U.S. men's national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso made his debut for Atlético Madrid, but the team conceded two late goals to lose its LaLiga season opener to Espanyol. Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atleti lost its Spanish league opening match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone.

Atletico Madrid started with a 2-1 defeat at Espanyol in LaLiga on Sunday as the hosts overturned Julian Alvarez’s opener with late goals from substitutes Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla.

Atletico Madrid debuted six of its new signings but couldn’t avoid relinquishing a late lead and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first time under coach Diego Simeone.

Where to watch the LaLiga match online between Espanyol and Atletico Madrid, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

Julián Alvarez's wonder goal wasn't enough to help Atlético Madrid to secure an opening match LaLiga win as the Rojiblancos fell to a 2-1 opening match LaLiga defeat at Espanyol.  Scorers: Alvarez