Pere Milla’s header secured a 2-1 victory for Espanyol over Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga opener. Julian Alvarez’s stunning free-kick had given Atletico an initial lead. Despite several close attempts by Atletico, Espanyol equalized with Miguel Rubio's goal from a set-piece. Milla completed the comeback with a late header. Earlier, Athletic Bilbao won 3-2 against Sevilla, highlighted by Robert Navarro's 81st-minute goal sealing victory after a back and forth match.
Pere Milla's superb header completed a late turnaround for Espanyol as they came from a goal behind to stun Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their LaLiga opener.
Julian Alvarez's stunning free-kick had given Diego Simeone's side a deserved lead, but two goals in 11 seconds-half minutes saw Espanyol make a winning start to 2025-26.
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