A crazy comeback (1-2)
Pau López became the hero by saving a last-minute penalty to Puado.
Real Betis Balompié staged a commendable comeback during their visit to Cornellá.
Just like last season, Real Betis had to redouble their efforts after Pol Lozano scored in the first half.
Goals from Cucho with a header and Ez Abde turned the game around, while Pau López sealed the victory by saving Javi Puado's penalty in the last minute.
RCD Espanyol: Dmitrovic, El Hilali (Rubén 83'), Riedel, Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano (Kike García 68'), Edu Expósito (Terrats 83'), Dolan (Koleosho 68'), Puado, Pere Milla (Urko 60') y Roberto.
Real Betis: Pau López, Bellerín, Natan, Valentín Gómez, Ricardo, Roca, Fornals (Altimira 76'), Lo Celso (Riquelme 67'), Antony, (Aitor 76') Ez Abde y Cucho (Bakambu 90').
Referee: Iosu Galech. Yellow card to Puado and Pere Milla; Fornals, Pau López, Valentín, Marc Roca, Lo Celso and Antony.
Goals: 1-0 (15') Pol Lozano; 1-1 (55') Cucho; 1-2 (63') Ez Abde.