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