# Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol Preview: Line-Ups, Prediction, How to Watch & Kick-Off Timings — La Liga MD25

URL: https://technosports.co.in/atletico-madrid-vs-espanyol-preview-line-ups/  
Published: 2026-02-20  
Updated: 2026-02-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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](https://www.forebet.com/en/football/matches/levante-barcelona-2316440) For a full global broadcaster list, head to [La Liga’s official website](https://www.laliga.com).

Also read: [How to Watch La Liga Live in India – Full Streaming Guide](https://technosports.co.in)

![Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1331.png)

## 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** | — |

Sources: [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com) | [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com)

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](https://www.forebet.com/en/football/matches/levante-barcelona-2316440) — 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](https://www.forebet.com/en/football/matches/levante-barcelona-2316440)

Also read: [La Liga 2025–26 Title Race: Who Will Win It?](https://technosports.co.in)

## 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](https://www.forebet.com/en/football/matches/levante-barcelona-2316440)

**Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2–1 Espanyol**

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol kick off and where can I watch it in India?**

 The match kicks off at **1:30 AM IST on February 22, 2026**, and will be streamed live on **FanCode in India**.

### **Q2. What is the head-to-head record between Atlético Madrid and Espanyol?**

Across 44 meetings, Atlético Madrid have won 18, Espanyol have won 13, and 13 games have ended in draws. The last encounter ended in a 2-1 win for Espanyol.