Match report

Espanyol Secures Narrow Victory Over Sabadell in Segunda División

Espanyol
Espanyol
1–0
FT
Sabadell
Sabadell
Feb 20, 2021

Espanyol held off a spirited Sabadell side to secure a narrow 1-0 victory in their Segunda División clash. The decisive moment came when Raúl de Tomás scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute, assisted by A. Embarba. The win keeps Espanyol's push for promotion alive, as they outlasted Sabadell's efforts to find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Espanyol defeated Sabadell 1-0 in the Segunda División match
  • • Raúl de Tomás scored the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute
  • • A. Embarba provided the assist for the goal
  • • Espanyol made multiple substitutions in the second half to manage the lead
  • • Sabadell struggled to create clear chances despite their efforts
  • • Espanyol's defense held firm, securing a vital three points

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Diego López (G)
  • 4 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 15 David López (D)
  • 3 Adrià Pedrosa (D)
  • 27 Óscar Gil (D)
  • 10 Darder (M)
  • 20 K. Bare (M)
  • 33 Nico Melamed (M)
  • 11 Raúl de Tomás (F)
  • 23 Adri Embarba (M)
  • 9 Javi Puado (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Fran Mérida
  • 18 L. Dimata
  • 19 Vadillo
  • 26 Pol Lozano
  • 29 Jofre Carreras
  • 17 Dídac Vilá
  • 5 Fernando Calero
  • 6 Lluís López
  • 14 Melendo
  • 1 Oier
  • 22 M. Vargas
  • 7 Wu Lei

Sabadell

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Juan Mackay (G)
  • 12 Óscar Rubio (D)
  • 15 Juan Fernández (D)
  • 23 Iker Undabarrena (M)
  • 20 Grego Sierra (D)
  • 2 Stoichkov (F)
  • 16 Xavi Boniquet (M)
  • 3 Iosu Ozkoidi (M)
  • 9 Juan Hernández (F)
  • 19 Gorka Guruzeta (F)
  • 17 Víctor García (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 P. Cornud
  • 8 Adri Cuevas
  • 5 Jaime Sánchez
  • 10 Edgar Hernández
  • 6 Ángel Martínez
  • 13 Diego Fuoli
  • 28 Chadi Riad
  • 21 Aarón Rey
  • 31 Froilán Leal
  • 7 Héber Pena
  • 14 Antonio Romero

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    52' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    Raúl de Tomás · Assist: A. Embarba
  2. Espanyol
    63' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Melamed · On: Fran Mérida
  3. Sabadell
    65' Sabadell subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josu Ozkoidi · On: Pierre Cornud
  4. Sabadell
    65' Sabadell subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Xavi Boniquet · On: Adri Cuevas
  5. Sabadell
    69' Sabadell subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Juan Fernández · On: Jaime Sánchez
  6. Espanyol
    71' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergi Darder · On: L. Dimata
  7. Espanyol
    71' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Embarba · On: Álvaro Vadillo
  8. Espanyol
    76' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Álvaro Vadillo

    Foul

  9. Sabadell
    79' Sabadell subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Juan Hernández · On: Edgar Hernández
  10. Sabadell
    79' Sabadell subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Iker Undabarrena · On: Ángel Martínez
  11. Espanyol
    82' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Raúl de Tomás

    Argument

  12. Espanyol
    85' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pedrosa

    Foul

  13. Espanyol
    90'+1 Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Raúl de Tomás · On: P. Lozano
  14. Espanyol
    90' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Fran Mérida

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Sabadell
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 356 429
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 294 359
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Raúl de Tomás' goal in the 52nd minute gave Espanyol a crucial lead, shifting the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Sabadell's multiple substitutions in the second half, starting from the 65th minute, showed their determination to find an equalizer but Espanyol's defensive solidity thwarted their efforts