FULL-TIME RESULT
Espanyol 3 – 2 Mallorca
Venue: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona
MATCH SUMMARY
A thrilling encounter at the RCDE Stadium saw Espanyol edge past Mallorca in a 5-goal spectacle. The hosts rallied from behind twice to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory, fueled by passionate home support and late-game heroics. Mallorca fought valiantly but couldn’t contain Espanyol’s relentless attacks in the closing stages.
GOAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Mallorca 0-1 Espanyol (12′)
- Scorer: Javi Puado (Assist: Sergi Darder)
- Espanyol strikes first with a clinical counter-attack!
- Mallorca 1-1 Espanyol (28′)
- Scorer: Vedat Muriqi (Header from corner)
- Mallorca equalizes with a towering header!
- Mallorca 1-2 Espanyol (51′)
- Scorer: Martin Braithwaite (Penalty)
- Braithwaite converts after a handball in the box.
- Mallorca 2-2 Espanyol (67′)
- Scorer: Antonio Sánchez (Long-range strike)
- Sánchez fires home from 25 yards!
- Mallorca 2-3 Espanyol (89′)
- Scorer: Nico Melamed (Solo run & finish)
- Melamed’s late winner sends the crowd wild!
KEY STATISTICS
| Metric | Espanyol | Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Total Shots | 15 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
MATCH NARRATIVE
- First Half: Espanyol dominated early but conceded against the run of play. Puado’s opener was canceled out by Muriqi’s physical presence.
- Second Half: Braithwaite’s penalty restored Espanyol’s lead, only for Sánchez’s stunning strike to level again. Melamed’s late winner sealed a hard-fought victory.
- Turning Point: Espanyol’s high press in the final 10 minutes forced errors, leading to Melamed’s decisive moment.
POST-MATCH REACTIONS
- Espanyol Coach: “We showed character to bounce back twice. Melamed’s goal rewarded our belief.”
- Mallorca Coach: “We competed well but individual errors cost us. Proud of the team’s effort.”
STANDOUT PERFORMERS
- Espanyol: Nico Melamed (Match Winner), Javi Puado (Goal + Constant Threat)
- Mallorca: Vedat Muriqi (Goal + Aerial Dominance), Antonio Sánchez (Goal + Engine)
NEXT FIXTURES
- Espanyol: vs. Real Madrid (Away)
- Mallorca: vs. Getafe (Home)
Last modified: September 16, 2025
