Match report

Espanyol Defeats Villarreal II 2-1 in Segunda División

Espanyol
Espanyol
2–1
FT
Villarreal II
Villarreal II
Jan 20, 2024

Espanyol emerged victorious in their Segunda División clash against Villarreal II on Saturday evening, securing a 2-1 win with crucial contributions from M. Braithwaite who scored both goals. The home team started strong and maintained control despite Villarreal II's efforts to level the score late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Espanyol 2-1 Villarreal II (Segunda División match)
  • • M. Braithwaite scored both goals for Espanyol, including a penalty at minute 32
  • • A. Fores found the net for Villarreal II in the 38th minute
  • • Fernando Calero received a yellow card for Espanyol
  • • J. Pascual was substituted out after receiving a yellow card

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Fernando Pacheco (G)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (D)
  • 3 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 5 Fernando Calero (D)
  • 14 Brian Oliván (D)
  • 7 Javi Puado (M)
  • 18 Álvaro Aguado (M)
  • 10 Pol Lozano (M)
  • 20 Edu Expósito (M)
  • 22 M. Braithwaite (F)
  • 11 Pere Milla (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Óscar Gil
  • 19 Salvi Sánchez
  • 8 K. Bare
  • 9 K. Baldé
  • 15 José Gragera
  • 17 Jofre Carreras
  • 1 Joan García
  • 4 Víctor Ruiz
  • 33 Ángel Fortuño
  • 6 L. Cabrera
  • 34 O. Sadik

Villarreal II

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Miguel Ángel Morro (G)
  • 16 Lanchi (D)
  • 29 Espigares (D)
  • 19 Pablo Íñiguez (D)
  • 3 Dani Tasende (D)
  • 21 Rodri Alonso (M)
  • 6 Alberto del Moral (M)
  • 8 Carlo Adriano (M)
  • 10 Javi Ontiveros (M)
  • 11 Jorge Pascual (F)
  • 9 Álex Forés (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Diego Collado
  • 24 A. Ferrari
  • 27 Reque
  • 14 Aitor Gelardo
  • 15 Marcos Sánchez
  • 35 Rubén Gómez
  • 5 Abraham del Moral
  • 22 T. Geralnik

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    17' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Braithwaite · Assist: Omar El Hilali
  2. Espanyol
    32' Espanyol Goal · Penalty
    M. Braithwaite
  3. Villarreal II
    38' Villarreal II Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fores · Assist: J. Ontiveros
  4. Villarreal II
    45'+1 Villarreal II Card · Yellow Card
    J. Pascual

    Foul

  5. Espanyol
    55' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Fernando Calero

    Foul

  6. Villarreal II
    55' Villarreal II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Pascual · On: D. Collado
  7. Espanyol
    64' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Omar El Hilali · On: Óscar Gil
  8. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Exposito · On: Salvi Sánchez
  9. Villarreal II
    73' Villarreal II Card · Yellow Card
    Lanchi

    Foul

  10. Espanyol
    73' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Álvaro Aguado · On: K. Bare
  11. Espanyol
    73' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Milla · On: K. Balde
  12. Villarreal II
    82' Villarreal II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrigo Alonso · On: A. Ferrari
  13. Villarreal II
    82' Villarreal II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carlo Adriano · On: D. Requena
  14. Espanyol
    86' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Lozano · On: J. Gragera
  15. Villarreal II
    90'+1 Villarreal II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. del Moral · On: Aitor Gelardo
  16. Villarreal II
    90'+1 Villarreal II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lanchi · On: Marcos Sánchez

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Villarreal II
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 496 403
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 429 340
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Espanyol took the lead through M. Braithwaite's goal in the 17th minute, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Villarreal II managed to reduce the deficit with A. Fores' goal at 38 minutes, but Espanyol extended their advantage through a penalty kick by M. Braithwaite shortly after.