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| Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol | |
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| Match: | Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol |
| Tournament: | Spanish LALIGA |
| Match Time: | 1:30 AM |
| Stadium: | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain |
Preview: Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol
Atlético Madrid hosts Espanyol at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on February 21, 2026, in a pivotal Matchday 25 La Liga clash where Diego Simeone’s side is desperately looking to halt a poor run of form. Currently sitting fourth in the table, Atletico comes into this game having lost their last two league matches against Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano, alongside a high-scoring 3-3 Champions League draw against Club Brugge. Simeone’s men have been dominant at home, winning 10 of their 12 matches on their own turf, yet their recent defensive lapses—conceding 17 goals in their last ten games—have created significant pressure in the fight to secure Champions League football for next season. Key striker Alexander Sørloth and recent Champions League scorer Julián Álvarez will be expected to lead the attack against a side they lost to earlier in the season.
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Espanyol, despite their own recent slump, have proved to be stubborn opponents this season, currently holding sixth place in the table and fighting to stay in the European qualification spots. However, Manolo González's squad has struggled lately, failing to win in their last seven league games, including a recent 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo. While they secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico at the RCDE Stadium in August 2025, their away form has been weak, and they have not won at the Metropolitano since 2018. Espanyol will rely on the attacking spark of Roberto Fernández and Tyrhys Dolan to exploit a seemingly vulnerable Atletico defense, hoping to capitalize on potential fatigue from the home side's intense midweek European schedule.
Atlético Madrid Possible XI
Atlético Madrid LineUp(4-4-2): Jan Oblak; Nahuel Molina, José Giménez, Robin Le Normand, Matteo Ruggeri; Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Johnny Cardoso, Álex Baena; Thiago Almada, Alexander Sørloth.
Espanyol Possible XI
Espanyol LineUpEspanyol (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic; Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero; Pol Lozano, Edu Expósito; Cyril Ngonge, Charles Pickel, Pere Milla; Roberto Fernández.
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