Match report

Espanyol and Valencia Draw 2–2 in Thrilling La Liga Clash

Espanyol
Espanyol
2–2
FT
Valencia
Valencia
Sep 23, 2025

Espanyol and Valencia delivered an enthralling display at the RCDE Stadium, with each team scoring twice to secure a well-deserved point. A. Danjuma opened the scoring for Valencia before Espanyol's Luis Cabrera equalized from Exposito's assist. H. Duro put Valencia ahead again but J. Puado ensured a draw in stoppage time, leaving both teams satisfied with their performances.

Key Facts

  • • Espanyol 2–2 Valencia
  • • A. Danjuma scored the first goal for Valencia at minute 15.
  • • Luis Cabrera equalized for Espanyol in the 59th minute.
  • • Hector Duro put Valencia back ahead with a goal at minute 62.
  • • Jorge Puado netted the equalizer for Espanyol in stoppage time.

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (D)
  • 38 C. Riedel (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 8 Exposito (M)
  • 24 T. Dolan (M)
  • 18 C. Pickel (M)
  • 7 J. Puado (M)
  • 19 K. Garcia (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 2 R. Sanchez
  • 4 U. Gonzalez
  • 5 F. Calero
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 14 R. Terrats
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 16 L. Koleosho
  • 17 Jofre
  • 20 A. Roca
  • 27 J. Hernandez

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Agirrezabala (G)
  • 20 D. Foulquier (D)
  • 5 C. Tarrega (D)
  • 4 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 14 J. Gaya (D)
  • 11 L. Rioja (M)
  • 22 B. Santamaria (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 16 D. Lopez (M)
  • 7 A. Danjuma (F)
  • 9 H. Duro (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski
  • 3 J. Copete
  • 24 E. Comert
  • 12 T. Correia
  • 21 J. Vazquez
  • 15 L. Beltran
  • 8 J. Guerra
  • 10 A. Almeida
  • 23 F. Ugrinic
  • 27 D. Otorbi
  • 19 D. Raba
  • 17 L. Ramazani

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    15' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Danjuma · Assist: L. Rioja
  2. Valencia
    38' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Diakhaby

    Argument

  3. Valencia
    43' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lopez

    Foul

  4. Valencia
    54' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    Baptiste Santamaria

    Persistent fouling

  5. Espanyol
    57' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Pickel · On: R. Fernandez Jaen
  6. Espanyol
    59' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cabrera · Assist: Exposito
  7. Valencia
    60' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Lopez · On: L. Beltran
  8. Valencia
    60' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pepelu · On: F. Ugrinic
  9. Valencia
    62' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Duro · Assist: F. Ugrinic
  10. Espanyol
    68' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Omar El Hilali · On: Rubén Sánchez
  11. Espanyol
    68' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Lozano · On: U. Gonzalez
  12. Valencia
    71' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Danjuma · On: T. Correia
  13. Valencia
    76' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: José Luis Gayà · On: Jesús Vázquez
  14. Valencia
    76' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Rioja · On: Javier Guerra
  15. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Carlos Romero · On: J. Salinas
  16. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Dolan · On: A. Roca
  17. Valencia
    90'+4 Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    Julen Agirrezabala

    Time wasting

  18. Espanyol
    90' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Puado · Assist: R. Fernandez Jaen

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Valencia
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 76%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 5
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 440 369
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 10 2
xG 2.57 0.74
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 356 281
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Espanyol's Luis Cabrera leveled the match with a powerful strike from Exposito’s assist, shifting momentum back to his team at 59 minutes.
  • ▸ Valencia regained the lead through Hector Duro's goal just three minutes later, but Espanyol showed resilience and determination in securing an equalizer.