LaLiga

Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid: Prediction, Lineups & Where to Watch – Aug 18 2025

The La Liga season kicks off for Atletico Madrid as they travel to face Espanyol in what promises to be an exciting opening match. The game is set to take place at the RCDE Stadium in Catalonia and will begin at 1:00 AM IST on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Atletico Madrid, who finished a strong third last season, are looking to get their campaign off to a flying start. Manager Diego Simeone has strengthened his squad significantly over the summer, bringing in new talent to challenge for the league title. The team is determined to close the gap on rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.

On the other side, Espanyol had a tough time last season, just managing to avoid relegation. They will be hoping for a much better performance this year and will look to use their home advantage to cause an early upset.

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Team News

Espanyol will unfortunately be without their new signing, Javi Hernandez, due to an injury. However, their top scorer from last season, Javi Puado, is fit and expected to lead the attack.

For Atletico Madrid, key defender José María Giménez is a major doubt with a muscle problem. Fans might get to see several new faces make their debut, including midfielder Álex Baena and defender Dávid Hancko, as Simeone looks to integrate his new signings quickly.

Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Lineups

Espanyol Predicted Lineup: Garcia, Calero, Romero, Gomez, Hilali, Zarate, Lozano, Puado, Exposito, Roca, Fernandez.

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup: Oblak; Ruggeri, Lenglet, Le Normand, Llorente, Baena, Gallagher, Koke, Simeone, Alvarez, Griezmann.

Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head (H2H) record

Atletico Madrid has had the upper hand in recent encounters.

  • Total Matches: 28
  • Atletico Madrid Wins: 13
  • Espanyol Wins: 6
  • Draws: 9
  • Atletico are unbeaten in their last eight league matches against Espanyol.

Prediction

While Espanyol will put up a tough fight at home, Atletico Madrid’s superior quality and squad depth make them the clear favorites to win this match. Experts are predicting a comfortable victory for the Madrid side to start their season.

Live Streaming/ Where to Watch Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid

Football fans in India can catch all the action live. The match will be available for live streaming on the FANCODE app and website.

Jessica Mol

Jessica Mol is an experienced sports journalist who has been covering a wide range of events, including the Indian Super League, over the past three years. Based in India, she now specializes in football reporting for Footem, offering a global perspective in her coverage.

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