Match report

Espanyol Secures Victory Against Oviedo in La Liga

Oviedo
Oviedo
0–2
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
Oct 17, 2025

Espanyol emerged victorious against Oviedo in the latest round of La Liga. Despite early challenges that saw multiple substitutions on both sides, Espanyol managed to secure two crucial goals late in the match, demonstrating their resilience and tactical superiority.

Key Facts

  • • Espanyol defeated Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga.
  • • K. Garcia scored the first goal for Espanyol at minute 70.
  • • P. Milla added a second goal for Espanyol at minute 82, assisted by Omar El Hilali.
  • • Oviedo had two yellow cards and several substitutions, but failed to capitalize on their opportunities.

Lineups

Oviedo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Escandell (G)
  • 22 N. Vidal (D)
  • 2 E. Bailly (D)
  • 16 D. Carmo (D)
  • 3 R. Alhassane (D)
  • 20 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 11 S. Colombatto (M)
  • 10 H. Hassan (M)
  • 21 L. Ilic (M)
  • 7 I. Chaira (M)
  • 23 S. Rondon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 H. Moldovan
  • 4 D. Costas
  • 5 A. Reina
  • 6 K. Sibo
  • 9 F. Vinas
  • 12 D. Calvo
  • 14 O. Ejaria
  • 17 B. Domingues
  • 18 J. Brekalo
  • 19 A. Fores
  • 24 L. Ahijado
  • 25 J. Lopez

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 2 R. Sanchez (D)
  • 38 C. Riedel (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 24 T. Dolan (M)
  • 8 Exposito (M)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 11 P. Milla (M)
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)
  • 19 K. Garcia (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 4 U. Gonzalez
  • 5 F. Calero
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 14 R. Terrats
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 16 L. Koleosho
  • 17 Jofre
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 20 A. Roca
  • 23 O. El Hilali
  • 27 J. Hernandez

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    27' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    P. Milla

    Foul

  2. Oviedo
    39' Oviedo Card · Yellow Card
    S. Colombatto

    Foul

  3. Oviedo
    46' Oviedo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ilic · On: Alberto Reina
  4. Oviedo
    59' Oviedo Card · Yellow Card
    Alberto Reina

    Foul

  5. Oviedo
    65' Oviedo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Rondon · On: F. Vinas
  6. Oviedo
    65' Oviedo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Hassan · On: J. Brekalo
  7. Espanyol
    70' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Garcia
  8. Espanyol
    73' Espanyol Var · Goal confirmed
    K. Garcia
  9. Espanyol
    74' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Garcia · On: C. Pickel
  10. Espanyol
    74' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Dolan · On: A. Roca
  11. Espanyol
    80' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rubén Sánchez · On: Omar El Hilali
  12. Oviedo
    80' Oviedo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Chaira · On: A. Fores
  13. Espanyol
    80' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Exposito · On: U. Gonzalez
  14. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Milla · Assist: Omar El Hilali
  15. Espanyol
    87' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Milla · On: J. Salinas

Match Stats

Stat Oviedo Espanyol
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 19
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 528 321
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 4 10
xG 0.77 3.74
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 467 263
Shots Inside Box 7 15
Saves 8 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The first goal by K. Garcia for Espanyol at minute 70 was confirmed after a VAR review, significantly shifting the momentum in favor of Espanyol.
  • ▸ P. Milla's second goal at minute 82 sealed the victory for Espanyol and effectively ended Oviedo’s hopes of a comeback.