Sabadell 1–0 Inter Club Escaldes
International Club Friendly | August 1, 2026
CE Sabadell secured a narrow but hard-fought 1-0 victory over Andorran side Inter Club Escaldes in an international club friendly on August 1, 2026. Playing in front of their home supporters at the Nova Creu Alta, Sabadell controlled long stretches of the match and produced the decisive moment with a well-taken first-half goal.
Match Overview
This meeting gave both teams valuable minutes in their pre-season calendars, with Sabadell preparing for another competitive campaign in the Spanish third tier and Inter Club Escaldes building towards Andorran league duties. The hosts dominated possession and created the clearer opportunities, but needed a patient approach to break down a disciplined visiting defence.
Key Moments
- Sabadell broke the deadlock late in the first half, converting from a flowing passing move that sliced open the Escaldes back line.
- Inter Club Escaldes grew into the match after the break, forcing a couple of sharp saves from the Sabadell goalkeeper.
- The hosts closed the game out comfortably, showing good game management during the final 20 minutes.
Tactical Story
Sabadell lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape that gave them width and overloads in wide areas. Inter Club Escaldes, meanwhile, defended in a compact 4-4-2 mid-block, making it difficult for the Spanish side to play through central areas. The winning goal came from a second-phase attack, highlighting Sabadell's patience in possession and their ability to create space around the box.
The result continues a positive pre-season for Sabadell, who will look to carry this defensive solidity and attacking creativity into their league campaign. For Inter Club Escaldes, the narrow defeat against a higher-ranked opponent offers encouraging signs ahead of their own domestic and European commitments.

