Menu

Espanyol vs Sporting Gijon

RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat6 December 2020 at 15:00

Match Events

Espanyol
Sporting Gijon
Kick Off
Half Time
56′
Gaspar CamposCarlos Carmona
Óscar GilMiguelón
62′
MelendoJavi Puado
62′
K. BareFran Mérida
76′
Nico MelamedWu Lei
76′
79′
U. ĐurđevićÁlvaro Vázquez
79′
Manu GarcíaPablo Pérez
Wu Lei

assist: Javi Puado

88′
Adri EmbarbaPol Lozano
90′
90+1′
Aitor GarcíaN. Čumić
Darder

assist: Wu Lei

90+7′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal0
9Shots off Goal4
21Total Shots4
6Blocked Shots0
6Shots insidebox2
15Shots outsidebox2
10Fouls15
4Corner Kicks5
0Offsides2
49%Ball Possession51%
2Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves4
385Total passes408
323Passes accurate328
84%Passes %80%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Espanyol is —, compared to 6.81 for Sporting Gijon. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Espanyol's highest-rated starter is —, while Sporting Gijon's best-rated player is Guille Rosas (6.94).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Espanyol have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Sporting Gijon's starters account for 7 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by Gaspar Campos (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Espanyol deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sporting Gijon's 4-man backline averaging 6.94. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Espanyol field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Sporting Gijon's 5 rated 6.68. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Espanyol start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Sporting Gijon averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Espanyol and 81% for Sporting Gijon. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Espanyol's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for Sporting Gijon. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Espanyol's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Sporting Gijon average 25.0 (youngest: Guille Rosas (25), oldest: Guille Rosas (25)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Espanyol's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 35 for Sporting Gijon. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Espanyol4-3-1-24-2-3-1Sporting Gijon
GKDEFMIDFWD
13López15López6López3Pedrosa27Gil10Darder20Bare14Melendo33Melamed11Tomás23Embarba13Mariño6Babin5López3García37Rosas18Fuego19García16Gragera27Campos23Đurđević7García

Substitutes

Coach: Vicente Moreno

Substitutes

Coach: David Gallego

EspanyolPosition StrengthSporting Gijon
Avg Rating
6.81
Defender (4 v 4)6.94
0G 0A2G 6A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.68
0G 0A5G 2A
Espanyol4-3-1-2
13GoalkeeperDiego López
15DefenderDavid López
6DefenderLluís López
3DefenderAdrià Pedrosa
27DefenderÓscar Gil
10MidfielderDarder
20MidfielderK. Bare
14MidfielderMelendo
33MidfielderNico Melamed
11ForwardRaúl de Tomás
23ForwardAdri Embarba
Sporting Gijon4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperDiego Mariño
6DefenderJ. Babin
5DefenderBorja López
3DefenderSaúl García
37DefenderGuille Rosas6.92G6A
18MidfielderJavi Fuego
19MidfielderManu García
16MidfielderJosé Gragera
27MidfielderGaspar Campos6.75G2A
7MidfielderAitor García
23ForwardU. Đurđević

Match Summary

Espanyol defeated Sporting Gijon 2:0. The match was played in Segunda División 2020. Goals were scored by Wu Lei 88′, Darder 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Espanyol had 49% possession while Sporting Gijon held 51%. Espanyol had 21 shots (6 on target) compared to 4 (0 on target) for Sporting Gijon. Espanyol made 5 substitutions, Sporting Gijon made 4.

Rivalry since 2010

Espanyol vs Sporting Gijon Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Espanyol
5
wins
Drawn
4
Sporting Gijon
4
wins
Total goals
27 · 2.1/match
Both scored
6/13 · 46%
Over 2.5
5/13 · 38%

Recent Form

Espanyol

LDLLDL

Sporting Gijon

LLWLWL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Espanyol

W 75D 57L 32
Over 2.542
Goals scored244

Away Record: Sporting Gijon

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026