The game was a story of late drama, as Elche dominated possession (70%) but struggled to secure a win until the final moments. Espanyol took an early lead through Kike García, but Elche equalized just before halftime. Carlos Romero restored the visitors' lead in the second half, only for to rescue a point for the home side with a 90th-minute penalty. Key Performance Stats Score Possession Total Shots Shots on Target xG (Expected Goals) Red Cards 1 (Charles Pickel, 90+5') Notable Highlights Goal Scorers : Espanyol : Kike García (7') and Carlos Romero (57'). Elche : Marc Aguado (42') and Rafa Mir (90' Pen). Controversy & Drama :
This draw continued a difficult run for Espanyol, who have struggled to find a victory in 2026. For Elche, the result highlighted ongoing defensive concerns, as they have struggled to maintain clean sheets despite controlling large portions of their matches. Elche vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga Elche - Espanyol
was sent off for Espanyol deep in stoppage time following a second yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct. The game was a story of late drama,
earned Player of the Match honors from FotMob for his 6 saves that kept Espanyol in the match. Match Context Key Performance Stats Score Possession Total Shots Shots
