romero (47')
  • • Assist provided by Exposito
  • • Espanyol: 5 yellow cards, including C. Riedel and P. Lozano
  • • Elche: 2 yellow cards, including R. Mir and Alvaro Nunez

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 2 R. Sanchez (D)
  • 38 C. Riedel (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 8 Exposito (M)
  • 17 Jofre (M)
  • 18 C. Pickel (M)
  • 11 P. Milla (M)
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 5 F. Calero
  • 23 O. El Hilali
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 4 U. Gonzalez
  • 27 J. Hernandez
  • 14 R. Terrats
  • 24 T. Dolan
  • 19 K. Garcia
  • 16 L. Koleosho
  • 20 A. Roca

Elche

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Pena (G)
  • 15 A. Nunez (D)
  • 22 D. Affengruber (D)
  • 6 P. Bigas (D)
  • 21 L. Petrot (D)
  • 8 M. Aguado (M)
  • 11 G. Valera (M)
  • 16 M. Neto (M)
  • 14 A. Febas (M)
  • 10 R. Mir (M)
  • 9 Andre Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Dituro
  • 45 A. Iturbe
  • 23 V. Chust
  • 39 H. Fort
  • 3 A. Pedrosa
  • 18 J. Donald
  • 17 Josan
  • 30 R. Mendoza
  • 5 F. Redondo Solari
  • 32 A. Boayar
  • 35 A. Houary
  • 20 A. Rodriguez

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    11' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    C. Riedel

    Foul

  2. Elche
    39' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mir

    Foul

  3. Espanyol
    46' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Riedel · On: Fernando Calero
  4. Espanyol
    47' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Romero · Assist: Exposito
  5. Elche
    56' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Petrot · On: A. Pedrosa
  6. Elche
    56' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Neto · On: Rodrigo Mendoza
  7. Espanyol
    64' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    P. Lozano

    Foul

  8. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jofre · On: T. Dolan
  9. Elche
    70' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Valera · On: Josan
  10. Elche
    70' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Aguado · On: A. Rodriguez
  11. Espanyol
    75' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carlos Romero · On: J. Salinas
  12. Espanyol
    75' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Exposito · On: U. Gonzalez
  13. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    P. Milla

    Foul

  14. Elche
    79' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Bigas · On: V. Chust
  15. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Milla · On: Omar El Hilali
  16. Espanyol
    88' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cabrera

    Foul

  17. Elche
    90'+1 Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Alvaro Nunez

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Elche
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 76% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 13
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 266 598
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.93 0.86
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 201 519
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carlos Romero's goal in the 47th minute provided Espanyol with a crucial lead that proved decisive.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams, including Fernando Calero for C. Riedel and several changes on Elche’s side, but no further goals were scored.