Probably nobody was expecting such a comeback by Espanyol. 
How did Atletico Madrid managed to lose like that?
When Alvarez scored a lovely free-kick and they kept it at 1-0 for a long time, I thought maybe it might end in a draw at worst. But this was way beyond the expectations...
A bad start for Simeone's students at the end of the day. I'm curious about whether we will watch the same Atletico Madrid this season too.
How did Atletico Madrid managed to lose like that? When Alvarez scored a lovely free-kick and they kept it at 1-0 for a long time, I thought maybe it might end in a draw at worst. But this was way beyond the expectations...
A bad start for Simeone's students at the end of the day. I'm curious about whether we will watch the same Atletico Madrid this season too.
Even statistically, Atletico Madrid were superior in all aspects and should have won the match. however, Simeone made a blunder with his substitutions, which disrupted the rhythm of the game, left the midfield vulnerable, and allowed many unchallenged crosses. this gave Espanyol the chance to capitalize on their opportunities. it serves as an important lesson for Simeone as he must anticipate the impact of every tactical decision and work on improving the team’s efficiency.