League-position context
Espanyol rank5th
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Espanyol points69
Sporting Gijon points63
Espanyol: #5 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +19
3 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sporting Gijon: #7 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +7
9 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.