Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The last meeting between these sides ended in a draw.

Espanyol are all set to square it off against Atlético Madrid in what is going to be the match week 1 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. It is going to be an intense fixture and is scheduled to take place at the RCDE Stadium.

Espanyol will be at home and will also be keen on using it to their advantage. The upcoming game of the Spanish league is not going to be an easy fixture for them. However, they are coming in after having a decent pre-season as well.

Espanyol were held to a draw in their previous game against Newcastle United.

Atletico Madrid have played a couple of pre-season games and are coming in after taking down the Magpies in their last fixture. It was a good performance by the Diego Simeone-led side. Atleti are now ready for their opening LaLiga game of 2025-26, and they will be aiming to win the league title this year.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: RCDE Stadium
• Date: Monday, August 18
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Sunday, August 17; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 03:30 p.m. ET/ 12:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer
• VAR: In use

Form:

Espanyol: L-W-W-W-D

Atlético Madrid: L-W

Players to Watch

Roberto Fernandez (Espanyol)

Roberto Fernandez is going to play an important role in the attacking front. Even though the 23-year-old failed to score a goal in the last fixture, he was able to bag an important assist, which helped his side secure a draw. He will be looking to step up as they take on Atleti next.

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine striker is all set to lead Atletico Madrid in the attacking front. Julian Alvarez came up with some top performances last season, where he helped them secure multiple wins. He scored one of the goals for his side in their 2-0 win against Newcastle United.

Match Facts

• All of the last four matches between these sides have ended in a draw.
• Atletico Madrid have won one of their last five games against Espanyol.
• Espanyol are on a four-match unbeaten run.

Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win @3/5 Betway
• Julian Alvarez to score @4/1 Sky Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

Espanyol have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Jose Gimenez is injured and will not be in action for Atletico Madrid.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 43

Espanyol won: 12

Atlético Madrid won: 18

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineups

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Dmitrovic (GK); El Hilali, Rubio, Cabrera, Romero; Lozano, Exposito; Sanchez, Roca, Puado; Fernandez

Atlético Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Gallagher, Cardoso; Simeone, Griezmann, Almada; Álvarez

Match Prediction

Both clubs will be looking to prevail in their opening league game of the new season. Atletico Madrid are likely to come out on top to defeat Espanyol in their upcoming LaLiga fixture.

Prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Atletico Madrid

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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