Atletico Madrid faced promoted Espanyol in a La Liga match, ultimately drawing 0-0 at their home stadium, the Metropolitano. Despite attempting to score 25 times, Atletico failed to find the back of the net and had two goals disallowed due to offside calls in the second half. This match marked Espanyol’s first point in their return to the top tier, while Atletico secured their second draw in three matches this season.

Atletico’s head coach, Diego Simeone, commended his team’s performance but highlighted a lack of efficiency in converting chances. Although Rodrigo Riquelme managed to score twice in the second half, including a stoppage-time goal, both were ruled out for offside. The team was aiming to carry momentum from their previous 3-0 victory over Girona but fell short in front of goal against Espanyol and also drew 2-2 with Villarreal in their season opener.

Barcelona currently leads the standings with three wins in three games after defeating Rayo Vallecano 2-1. Defending champions Real Madrid will seek their second win when they face Las Palmas. Real Madrid began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

In other matches, Athletic Bilbao secured their first win of the season by defeating Valencia 1-0, leaving Valencia in last place after three consecutive losses. Alaves also clinched their first victory by coming from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1, with Sociedad playing with ten men following Mikel Oyarzabal’s first-half red card. Additionally, Valladolid and Leganes played out a goalless draw.

Espanyol, among the bottom three clubs early in their return to the top flight, managed only one shot on goal against Atletico Madrid in the match. The La Liga season continues with teams striving for success on the field.