Burnley 2:2 Espanyol — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Jofre opened the scoring inside four minutes as Espanyol drew 2-2 with Burnley in a Club Friendly, a result that sets up Burnley's next fixture against Torino on August 2nd. The frantic opening saw Aaron Ramsey respond immediately for Burnley a minute later, turning a pre-season friendly into an end-to-end affair within the first five minutes.

The turning point came early in the second half when Andreas Hountondji put Burnley ahead in the 47th minute from Mike Trésor's assist, but Espanyol refused to fold and Kike García levelled with five minutes of normal time remaining, cancelling out Burnley's lead despite Josh Laurent's yellow card for the hosts in the 63rd minute.

The statistics showed an even contest with both sides sharing 50% possession, though Burnley edged corners seven to six, suggesting they created slightly more from set pieces without dominating. Jofre was the standout with an 8.9 rating and a goal from midfield, deserving of man of the match honours. CheckLive's model rated Espanyol the clearer side, but the draw proved the prediction incorrect, and Burnley now face Torino next.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Burnley vs Espanyol?

Burnley 2-2 Espanyol (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Jofre (4') for Espanyol; Aaron Ramsey (5', assist Jacob Bruun Larsen) for Burnley; Andreas Hountondji (47', assist Mike Trésor) for Burnley; Kike García (85') for Espanyol.

Were there any cards in Burnley vs Espanyol?

Yellow cards: null (Espanyol); Josh Laurent (Burnley); null (Espanyol).

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