Espanyol 1:1 CE Sabadell — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Espanyol and CE Sabadell played out a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendly, with midfielder Urri the standout performer for Sabadell, and the result sets Espanyol up for a meeting with Burnley on 29 July. The game was a low-key pre-season affair that never quite ignited until the final quarter of an hour.

The deadlock was broken in the 73rd minute when Rodrigo Escudero put Sabadell ahead, but Espanyol responded swiftly through Kike García just four minutes later to level the scores. Miki Codina went into the book for Sabadell just before half-time, while Espanyol's Álex Calatrava was cautioned on the hour mark in a match short on major incident.

The statistics paint a clear picture of control: Espanyol dominated possession with 66% to Sabadell's 34%, yet Sabadell managed more corners (4-2) and took the lead on the break. Urri was the standout player with a 7.32 rating from his midfield position, though he did not score. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Sabadell, but the draw proved it wrong as Espanyol controlled the run of play without being punished. Espanyol now face Burnley in their next friendly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Espanyol vs CE Sabadell?

Espanyol 1-1 CE Sabadell (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Rodrigo Escudero (73') for CE Sabadell; Kike García (77') for Espanyol.

Were there any cards in Espanyol vs CE Sabadell?

Yellow cards: Miki Codina (CE Sabadell); Álex Calatrava (Espanyol).

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