League-position context
Espanyol rank11th
Ludogorets rank35th
Espanyol points8
Ludogorets points4
Espanyol: #11 ยท 8 pts ยท GD +7
5 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ludogorets: #35 ยท 4 pts ยท GD -3
9 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.