Key Takeaways:
- Espanyol secured a 3:2 victory against Mallorca last night despite playing the second half with ten men
- Both Espanyol and Barcelona now have 10 points in La Liga, while Real Madrid leads with 12
- Vedat Muriqi scored twice for Mallorca, but Kike García’s late penalty clinched the win for Espanyol
Espanyol Overcomes Adversity to Claim Vital Win
Espanyol continued their strong start to the La Liga campaign by battling past Mallorca 3:2, despite being reduced to ten men for the entire second half. This dramatic victory saw the Catalan club draw level in the standings with city rivals Barcelona, each sitting on 10 points. Real Madrid maintains the top spot with a perfect 12 points.
SÍIIIIIIIIIII, SÍ, SÍ, SÍ!
Ens ho mereixem! Mereixem ser feliços!
T'ESTIMO, ESPANYOL
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— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) September 15, 2025
First Half: Early Domination and Late Drama
The hosts took control early in the match, opening the scoring in the 20th minute through Pere Milla, who capitalised on an excellent pass from left-back Carlos Romero. Espanyol doubled their advantage after 35 minutes when Tyrhys Dolan delivered a precise cross for Roberto Fernández, who finished past Leo Román to make it 2:0.
However, the momentum shifted late in the half. Mallorca narrowed the gap as Vedat Muriqi converted a penalty. Soon after, Espanyol’s goalscorer Milla received a red card for dissent, leaving the home side a man down for the remainder of the match.
Second Half: Mallorca’s Fightback and Decisive Penalty
Barcelona capitalised on their numerical superiority in the second half, with Muriqi showcasing his aerial prowess by heading home an equaliser in the 65th minute and levelling the match at 2:2. Sensing an opportunity for a turnaround, Mallorca pressed further in attack.
Despite mounting pressure from the visitors, Espanyol reclaimed the lead in the 80th minute when Antonio Raíllo conceded a penalty. Substitute Kike García converted from the spot, ensuring all three points remained in Barcelona.
| Team | Goals | Scorers | Key Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol | 3 | Pere Milla (20′), Roberto Fernández (35′), Kike García (80′ pen.) | Red card: Pere Milla Penalty awarded (80′) |
| Mallorca | 2 | Vedat Muriqi (pen. 45′), Vedat Muriqi (65′) | Penalty scored (45′) Penalty conceded (80′) |
Looking Ahead: Next Fixtures
In the upcoming round, Espanyol will travel to face leaders Real Madrid, while Mallorca are set to host Atlético Madrid.
