Espanyol - Valencia - 18 December 2024 LaLiga - (1-1)

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Valencia.

Valencia push upfield but Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes quickly pulls them for offside.

Can Valencia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Espanyol's half?

Valencia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes awards the home team a throw-in.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Valencia in their own half.

Espanyol awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Valencia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Espanyol have been awarded a corner by Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Cornella.

Valencia's Dani Gomez breaks free at RCDE Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Ball goes out of play for a Espanyol goal kick.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

The away team have replaced Enzo Barrenechea with Hugo Guillamon. This is the fifth substitution made today by Ruben Baraja.

Ruben Baraja is making the team's fourth substitution at RCDE Stadium with Iker Cordoba replacing Diego Lopez.

Goal kick for Espanyol at RCDE Stadium.

Valencia are caught offside.

Free kick in a good position for Valencia!

Espanyol make their fourth substitution with Alvaro Aguado replacing Brian Olivan.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Valencia in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Cornella.

Valencia to take a throw-in in Espanyol territory.

Throw-in for Valencia at RCDE Stadium.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Corner awarded to Valencia.

Ball safe as Valencia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Espanyol in their own half.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes awards Valencia a goal kick.

Espanyol have a goal kick.

Valencia's Dani Gomez gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Goal kick for Espanyol at RCDE Stadium.

Andre Almeida of Valencia gets in a strike, but is off target.

Free kick Valencia.

Free kick for Espanyol in their own half.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a throw-in for Espanyol, close to Valencia's area.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Espanyol in their own half.

The home team has substituted Justin Smith with Rafael Bauza. Manolo Gonzalez is thus making his third change.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Cornella to check on Justin Smith, who is grimacing with pain.

Throw-in for Valencia close to the penalty box.

Espanyol have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in for Valencia in the half of Espanyol.

Javier Guerra Moreno is replacing Pepelu for Valencia at RCDE Stadium.

Ruben Baraja is making the team's second substitution at RCDE Stadium with Sergi Canos replacing Fran Perez.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes awards the away team a throw-in.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a Espanyol throw-in in Valencia's half.

Espanyol drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Throw-in high up the field for Espanyol in Cornella.

Espanyol have been awarded a corner by Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

Ball safe as Espanyol is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Omar El Hilali (Espanyol) gets a yellow card.

In Cornella a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Ball goes out of play for a Espanyol goal kick.

The home team have replaced Walid Cheddira with Irvin Cardona. This is the second substitution made today by Manolo Gonzalez.

Carlos Romero is replacing Antoniu Roca for Espanyol at RCDE Stadium.

Free kick for Valencia in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Espanyol in Cornella.

Espanyol have a goal kick.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Cornella.

Ruben Baraja (Valencia) is making a first substitution, with Yarek Gasiorowski replacing Cesar Tarrega.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes awards Espanyol a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Valencia.

Valencia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Espanyol goal kick.

In Cornella Valencia attack through Fran Perez. The finish is off target, however.

Goal kick for Valencia at RCDE Stadium.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Espanyol.

Valencia have been awarded a corner by Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Cornella.

Can Valencia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Espanyol's half?

Free kick Valencia.

Espanyol are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Goal! Diego Lopez equalizes to bring the score to 1-1. Enzo Barrenechea instrumental with a fine assist.

Free kick for Espanyol in their own half.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Valencia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Espanyol needs to be cautious. Valencia have an attacking throw-in.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a throw-in for Valencia, close to Espanyol's area.

Valencia have been awarded a corner by Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

In Cornella Valencia drive forward through Dani Gomez. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Goal! Javi Puado heads Espanyol into a 1-0 lead. Great play from Antoniu Roca to set up the goal.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Espanyol in the half of Valencia.

Corner awarded to Valencia.

Valencia to take a throw-in in Espanyol territory.

Javi Puado gets his shot on target but fails to score for Espanyol.

Throw-in for Valencia at RCDE Stadium.

Espanyol have been awarded a corner by Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes awards Valencia a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Espanyol.

Espanyol have a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Valencia.

Diego Lopez (Valencia) gets in a shot – but hits the bar! Ohhhh so close.

Antoniu Roca for Espanyol drives towards goal at RCDE Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Throw-in for Espanyol in their own half.

Valencia's Diego Lopez gets in a shot on goal at RCDE Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Can Valencia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Espanyol's half?

Goal kick for Espanyol at RCDE Stadium.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes awards Espanyol a goal kick.

Throw-in Espanyol.

Espanyol are whistled for offside.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a Espanyol throw-in in Valencia's half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Cornella.

Javi Puado's header is off-target for Espanyol.

Can Espanyol capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Valencia's half?

Throw-in for Espanyol close to the penalty box.

Espanyol have a dangerous throw-in.

Free kick for Espanyol in the half of Valencia.

Valencia have been awarded a corner by Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

Valencia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Espanyol in their own half.

Javi Puado hits the bar! Very nearly a goal there for Espanyol in Cornella.

Espanyol awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Valencia goal kick.

Can Espanyol get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Valencia's half?

Marash Kumbulla returns to the field for Espanyol after picking up a slight injury.

Free kick for Espanyol in their own half.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes waits before resuming play because Marash Kumbulla for Espanyol is still down.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Valencia in their own half.

Espanyol have a goal kick.

Diego Lopez for Valencia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Free kick for Espanyol in their own half.

In Cornella, Espanyol push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Espanyol to take a throw-in in Valencia territory.

Espanyol awarded a free kick in their own half.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a Valencia throw-in in Espanyol's half.

Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes signals a free kick to Espanyol in their own half.

Throw-in for Valencia in the half of Espanyol.

Espanyol advance rapidly upfield but Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes blows for offside.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Espanyol Barcelona have not managed to score in their last 3 matches.

Valencia CF have a losing streak of 3 matches in LaLiga.

Espanyol Barcelona scores 1.32 goals when playing at home and Valencia CF scores 1.08 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in LaLiga.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Espanyol Barcelona and Valencia CF is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Espanyol Barcelona and Valencia CF is 2.8.

Espanyol Barcelona scores 1.4 goals in a match against Valencia CF and Valencia CF scores 1.4 goals against Espanyol Barcelona (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Espanyol Barcelona won 1, Valencia CF won 1, 3 draws.

Espanyol Barcelona has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Valencia CF's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Espanyol Barcelona's.

In LaLiga, Valencia CF has better performance than Espanyol Barcelona.

When Valencia CF is down 1-0 away, they win 8% of their matches.

When Espanyol Barcelona is down 0-1 home, they win 37% of their matches.

When Valencia CF leads 0-1 away, they win in 55% of their matches.

When Espanyol Barcelona leads 1-0 at home, they win in 81% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (2-2)

Espanyol Barcelona wins 14% of halftimes, Valencia CF wins 23%.

Espanyol Barcelona wins 1st half in 14% of their matches, Valencia CF in 23% of their matches.

Espanyol Barcelona have conceded a goal in each of their last 5 matches.

Omar El Hilali has more yellow cards (5) than any other player at Espanyol Barcelona. Pepelu has collected 5 for Valencia CF.

Javi Puado is Espanyol Barcelona's top scorer with 5 goals. Hugo Duro has scored 4 times for Valencia CF.

Valencia CF's away record this season: 0-2-6.

Espanyol Barcelona's home record this season: 4-0-3.

Valencia CF haven't scored in 5 of their 8 away matches in LaLiga this season.

Espanyol Barcelona haven't scored in 3 of their 8 home matches in LaLiga this season.

Did you know that Valencia CF scores 38% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that Espanyol Barcelona scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Espanyol Barcelona's last home win against Valencia CF was in 2018.

During the last 58 meetings, Espanyol Barcelona have won 20 times, there have been 13 draws while Valencia CF have won 25 times. The goal difference is 81-80 in favour of Valencia CF.

During the last 29 meetings with Espanyol Barcelona playing at home, Espanyol Barcelona have won 15 times, there have been 6 draws while Valencia CF have won 8 times. The goal difference is 54-34 in favour of Espanyol Barcelona.

The most common result of matches between Espanyol Barcelona and Valencia CF is 1-2. 10 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Espanyol Barcelona and Valencia CF when Espanyol Barcelona is playing at home is 2-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.