Spain - LaLiga
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Bradley Gibbs in LaLiga Picks
It's not only the opening weekend of the EPL, oh no. There's also the small matter of the first round of games in the Spanish top flight, best known as LaLiga. On Sunday, Espanyol will begin the 2025/26 season with a home game against Atletico Madrid. On paper, this looks like a tough task for Manolo Gonzalez's men, but they've delivered some encouraging performances during a pleasing and productive pre-season game, while they also held their own at home in this fixture last season, so don't be surprised if they get competitive here.
Of course, Diego Simeone's men will be looking to make a winning start to the season, and they may do that, but we shouldn't forget that they were involved in the FIFA Club World Cup during the summer and have thus had less time to rest and prepare ahead of the new campaign.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
3
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Espanyol and Atletico Madrid Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 2, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 19, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 24, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 24, 2025 - LaLiga
May 15, 2025 - LaLiga
May 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 18, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 2, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 19, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 18, 2025 - LaLiga
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 3, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 23, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 19, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 15, 2025 - Club World Cup
May 25, 2025 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2025 - Club World Cup
May 18, 2025 - LaLiga
May 10, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 24, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 14, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 2, 2025 - Copa del Rey
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 3, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 19, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 15, 2025 - Club World Cup
May 25, 2025 - LaLiga
May 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Espanyol against Atletico Madrid : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
67 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 28, 2024 - LaLiga
May 24, 2023 - LaLiga
Nov 6, 2022 - LaLiga
Apr 17, 2022 - LaLiga
Sep 12, 2021 - LaLiga
Espanyol - Atletico Madrid Key Points
- When the team met at this venue last time out, both teams to scored.
- When the pair met at this venue in late 2023, both teams also scored.
- Both teams have scored in each of the last four renewals of this fixture at RCDE Stadium.
- In only one of the last eight renewals of this fixture have both teams not scored.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Our Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Facing Atletico first time out is far from easy, and I won't try to pretend that the hosts don't have their work cut out here, because they certainly do. However, the Espanyol boys have shown some encouraging pre-season form, holding their own against top teams like Newcastle, beating decent sides such as Union Berlin and Wolfsburg. They may struggle to contain the visitors, who have the tools to hurt anyone, but they can definitely get involved offensively, much as they did when hosting Atletico last season. Our Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Pick: Both Teams to Score.
Get your MLS Season Pass subcription thanks to your Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid wager!
Don't miss a match this MLS season thanks to this special offer from DraftKings! New and qualified returning users can score free access to MLS Season Pass with a $5 bet on any soccer match on DraftKings. Now is a great chance to take advantage with a bet on Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid!
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
