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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Spanish La Liga preview, head-to-head & prediction

20 Sep 2026 By SportScore Spanish La Liga

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona meet Atletico Madrid in Spanish La Liga, with kick-off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.

Head-to-head

The two sides have met 45 times. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona have won 13, Atletico Madrid 19, with 13 draws.

DateCompetitionResult
21 Feb 2026Spanish La LigaAtletico Madrid 4–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
17 Aug 2025Spanish La LigaRCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Atletico Madrid
29 Mar 2025Spanish La LigaRCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Atletico Madrid
28 Aug 2024Spanish La LigaAtletico Madrid 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
24 May 2023Spanish La LigaRCD Espanyol de Barcelona 3–3 Atletico Madrid

Recent form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are out of form — L L W D L from their last 5 (W1 D1 L3).

  • L v Elche CF (1–3)
  • L v Rayo Vallecano (1–2)
  • W v CA Osasuna (2–0)
  • D v Sevilla FC (1–1)
  • L v Real Sociedad (1–2)

Atletico Madrid are in good form — W W L L W from their last 5 (W3 D0 L2).

  • W v CA Osasuna (4–0)
  • W v Real Sociedad (3–0)
  • L v Liverpool (1–2)
  • L v Athletic Club (0–3)
  • W v Sevilla FC (3–1)

What to expect

Atletico Madrid arrive in the better shape and carry real momentum, though RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will back themselves at this level. A tight contest looks likely.

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