Espanyol vs Real Madrid Espanyol vs Real Madrid
Vainqueur: Real Madrid
Mi-temps 0 – 0
Espanyol
4-2-3-1
Manolo Gonzalez
Mi-temps: 0 – 0
Vainqueur: Real Madrid
Real Madrid
4-2-3-1
Alvaro Arbeloa
Temps plein
0 – 2
Temps plein
0 – 2
Mi-temps
0 – 0
Buteurs
Francisco Garcia
Ferland Mendy
Brahim Diaz
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Vinicius Junior
Away
Omar El Hilali
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Omar El Hilali
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Edu Exposito
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Trent Alexander-Arnold
Away
Gonzalo Garcia
Brahim Diaz
Franco Mastantuono
Thiago Pitarch
Vinicius Junior
Passe decisive : Gonzalo Garcia
Charles Pickel
Edu Exposito
Antoniu Roca
Ruben Sanchez
Vinicius Junior
Passe decisive : Jude Bellingham
Kike Garcia
Roberto Fernandez
Jofre Carreras
Ramon Terrats
Pere Milla
Tyrhys Dolan
Gonzalo Garcia
Away
Cesar Palacios
Vinicius Junior
Eduardo Camavinga
Aurelien Tchouameni
Urko Gonzalez
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Espanyol vs Real Sociedad
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BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Espanyol
4-2-3-1 · Manolo Gonzalez
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (12)
Blessés (1)
Suspendus (1)
Real Madrid
4-2-3-1 · Alvaro Arbeloa
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (11)
Blessés (6)
Rapport de match Espanyol vs Real Madrid : résultat et analyse tactique
Le Real Madrid a envoyé un signal fort au RCDE Stadium en s’imposant 2-0 face à l’Espanyol, un succès qui a rétabli des repères de contrôle et de maîtrise au moment où chaque point comptait pour la suite de la saison. Dans une rencontre disputée à Barcelone, cette victoire a surtout montré que l’équipe merengue avait su transformer sa possession et ses bonnes séquences en efficacité réelle, avec deux buts après la pause qui ont changé la lecture du match et peuvent modifier les attentes pour les prochaines journées.
Le score nul à la mi-temps, 0-0, avait laissé planer une certaine tension. L’Espanyol avait essayé de rester compact dans un 4-2-3-1 prudent, mais le Real Madrid a progressivement imposé un rythme plus fluide, notamment dans les transitions offensives et les déplacements entre les lignes. La différence s’est dessinée au retour des vestiaires, quand les Madrilènes ont trouvé davantage d’espace entre le bloc local et sa première ligne de pression.
La bascule après l’heure de jeu
Le match a vraiment pris une autre couleur à la 55e minute. Vinicius Junior a servi Gonzalo Garcia, qui a ouvert le score et a récompensé une séquence offensive bien construite. Ce but a confirmé l’idée d’un Real Madrid capable de faire parler la qualité de ses courses, la justesse de ses appuis et l’intelligence de ses décalages. Dix minutes plus tard, Vinicius Junior a lui-même doublé la mise à la 66e minute, cette fois sur une passe de Jude Bellingham, et le scénario est alors devenu beaucoup plus favorable aux visiteurs.
Ce deuxième but a clairement pesé sur le plan mental. L’Espanyol a tenté de réagir, mais l’écart de contrôle s’est vu dans les moments clés, avec un Real plus calme dans ses sorties de balle et plus tranchant dans les zones de finition. Le score final de 2-0 a ainsi traduit une domination progressive plutôt qu’un simple coup d’éclat, avec des moments de haute qualité répétés au fil de la seconde période.
Lecture tactique et gestion du banc
Sur le plan tactique, les choix d’Alvaro Arbeloa ont semblé optimiser l’espacement et la qualité des occasions créées. Son Real Madrid a mieux occupé les intervalles, ce qui a forcé l’Espanyol à défendre plus bas et à subir davantage les changements de rythme. À l’inverse, Manolo Gonzalez a vu son équipe sanctionnée dans ses déséquilibres au mauvais moment, notamment lorsque les lignes se sont étirées après la pause.
La rencontre a aussi été marquée par six substitutions au total, un chiffre qui a influencé la physionomie du second acte. Ces ajustements ont contribué à modifier les dynamiques de pressing et de transitions, tout en permettant au Real de conserver de la fraîcheur dans les zones offensives. L’Espanyol, lui, a cherché des solutions sans parvenir à remettre en cause le clean sheet adverse.
- Score final : Espanyol 0-2 Real Madrid.
- Mi-temps : 0-0, preuve d’un début de match fermé et équilibré.
- Buteurs : Gonzalo Garcia à la 55e minute, puis Vinicius Junior à la 66e minute.
- Passes décisives : Vinicius Junior sur le premier but, Jude Bellingham sur le second.
- Cartons jaunes : 3 pour l’Espanyol, 4 pour le Real Madrid.
- Les deux équipes ont évolué en 4-2-3-1, mais le Real a mieux exploité ses espaces offensifs.
Dans cette affiche de Primera Division, le Real Madrid a donc offert une prestation solide, sans excès, mais avec une vraie clarté dans l’exécution. Pour le public en Algérie, ce type de performance a rappelé l’importance des détails tactiques dans les grands rendez-vous du football espagnol, surtout quand une équipe parvient à faire basculer un match grâce à la précision de ses attaques placées et à la qualité de ses transitions.
Du côté de l’Espanyol, la déception a surtout porté sur le manque de tranchant dans les moments décisifs. L’équipe n’a pas manqué d’engagement, mais elle a souffert dès que le Real a accéléré et a mieux contrôlé les zones de deuxième ballon. Le résultat a ainsi confirmé que les opportunités concédées face à une équipe de ce niveau se payaient rapidement, en particulier lorsque l’adversaire trouvait le bon tempo au bon moment.
La suite s’annonçait donc importante pour les deux camps : le Real Madrid a pu capitaliser sur une victoire convaincante pour réévaluer ses ambitions immédiates, tandis que l’Espanyol a dû repartir avec des enseignements clairs sur l’équilibre de son bloc et la gestion des temps faibles.
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
À l’RCDE Stadium, Espanyol et Real Madrid avanceront vers un rendez-vous qui pèsera surtout sur la gestion de la pression. Au-delà du classement, cette affiche de Primera Division représentera un test de caractère et de discipline tactique : Espanyol cherchera à transformer l’intensité à domicile en énergie positive, tandis que Real Madrid devra assumer le statut d’équipe attendue et rester lucide dans les moments de bascule. Pour le public en Algérie, ce type de choc gardera une forte résonance, car il réunira tension, prestige et lecture fine des temps faibles.
Le scénario le plus probable s’installera autour du contrôle des phases de possession et de la qualité des occasions créées plutôt que sur des chiffres avancés. Avec deux blocs annoncés en 4-2-3-1, le duel devrait se jouer dans les couloirs, entre pressing ciblé, sorties de balle propres et transitions rapides. Espanyol devra trouver le juste équilibre : presser sans se désorganiser, fermer l’axe sans reculer trop bas, et surtout protéger la zone devant sa défense lorsque le premier rideau sera battu.
Pour Manolo Gonzalez, l’enjeu tactique sera clair : maintenir une agressivité utile, mais sans ouvrir d’espaces entre les lignes. Si Espanyol parvient à réduire la qualité des premières passes madrilènes, le match pourrait s’installer dans un rythme plus fragmenté, favorable à une bataille de duels et de coups de pied arrêtés. En revanche, si la ligne de pressing se casse trop vite, Real Madrid trouvera davantage de zones pour accélérer et faire basculer les séquences de transition.
Une rencontre de contrôle, de patience et de nervosité
Real Madrid abordera ce déplacement avec une attente forte autour de sa capacité à imposer le tempo sans se précipiter. Alvaro Arbeloa pourrait voir son banc devenir un levier majeur si le score restait fermé après l’heure de jeu. Dans ce type de match, le timing des changements, la fraîcheur des entrants et la capacité à réajuster les distances entre les lignes pourraient faire la différence, surtout si Espanyol parvient à contenir les premières vagues offensives.
Le match pourrait donc se décider sur des détails simples mais décisifs : une récupération haute, une seconde balle mieux négociée, ou un corner bien exécuté. Dans une opposition aussi serrée, la discipline défensive comptera autant que la justesse technique. Real Madrid cherchera sans doute à installer davantage de possession dans le camp adverse, tandis qu’Espanyol tentera de choisir ses moments pour sortir vite et exploiter les transitions.
Les points à surveiller
- La capacité d’Espanyol à presser sans casser son organisation défensive.
- La gestion des espaces dans le dos des milieux, zone clé des transitions.
- Le comportement des deux blocs sur les phases arrêtées, souvent déterminantes dans les matchs fermés.
- Le rôle du banc de Real Madrid si l’équilibre persiste au-delà de la première heure.
- La qualité des premières relances, qui influencera directement le rythme et la territorialité.
Dans cette affiche programmée le 2026-05-03 à 19:00 UTC, la pression ne viendra pas seulement du prestige du nom adverse, mais aussi de ce qu’un résultat pourrait signifier pour la suite. Pour Espanyol, une prestation maîtrisée renforcerait la confiance et la stabilité. Pour Real Madrid, un match bien géré conforterait l’idée d’un groupe capable de répondre dans les contextes les plus tendus. À l’inverse, toute approximation dans les phases de contrôle pourrait laisser s’installer le doute.
Le récit du match s’écrira donc moins dans l’abondance d’occasions que dans la manière de les créer et de les empêcher. Avec deux entraîneurs qui devront surveiller de près l’équilibre de leurs blocs, la soirée pourrait rester longtemps ouverte. C’est précisément ce qui donnera à cette rencontre sa portée : une confrontation de méthode, de sang-froid et de résistance mentale.
- Espanyol cherchera à transformer la pression du RCDE Stadium en avantage compétitif.
- Real Madrid devra rester propre dans ses transitions pour éviter les temps faibles prolongés.
- Le 4-2-3-1 des deux côtés pourrait produire un match très cadré, avec peu d’espaces centraux.
- Les ajustements après la pause pourraient peser lourd si le score demeurait serré.
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Cesar Palacios is penalised for pushing Jofre Carreras
Ball possession: Espanyol: 33%, Real Madrid: 67%.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Real Madrid with a deserved victory after a fine display
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Franco Mastantuono creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Jude Bellingham as he directs a shot on target, but Marko Dmitrovic saves it
Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
A player from Espanyol takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Pere Milla from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Gonzalo Garcia wins an air challenge against Leandro Cabrera
The referee signals a free kick as Fernando Calero from Espanyol trips Jude Bellingham
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Real Madrid: 66%.
Cesar Palacios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid trips Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Charles Pickel from Espanyol trips Franco Mastantuono
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Leandro Cabrera makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A shot by Carlos Romero is blocked
Eduardo Camavinga successfully blocks the shot
Pere Milla from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the right.
Carlos Romero from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Omar El Hilali wins an air challenge against Francisco Garcia
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The Espanyol fans have had enough. They are leaving the stadium.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cesar Palacios
Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Real Madrid: 66%.
After a tactical foul, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Vinicius Junior is leaving the field to be replaced by Cesar Palacios in a tactical substitution.
Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
Aurelien Tchouameni is leaving the field to be replaced by Eduardo Camavinga in a tactical substitution.
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Charles Pickel is penalised for pushing Franco Mastantuono
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Federico Valverde is penalised for pushing Jofre Carreras
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Vinicius Junior creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
Gonzalo Garcia goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Gonzalo Garcia but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Gonzalo Garcia finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Vinicius Junior creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Franco Mastantuono as he directs a shot on target, but Marko Dmitrovic saves it
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antoniu Roca 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: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
The cross by Pere Milla from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Charles Pickel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antoniu Roca makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
Obstruction as Trent Alexander-Arnold cuts off the run of Jofre Carreras. A free-kick is awarded.
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the left.
Obstruction as Gonzalo Garcia cuts off the run of Marko Dmitrovic. A free-kick is awarded.
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
The cross by Omar El Hilali from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Good effort by Carlos Romero as he directs a shot on target, but Andriy Lunin saves it
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Antoniu Roca from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Fernando Calero from Espanyol trips Francisco Garcia
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Omar El Hilali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid trips Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
Yellow card for Gonzalo Garcia
Gonzalo Garcia is shown a yellow card by the referee
Pere Milla from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
A chance presents itself to Kike Garcia from Espanyol but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Real Madrid
A shot by Charles Pickel is blocked
Antonio Ruediger successfully blocks the shot
Ramon Terrats is leaving the field to be replaced by Jofre Carreras in a tactical substitution.
Roberto Fernandez is leaving the field to be replaced by Kike Garcia in a tactical substitution.
Tyrhys Dolan is leaving the field to be replaced by Pere Milla in a tactical substitution.
Vinicius Junior is penalised for pushing Roberto Fernandez
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the left.
Federico Valverde from Real Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fernando Calero
Francisco Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ramon Terrats is penalised for pushing Vinicius Junior
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Real Madrid: 66%.
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Real Madrid 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
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Jude Bellingham creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
G O O O A A A L - Vinicius Junior scores with the right foot!
Jude Bellingham provided the assist for the goal.
Vinicius Junior made the key pass for the goal!
A wonderful team goal!
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
Ramon Terrats from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate is penalised for pushing Aurelien Tchouameni
Fernando Calero from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Vinicius Junior
Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Jude Bellingham is blocked
Charles Pickel successfully blocks the shot
The match resumes with a drop ball
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol start a counter attack
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Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Edu Exposito is leaving the field to be replaced by Charles Pickel in a tactical substitution.
Ruben Sanchez is leaving the field to be replaced by Antoniu Roca in a tactical substitution.
Edu Exposito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid trips Tyrhys Dolan
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
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.
Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
Gonzalo Garcia goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Gonzalo Garcia but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Gonzalo Garcia finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
Gonzalo Garcia goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Gonzalo Garcia but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Gonzalo Garcia finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The cross by Carlos Romero from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A shot by Ramon Terrats is blocked
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Dean Huijsen successfully blocks the shot
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Gonzalo Garcia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
G O O O A A A L - Vinicius Junior scores with the right foot!
Gonzalo Garcia provided the assist for the goal.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Real Madrid: 64%.
Vinicius Junior made the key pass for the goal!
A wonderful team goal!
Carlos Romero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Espanyol start a counter attack
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brahim Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Gonzalo Garcia in a tactical substitution.
Thiago Pitarch is leaving the field to be replaced by Franco Mastantuono in a tactical substitution.
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
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
Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Edu Exposito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dean Huijsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Real Madrid: 66%.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Dangerous challenge by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid. Tyrhys Dolan on the receiving end of that.
Yellow card for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold is shown a yellow card by the referee
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyrhys Dolan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ruben Sanchez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ramon Terrats makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thiago Pitarch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The second half is underway
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fernando Calero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Edu Exposito is blocked
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Leandro Cabrera sends a header towards goal, but Andriy Lunin is there to comfortably save it
Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 33%, Real Madrid: 67%.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
A shot by Ramon Terrats is blocked
Trent Alexander-Arnold successfully blocks the shot
Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
Dean Huijsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Edu Exposito from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thiago Pitarch
After a tactical foul, Edu Exposito sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid trips Omar El Hilali
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Real Madrid: 65%.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
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.
Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid sends an effort wide of target
Brahim Diaz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Brahim Diaz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Brahim Diaz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Edu Exposito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Tyrhys Dolan is penalised for pushing Vinicius Junior
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
Francisco Garcia from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Carlos Romero is blocked
Antonio Ruediger successfully blocks the shot
Roberto Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Real Madrid: 66%.
The cross by Francisco Garcia from Real Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Federico Valverde sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
Goal kick for Real Madrid
The referee signals a free kick as Urko Gonzalez de Zarate from Espanyol trips Vinicius Junior
Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
A chance presents itself to Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Ball possession: Espanyol: 33%, Real Madrid: 67%.
Antonio Ruediger from Real Madrid is ruled offside
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dean Huijsen wins an air challenge against Roberto Fernandez
The referee signals a free kick as Omar El Hilali from Espanyol trips Vinicius Junior
The referee signals a free kick as Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol trips Jude Bellingham
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tyrhys Dolan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
Aurelien Tchouameni sends a header towards goal, but Marko Dmitrovic is there to comfortably save it
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Thiago Pitarch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Espanyol: 33%, Real Madrid: 67%.
Jude Bellingham hand-balls
Jude Bellingham controls the ball with his hand
The cross by Carlos Romero from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ramon Terrats from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
Ramon Terrats goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ramon Terrats but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ramon Terrats finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Dean Huijsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
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
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from Espanyol.
NO CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee revokes the awarded card for Omar El Hilali from Espanyol.
Yellow card for Omar El Hilali
Omar El Hilali is shown a yellow card by the referee
Ball possession: Espanyol: 28%, Real Madrid: 72%.
Real Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The ref blows his whistle. Omar El Hilali charged Vinicius Junior from behind and it's a free-kick
The card for Omar El Hilali from Espanyol was disallowed via VAR intervention.
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
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.
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
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
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Espanyol: 26%, Real Madrid: 74%.
Brahim Diaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dean Huijsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ramon Terrats hand-balls
Ramon Terrats controls the ball with his hand
Fernando Calero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Francisco Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid is ruled offside
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid trips Roberto Fernandez
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%.
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the left.
A chance presents itself to Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Espanyol
Dean Huijsen wins an air challenge against Roberto Fernandez
Ferland Mendy is injured and is replaced by Francisco Garcia.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Antonio Ruediger is blocked
Ramon Terrats successfully blocks the shot
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Madrid start a counter attack
Obstruction as Fernando Calero cuts off the run of Jude Bellingham. A free-kick is awarded.
Ferland Mendy is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ferland Mendy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ferland Mendy is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Urko Gonzalez de Zarate is penalised for pushing Vinicius Junior
Ball possession: Espanyol: 28%, Real Madrid: 72%.
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.
A shot by Vinicius Junior is blocked
Omar El Hilali successfully blocks the shot
Carlos Romero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Fernandez wins an air challenge against Dean Huijsen
Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Edu Exposito relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
A shot by Jude Bellingham is blocked
Leandro Cabrera successfully blocks the shot
The ref blows his whistle. Dean Huijsen charged Ruben Sanchez from behind and it's a free-kick
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Espanyol are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Espanyol: 12%, Real Madrid: 88%.
Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Espanyol are trying to create something here.
Ruben Sanchez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Real Madrid
Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
The cross by Ruben Sanchez from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
Roberto Fernandez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Roberto Fernandez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Roberto Fernandez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ruben Sanchez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Federico Valverde is blocked
Ruben Sanchez successfully blocks the shot
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
The referee starts the match
Real Madrid kick-off, and the game is underway.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
Edu Exposito from Espanyol commits a foul by elbowing Jude Bellingham
Welcome to RCDE Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to RCDE Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to RCDE Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to RCDE Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to RCDE Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from RCDE Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
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