Atletico Madrid defeated Espanyol 4–2 in an action-packed La Liga clash, with Alexander Sørloth scoring twice and strong second-half goals sealing an impressive home victory.
Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Match Highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | La Liga – Round 25 |
| Match | Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol |
| Date | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Kick-off | 03:00 |
| Half-Time | 1 – 1 |
| Full-Time | 4 – 2 |
Fast Start and Quick Response
Espanyol stunned the home crowd early when J. Carreras struck in the 6th minute, giving the visitors a surprise advantage. Atlético, however, responded with intensity and composure.
Alexander Sørloth leveled the score in the 21st minute, finishing clinically to restore parity. Both sides pushed forward, but the first half ended 1–1, setting up an intriguing second period.
Atlético Take Control
The hosts emerged from the break with renewed energy. Just four minutes into the second half, Giuliano Simeone put Atlético ahead with a well-taken goal. Momentum firmly shifted in favor of Diego Simeone’s side as they began to dominate possession and create consistent chances.

Ademola Lookman extended the lead in the 58th minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses to make it 3–1. Sørloth then grabbed his second of the night in the 72nd minute, effectively sealing the contest at 4–1.
Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol Match Score
| Minute | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 6′ | J. Carrera | Espanyol |
| 21′ | A. Sørloth | Atletico Madrid |
| 49′ | G. Simeone | Atletico Madrid |
| 58′ | A. Lookman | Atletico Madrid |
| 72′ | A. Sørloth | Atletico Madrid |
| 80′ | E. Expósito | Espanyol |
Late Consolation
Espanyol refused to give up and managed to reduce the deficit in the 80th minute through E. Expósito. Despite the late goal, Atlético remained in control and comfortably saw out the final minutes.
Atlético Madrid’s attacking efficiency proved decisive, with Sørloth’s brace and strong second-half performance overwhelming Espanyol. The victory strengthens Atlético’s position in the league standings, while Espanyol will reflect on missed opportunities after their promising early start.
Source: oddspedia.com


