LaLiga 26/27 · Round 8 · FRI, OCT 9
Malaga CF vs Espanyol Barcelona match report: Malaga and Espanyol Barcelona finish level
A late equaliser from Adrian Nino rescued a point for Malaga after Espanyol Barcelona had led from the 13th minute.
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Result
The match finished 1-1, with Espanyol Barcelona leading 1-0 at half-time. The outcome was a draw.
Goals
Bryan Zaragoza put Espanyol Barcelona ahead in the 13th minute, assisted by Javier Hernandez. Adrian Nino equalised for Malaga in the 93rd minute, assisted by Rafita.
Key Stats
Malaga controlled possession with 58 percent to Espanyol Barcelona's 42 percent. Malaga also had more shots on target, 7 to 4, and more corners, 8 to 2. Espanyol Barcelona made more saves, 6 to 3.
Discipline
Malaga received four yellow cards and Espanyol Barcelona received five yellow cards. Neither side had a player sent off.
Verdict
Malaga dominated possession and created more chances but needed a stoppage-time equaliser to earn a draw. Espanyol Barcelona defended well and will feel they could have held on for the win.