Baena gives Atletico Madrid the win against Espanyol

Saturday 17 October 2026, on the ninth matchday of La Liga, Atletico Madrid secured three points away against Espanyol thanks to Baena's decisive goal in the 44th minute of the second half. The result takes the colchoneros to 22 points, two points behind league leaders Barcelona.

Match details

The match, broadcast live, was characterised by an intense tempo and constant pressing from both sides. Baena's goal, featured in the match Highlights, broke the deadlock and allowed Atletico to close the game with a narrow advantage.

The line‑ups, presented in the official Formations, showed interesting tactical choices, with Atletico opting for a more attacking approach in the second half. The result was confirmed by the Video and Photo statistics available on the Sportmediaset website.

The Liga context remains tight: with 22 points, Atletico Madrid is closing in on the leader, while Espanyol remains in the mid‑table zone. The victory was celebrated with the usual comments in the News section, where other sports such as Tennis, MotoGP, Formula and F1 were also mentioned.

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