Overview
- Atletico Madrid dominated possession but lacked precision in front of goal.
- Espanyol's defense and goalkeeper Joan Garcia were pivotal in securing their first point of the season.
- Rodrigo Riquelme had two goals disallowed for offside, including one after a lengthy VAR check.
- Diego Simeone made strategic halftime changes, but they failed to break the deadlock.
- Espanyol remains the only team yet to score in LaLiga this season.