Atlético 4-2 Espanyol (Feb 21, 2026) Game Analysis – ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN NFL NFL NBA NBA NCAAM NCAAM NCAAW NCAAW Olympics Olympics NHL NHL Soccer Soccer More Sports More Sports Watch Watch Fantasy Fantasy Where to Watch Search Atlético v Espanyol 2025-26 LALIGA Atlético Madrid Atlético ATM 14-6-5 , 48 PTS 4 14-6-5 , 48 PTS FT Espanyol Espanyol ESP 10-5-10 , 35 PTS 2 10-5-10 , 35 PTS Alexander Sørloth – 21', 72' Giuliano Simeone – 49' Ademola Lookman – 58' Jofre Carreras – 6' Edu Expósito – 80' Summary Report Commentary Statistics Line-Ups Videos Sørloth double helps Atlético beat Espanyol to end winless run By PA Updated: Feb 21, 2026, 05:26 pm Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email Alexander Sorloth scored twice as Alexander Sørloth scored twice as Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga with a 4-2 victory over Espanyol . Diego Simeone’s side, who had taken just one point from their last three games, turned things around after going behind in only the sixth minute with Sørloth beginning and ending the scoring. His second goal — a towering 72nd-minute header — looked like lifting Atlético back into third place above Villarreal on goal difference, only for them to concede 10 minutes from time to remain in fourth. Atleti had not beaten their visitors since 2022 but Espanyol were low on confidence after seven matches without a win and were outclassed from almost the moment they went behind. Sørloth’s first got the hosts back on track after a mistake by Marcos Llorente had allowed Jofre Carreras to open the scoring. Llorente atoned for his error by crossing deep into the six-yard area for Sørloth to side-foot home after Espanyol carelessly gave away possession on the edge of their own penalty area. Antoine Griezmann , first with his head and then a left-footed shot, was twice denied by goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic as the half finished level. But within four minutes of the restart, Alex Baena’s clever short pass through a crowded penalty area picked out Giuliano Simeone and he put his father’s side ahead. With almost an hour gone, Ademola Lookman dived in at the far post to head in the third after a corner was flicked on by Matteo Ruggeri . Sørloth powered in Ruggeri’s cross for his 12th of the campaign but Edu Expósito , beating Jan Oblak inside his near post from the edge of the area, denied them a move up the table. Game Information Riyadh Air Metropolitano 3:00 PM , February 21, 2026 Coverage : ESPN Deportes/ESPN+ Madrid , Spain Attendance : 56,412 Spanish LALIGA Standings Team GP W D L GD P Real Madrid 25 19 3 3 +33 60 Barcelona 24 19 1 4 +39 58 Villarreal 24 15 3 6 +19 48 Atlético Madrid 25 14 6 5 +19 48 Real Betis 25 11 9 5 +10 42 Espanyol 25 10 5 10 -6 35 Celta Vigo 24 8 10 6 +5 34 Athletic Club 25 10 4 11 -6 34 Osasuna 25 9 6 10 +1 33 Real Sociedad 25 8 8 9 -1 32 Getafe 24 8 5 11 -8 29 Girona 24 7 8 9 -14 29 Sevilla 24 7 5 12 -8 26 Rayo Vallecano 24 6 8 10 -9 26 Alavés 24 7 5 12 -9 26 Valencia 24 6 8 10 -12 26 Elche 25 5 10 10 -5 25 Mallorca 24 6 6 12 -10 24 Levante 24 4 6 14 -15 18 Real Oviedo 24 3 8 13 -23 17 Full Table LALIGA News Sørloth double helps Atlético beat Espanyol to end winless run Alexander Sorloth scored twice as Alexander Sørloth scored twice as Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga with a 4-2 victory over Espanyol. Atletico Madrid vs. Espanyol – Game Highlights Watch the Game Highlights from Atletico Madrid vs. Espanyol, 02/22/2026 Real Madrid stunned in stoppage time by late Osasuna winner Real Madrid fail to extend their lead in LaLiga after losing 2-1 against Osasuna. All LALIGA News Terms of Use Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads EU Privacy Rights Cookie Policy Manage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
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