League-position context
Espanyol rank1st
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Espanyol points82
Sporting Gijon points65
Espanyol: #1 ยท 82 pts ยท GD +43
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sporting Gijon: #7 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +9
17 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.