Athletic Club vs Espanyol: Perfect Start Under Threat?

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Athletic Club flying high

Athletic Club have stormed into the new Primera División Femenina season with a perfect record - two wins from two, four goals scored and just one conceded. A commanding 3-1 home victory over FC Levante Badalona on matchday one set the tone, and they followed it up with a disciplined 1-0 away win at Edf Logroño. That away clean sheet underlines a defensive solidity that could prove decisive this weekend.

Espanyol searching for answers

Espanyol sit on the opposite end of the spectrum. Two defeats, zero goals scored, and a growing sense of urgency. A 1-0 loss at Eibar was followed by a home defeat by the same scoreline against FC Levante Badalona. Failing to find the net in either match points to a genuine attacking crisis that must be resolved - and quickly.

Head-to-head favours the hosts

History offers Espanyol little comfort. Athletic Club have won three of the last four meetings between these sides, including both previous encounters at this venue - a 2-1 victory in January 2026 and a 1-0 win in May 2025. The Basque side have scored in every head-to-head clash on record, making them a formidable proposition on home turf.

What to expect on Saturday

Athletic Club's early-season momentum, combined with their dominant head-to-head record, makes them strong favourites. Espanyol's goalscoring drought is a serious concern heading into a ground where they have consistently struggled. Unless the visitors can rediscover some attacking spark, Athletic Club look well placed to extend their winning start to three from three.