Matchday 25 of La Liga rolls on with a mouth-watering clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as Atlético Madrid host Espanyol. Simeone’s men are locked in a top-four battle, while Espanyol are desperate to end a worrying run of form. This one has all the ingredients for a tense Sunday afternoon battle. Let’s break it all down.
Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Match Timings & Venue
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| Kick-Off | 1:30 AM IST / 8:00 PM CET |
| Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid |
| Competition | La Liga 2025–26, Matchday 25 |
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol
The match will be available on FanCode in India, Premier Sports in the UK, ESPN+ in the USA, and SuperSport in Nigeria. Forebet For a full global broadcaster list, head to La Liga’s official website.
Also read: How to Watch La Liga Live in India – Full Streaming Guide
Predicted Line-Ups
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Molina, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Llorente, Lookman; Griezmann, Álvarez
Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Dmitrović; Romero, Cabrera, Riedel, El Hilali; Lozano, Pickel; Milla, Expósito, Ngonge; Fernández
Injury News: Pablo Barrios and Nico González are sidelined for Atlético, while Espanyol are without Javi Puado.
Key Stats, Form & H2H
| Stat | Atlético Madrid | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 4th (45 pts) | 6th (35 pts) |
| Recent Form | D-L-W-L-W | D-L-L-L-L |
| H2H (Total Played) | 18W | 13W |
| Draws | 13 | — |
| Last Meeting | Espanyol won 2-1 | — |
Atlético are coming off a dramatic 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League, while Espanyol’s last La Liga win came back in late December Forebet — a drought that has seriously dented their momentum.
Players to Watch
Julián Álvarez is Atlético’s top La Liga scorer this season and enters this game full of confidence after netting against Brugge. For Espanyol, Pere Milla — with six league goals — remains their biggest threat, even as he goes through a dry spell. Forebet
Also read: La Liga 2025–26 Title Race: Who Will Win It?
Prediction
Atlético’s home form, superior squad depth, and Espanyol’s dire away record make this a fairly straightforward call. Atlético Madrid are expected to clinch a narrow win. Forebet
Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2–1 Espanyol
