In a crucial La Liga encounter, Espanyol Barcelona emerged victorious against Sevilla at the RCDE Stadium. This match marked the conclusion of the 13th matchday in the league. Following two consecutive defeats, Espanyol aimed to reclaim their momentum.
Match Highlights
Despite being dominated for much of the game, Espanyol opened the scoring early in the second half. Pere Milla struck a well-placed header in the 48th minute, putting the home team ahead 1-0.
Later, in the 84th minute, Roberto Fernández extended the lead to 2-0. However, Sevilla’s Marcao managed to reduce the deficit just two minutes later, scoring in the 86th minute to make it 2-1.
Current Standings
This victory marked Espanyol’s sixth win out of 13 matches, solidifying their position in sixth place in La Liga. They share the same number of points as Real Betis, who currently sits in fifth place.
- Espanyol Barcelona: 6th in La Liga
- Points: Equal to Real Betis
- Sevilla: 11th in La Liga after the defeat
With this performance, Espanyol is looking to build on their success, while Sevilla hopes to bounce back after previously winning against Osasuna. The dynamics of the league continue to shift as teams battle for better standings.
