Two draws on the first day of the season for both Espanyol and Vallecano. But of completely opposite specific weight, especially for the feat that the guests managed to pull off, as they drew Barcelona at Camp Nou in a match that was perfect from a tactical point of view. But also in terms of the heart and passion put on the pitch no one inside Vallecano can reproach anything. And they almost pulled off the big one, if it hadn’t been for Ter Stegen’s save that kept Xavi’s team afloat.
Also good, without a doubt, was Espanyol’s away draw, this time against Celta Vigo, which managed to pick up an important point to start the season in the best possible way. The team coached by Martinez had the necessary strength to go up the slope after the double disadvantage, finding the equalising goal, in the 98th minute, thanks to Joselu’s goal on a penalty kick. A merit that of the Catalan team. Repaid, of course, by a result that at one point in the match seemed truly unhoped for. In short, even in the advance of the second day of the Spanish La Liga, we could see a good match, and this time, too, maybe with a point each.
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The Prediction
A match with at least one goal per team and which could even result in a draw in the end. Both have shown great quality in the character aspect and both have that chance to continue the winning streak. In short, a draw.
Espanyol-Vallecano
likely line-ups
ESPANYOL (4-3-3): Lecomte; Gil, Gomez, Cabrera, Olivan; Costa, Calero, Darder; Sanchez, Joselu, Melamed.
VALLECANO (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, Fran Garcia; Ciss, Lopez; Palazon, Trejo, Garcia; Camello.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
