Overview
- Julián Álvarez curled a 37th-minute free kick into the top corner to give Atlético an early lead.
- Espanyol substitutes Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla scored in the 73rd and 84th minutes to complete the comeback.
- Diego Simeone expressed optimism after the defeat, saying the setback will help the team grow and improve.
- Paris Saint-Germain kicked off its Ligue 1 title defence with a 1-0 victory at Nantes courtesy of a second-half Vitinha strike.
- A German Cup tie between Schalke and Lokomotiv Leipzig was halted after winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei alleged racial abuse, a claim the host club says officials could not verify.