Round 34 ·
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Half Time
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Full Time
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Goal Scorers
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Yellow Cards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result carried clear weight. Real Madrid’s 2-0 win at Espanyol had the feel of a statement rather than a routine away victory, because it shifted the competitive balance and reset expectations for the next rounds. The scoreline showed control that finally became repeated high-quality moments, and it left Espanyol with a reminder that tactical imbalances at key moments could be punished at this level.
Both teams started in a 4-2-3-1, and the first half stayed tight, with the match level at 0-0 at the break. Espanyol worked to stay organised, but Manolo Gonzalez’s side was exposed when Real Madrid increased the tempo after half-time. Alvaro Arbeloa’s coaching decisions appeared to improve spacing between the lines and the quality of the chances created, which gave Madrid a clearer path in possession and stronger transitions once the game opened up.
The decisive part of the contest came through Real Madrid’s sharper execution after the interval. With five substitutions shaping the second-half dynamics, Madrid maintained intensity and kept the attacking structure stable while fresh legs sustained the pressing. That helped them turn control into goals, even if the verified data provided here did not list the scorers or exact minute-by-minute sequence. What mattered was that the visitors consistently found better moments in the final third and protected their clean sheet with discipline.
Espanyol were not outplayed for every phase of the match, but they were made to pay for small structural gaps at the wrong time. Their single yellow card reflected a contest in which they had to defend under pressure, while Real Madrid also collected one booking in a competitive but controlled encounter. In a match between two 4-2-3-1 systems, the difference was not shape alone; it was the way Madrid used the ball to create higher-value chances and the way Espanyol could not fully manage the spaces behind their pressing line.
For Real Madrid, this looked like a controlled and mature away win; for Espanyol, it left a tactical lesson to carry into the next rounds.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake. Espanyol and Real Madrid will meet in a 4-2-3-1 mirror that should sharpen every decision, every transition, and every set-piece duel. For both sides, the consequence will be clear: one clean spell of control could lift confidence, while a sloppy spell could leave the other team carrying the emotional edge into the final stretch.
Without advanced metrics, the match should be read through momentum, chance quality, and control phases. Espanyol will need to show that they can press with balance rather than emotion, because an aggressive first line without proper cover could open space between the lines. In that sense, Manolo Gonzalez will be judged as much on rest-defense organization as on intensity. If Espanyol can slow Real Madrid’s first outlet pass and keep the game compact, they will give themselves a real platform.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, will enter with the burden that comes with their status: they will be expected to manage pressure, dictate possession at the right moments, and turn control into chances created. In a level game, the visitors’ ability to stay patient in possession will matter, but so will their response to Espanyol’s pressing triggers. If the match remains tight after the first hour, Alvaro Arbeloa’s bench timing could become decisive, especially if fresh legs are needed to change tempo in transition or sharpen the final ball.
This will be a test of character and tactical discipline, not just talent. In Norway, where many readers follow Spain for its intensity and tactical detail, this kind of fixture will stand out because one disciplined phase can shift the whole mood of the night. The team that handles pressure better will likely shape the final outcome.
The match could be decided by who controls the first and second balls after pressure breaks.
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Leandro Cabrera makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A wonderful team goal!
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Vinicius Junior made the key pass for the goal!
Jude Bellingham provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Vinicius Junior scores with the right foot!
Jude Bellingham creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate is penalised for pushing Aurelien Tchouameni
Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ramon Terrats from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fernando Calero from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Vinicius Junior
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Charles Pickel successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jude Bellingham is blocked
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Edu Exposito is leaving the field to be replaced by Charles Pickel in a tactical substitution.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ruben Sanchez is leaving the field to be replaced by Antoniu Roca in a tactical substitution.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol is ruled offside
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
Edu Exposito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid trips Tyrhys Dolan
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
A shot by Ramon Terrats is blocked
The cross by Carlos Romero from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid start a counter attack
A wonderful team goal!
Vinicius Junior made the key pass for the goal!
Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Real Madrid: 64%.
Gonzalo Garcia provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Vinicius Junior scores with the right foot!
Gonzalo Garcia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Carlos Romero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol start a counter attack
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Thiago Pitarch is leaving the field to be replaced by Franco Mastantuono in a tactical substitution.
Brahim Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Gonzalo Garcia in a tactical substitution.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Edu Exposito shoots from outside the box, but Andriy Lunin has it under control
Edu Exposito tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Andriy Lunin
Edu Exposito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dean Huijsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Yellow card for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid. Tyrhys Dolan on the receiving end of that.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Real Madrid: 66%.
Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Tyrhys Dolan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thiago Pitarch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ramon Terrats makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ruben Sanchez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fernando Calero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The second half is underway
A shot by Edu Exposito is blocked
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Espanyol: 33%, Real Madrid: 67%.
Leandro Cabrera sends a header towards goal, but Andriy Lunin is there to comfortably save it
Trent Alexander-Arnold successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ramon Terrats is blocked
Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
Dean Huijsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
After a tactical foul, Edu Exposito sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Edu Exposito from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thiago Pitarch
The referee signals a free kick as Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid trips Omar El Hilali
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Espanyol
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Carlos Romero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tyrhys Dolan is penalised for pushing Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
A shot by Carlos Romero is blocked
Antonio Ruediger successfully blocks the shot
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
Francisco Garcia from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Federico Valverde sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Francisco Garcia from Real Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Real Madrid: 66%.
Roberto Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Real Madrid
The referee signals a free kick as Urko Gonzalez de Zarate from Espanyol trips Vinicius Junior
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
A chance presents itself to Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol but his header goes wide
Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 33%, Real Madrid: 67%.
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Omar El Hilali from Espanyol trips Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Dean Huijsen wins an air challenge against Roberto Fernandez
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol trips Jude Bellingham
Tyrhys Dolan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Thiago Pitarch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Espanyol: 33%, Real Madrid: 67%.
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Real Madrid
The cross by Carlos Romero from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jude Bellingham hand-balls
Jude Bellingham controls the ball with his hand
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Omar El Hilali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dean Huijsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
NO CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee revokes the awarded card for Omar El Hilali from Espanyol.
VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from Espanyol.
Yellow card for Omar El Hilali
Omar El Hilali is shown a yellow card by the referee
The card for Omar El Hilali from Espanyol was disallowed via VAR intervention.
The ref blows his whistle. Omar El Hilali charged Vinicius Junior from behind and it's a free-kick
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Espanyol: 28%, Real Madrid: 72%.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Omar El Hilali
The referee shows Vinicius Junior the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid trips Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
Yellow card for Brahim Diaz
Brahim Diaz is shown a yellow card by the referee
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Edu Exposito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brahim Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Espanyol: 26%, Real Madrid: 74%.
Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid is ruled offside
Fernando Calero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Francisco Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ramon Terrats hand-balls
Ramon Terrats controls the ball with his hand
Dean Huijsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid trips Roberto Fernandez
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Espanyol: 23%, Real Madrid: 77%.
Goal kick for Espanyol
A chance presents itself to Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid but his header goes wide
Dean Huijsen wins an air challenge against Roberto Fernandez
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the left.
A shot by Antonio Ruediger is blocked
Ferland Mendy is injured and is replaced by Francisco Garcia.
Ramon Terrats successfully blocks the shot
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Obstruction as Fernando Calero cuts off the run of Jude Bellingham. A free-kick is awarded.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ferland Mendy is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ferland Mendy is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ferland Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 28%, Real Madrid: 72%.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate is penalised for pushing Vinicius Junior
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
The ref blows his whistle. Omar El Hilali charged Vinicius Junior from behind and it's a free-kick
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Carlos Romero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Vinicius Junior is blocked
Omar El Hilali successfully blocks the shot
Leandro Cabrera successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jude Bellingham is blocked
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Fernandez wins an air challenge against Dean Huijsen
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Edu Exposito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
The ref blows his whistle. Dean Huijsen charged Ruben Sanchez from behind and it's a free-kick
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 12%, Real Madrid: 88%.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ruben Sanchez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
The cross by Ruben Sanchez from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ruben Sanchez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Federico Valverde is blocked
Ruben Sanchez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito from Espanyol commits a foul by elbowing Jude Bellingham
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Real Madrid kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
LaLiga
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 95 | 36 | +59 | 94 | |
| 2 |
Real Madrid
Away
|
38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 86 |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 | 46 | +26 | 72 | |
| 4 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 44 | +18 | 69 | |
| 5 | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 53 | 48 | +5 | 54 | |
| 7 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 51 | |
| 8 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 50 | |
| 9 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 49 | |
| 10 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 59 | 61 | -2 | 46 | |
| 11 |
Espanyol
Home
|
38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 43 | 58 | -15 | 45 | |
| 13 | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 46 | 60 | -14 | 43 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 43 | |
| 15 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 43 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 61 | -14 | 42 | |
| 17 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 42 | |
| 18 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 57 | -10 | 42 | |
| 19 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 41 | |
| 20 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 60 | -34 | 29 |
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Winner
Real Madrid
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