Goals & Highlights: Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao

La Liga

La Liga

02:15 PMApril 08, 2023
Regular Season – 28
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1 – 2
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HT: (0 – 1)
📍 RCDE Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat)👤 Referee: José Munuera

How did Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao perform?

Home Voted: 0
Away Voted: 0
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
World Class25%
Solid0%
Bang Average25%
Lucky0%
Shocking50%
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Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao Match Stats

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BALL POSSESSION
49%51%
ATTACK
9
Total shots
12
2
Shots on target
7
6
Shots off target
3
1
Blocked shots
2
5
Shots inside box
11
4
Shots outside box
1
8
Corner kicks
7
4
Offsides
2
PASSING
440
Total passes
470
358 (81%)
Accurate passes
387 (82%)
DISCIPLINE
14
Fouls
18
6
Yellow cards
4
1
Red cards
0
5
Goalkeeper saves
1

Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao Lineups

Espanyol

4-2-3-1
13G
Fernando Pacheco
7.2
27D
Ruben Sanchez Saez 🔺46′
6.3
23D
César Montes
6.7
4D
Leandro Cabrera
6.9
2D
Óscar Gil 59′ 🔺76′
6.7
20M
Edu Expósito 🔺57′
7.3
15M
José Gragera 53′ 🔺83′
6.9
7M
Javi Puado 🔺83′
6.3
10M
Sergi Darder C 90′
7.3
17M
Martin Braithwaite 21′
6.3
9F
Joselu
6.7
Substitutes
1G
Joan García
25G
Álvaro Fernández
5D
Fernando Calero 🔻76′
6.5
18D
Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel
22D
Aleix Vidal 🔻46′
6.3
21M
Nicolás Melamed 🔻57′
6.6
16M
José Carlos Lazo
8M
Keidi Bare
12M
Vinícius Souza 🔻83′
6.3
6M
Denis Suárez 🔻83′
6.7
19F
Dani Gómez
Coach of Espanyol
👔 Diego Martínez

Athletic Bilbao

4-2-3-1
1G
Unai Simón 90+4′
5.9
18D
Óscar de Marcos C 21′ 🔺89′
6.2
3D
Daniel Vivian
6.2
4D
Iñigo Martínez 🔺79′
6.9
17D
Yuri Berchiche
7.2
14M
Dani García 30′ 🔺79′
7
6M
Mikel Vesga
6.7
9M
Iñaki Williams 22′
7.2
8M
Oihan Sancet 44′ 🔺69′
6.5
7M
Álex Berenguer 🔺69′
7.3
12F
Gorka Guruzeta
6.6
Substitutes
13G
Julen Agirrezabala
31D
Aitor Paredes 🔻89′
21D
Ander Capa
24D
Mikel Balenziaga
5D
Yeray Álvarez 🔻79′
6.3
23M
Ander Herrera 🔻79′
6.9
10F
Iker Muniain 🔻69′
6.3
19M
Oier Zarraga
22M
Raúl García
16M
Unai Vencedor
11F
Nico Williams 🔻69′
7.9
29F
Malcom Ares
Coach of Athletic Bilbao
👔 Ernesto Valverde

La Liga Standings

PosTeamMPWDL+/-GDPts
1
Barcelona
19 16 1 2 53-20 33 49
2
Real Madrid
19 14 3 2 41-17 24 45
3
Villarreal
17 12 2 3 34-16 18 38
4
Atl. Madrid
19 11 5 3 34-17 17 38
5
Espanyol
18 10 3 5 22-19 3 33
6
Betis
18 7 7 4 30-24 6 28
7
Celta Vigo
18 6 8 4 24-20 4 26
8
Ath Bilbao
19 7 3 9 17-25 -8 24
9
Elche
18 5 7 6 24-23 1 22
10
Getafe
18 6 3 9 14-23 -9 21
11
Sevilla
18 6 2 10 24-29 -5 20
12
Osasuna
18 5 4 9 18-21 -3 19
13
Alaves
18 5 4 9 15-21 -6 19
14
Rayo Vallecano
18 4 7 7 14-21 -7 19
15
Real Sociedad
18 4 6 8 22-26 -4 18
16
Mallorca
18 4 6 8 20-26 -6 18
17
Girona
18 4 6 8 17-34 -17 18
18
Valencia
18 3 7 8 17-30 -13 16
19
Levante
17 3 4 10 20-29 -9 13
20
Oviedo
18 2 6 10 8-27 -19 12

Qualification/Relegation

Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation – LaLiga2

Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-04-08

It was a clash of titans at RCDE Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat) when Espanyol locked horns with Athletic Bilbao. The La Liga fixture on April 08, 2023 had all the makings of a classic showdown.

Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.

Standings at Stake

For Espanyol, sitting at 5th with 33 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 10W-3D-5L reflects the challenges they have faced.

Athletic Bilbao, currently at 8th with 24 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 7W-3D-9L record away from home.

Showdown History

Historically, these games are close. In 5 meetings, Espanyol has won 2 times, while Athletic Bilbao has 2 wins. 1 games ended in a stalemate.

High intensity is the norm here: 4 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 3 games.

Form Before The Showdown

Relive The Showdown

Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.


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