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Baena scores late as Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0
Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 in a LaLiga match at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium on Saturday.
The game stayed scoreless through most of the match, with both teams hitting the woodwork.
Alex Baena scored in the 89th minute, finishing a pass from Julian Alvarez.
Atletico had several chances, including a late Alvarez header saved by Espanyol goalkeeper Angel Fortuno.
The win took Atletico to second place with 22 points from nine matches.
Espanyol remained 12th with eight points.
Atletico left with all three points, while Espanyol will look to improve its position in the league; no further fixtures or next steps were stated.
Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 after Alex Baena scored in the 89th minute.
Julian Alvarez set up Baena’s late goal.
The LaLiga match was played at RCDE Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Atletico moved to second in the league with 22 points from nine matches.
Espanyol were 12th with eight points.
- Who
- Atletico Madrid and Espanyol.
- What
- Atletico won 1-0, with Alex Baena scoring the only goal.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- Where
- RCDE Stadium, Espanyol’s home ground.
- Why
- Baena scored in the 89th minute after receiving the ball from Julian Alvarez.
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The teams went into the break level at 0-0.
Espanyol goalkeeper Angel Fortuno saved Julian Alvarez’s header.
Alex Baena scored for Atletico, assisted by Julian Alvarez.
Atletico had 22 points from nine games, while Espanyol had eight points.
- Final score
- Espanyol 0-1 Atletico Madrid
- Winning goal
- Alex Baena, 89th minute
- Assist
- Julian Alvarez
- Venue
- RCDE Stadium
- Atletico’s league position
- Second, with 22 points from nine matches
- Espanyol’s league position
- 12th, with eight points
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