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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
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Omar El Hilali
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Omar El Hilali
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Edu Exposito
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Trent Alexander-Arnold
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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
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Cesar Palacios
Vinicius Junior
Eduardo Camavinga
Aurelien Tchouameni
Urko Gonzalez
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RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
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ThrowsIn
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YellowCards
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DangerousAttacks
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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
Cette victoire 2-0 du Real Madrid au RCDE Stadium a envoyé un signal clair : le champion a retrouvé une maîtrise capable de recaler les attentes pour les prochaines journées, tandis qu’Espanyol a payé ses déséquilibres tactiques au plus mauvais moment. Dans un match resté fermé à la pause, les Merengue ont fini par imposer leur contrôle, transformer leurs temps forts en occasions de haute qualité et faire basculer la rencontre grâce à Vinicius Junior, puis à une seconde réalisation qui a confirmé la supériorité madrilène.
Le score nul de 0-0 à la mi-temps avait laissé penser à une soirée de patience, avec des blocs en 4-2-3-1 des deux côtés et un rapport de forces encore contenable pour les Catalans. Mais la suite a montré une différence nette dans l’occupation des espaces, la qualité des transitions et la précision dans les trente derniers mètres. Le Real Madrid a graduellement installé son rythme, tandis qu’Espanyol a subi davantage dans les moments où l’organisation défensive s’est allongée. Pour le public marocain qui suit la Liga de près, ce type de match a rappelé combien le détail tactique pouvait peser dans une course au titre ou aux places européennes.
Le tournant après la pause
L’ouverture du score est arrivée à la 55e minute, quand Vinicius Junior a trouvé la faille après une passe décisive de Gonzalo Garcia. Ce premier but a changé la physionomie du match : Espanyol a dû s’ouvrir davantage, et le Real Madrid a alors profité de davantage d’espaces pour accélérer en transitions. Onze minutes plus tard, à la 66e minute, Vinicius Junior a de nouveau frappé, cette fois servi par Jude Bellingham, scellant presque définitivement le résultat. Ces deux actions ont résumé la soirée madrilène : des mouvements propres, des bons angles de passe et une finition sereine dans les moments-clés.
Le contenu a confirmé une lecture tactique très solide d’Alvaro Arbeloa. Ses choix ont semblé optimiser l’espacement entre les lignes, ce qui a facilité la circulation du ballon et amélioré la qualité des chances créées. Le Real Madrid n’a pas seulement dominé en possession ; il a surtout mieux choisi ses accélérations, sans se précipiter. À l’inverse, Manolo González a vu son équipe être punie à des instants précis, notamment lorsque les couvertures latérales et les distances entre milieux et défense ont été moins cohérentes. Le plan d’Espanyol n’a pas totalement disparu, mais il a été fragilisé au moment où la concentration devait rester maximale.
Ce que disent les chiffres et les ajustements
- Le score final a été de 0-2, après une première période restée stérile.
- Vinicius Junior a inscrit les deux buts madrilènes aux 55e et 66e minutes.
- Le match a été disputé avec deux formations identiques en 4-2-3-1, mais le Real Madrid a mieux exploité les espaces.
- Le décompte des avertissements a montré un duel engagé : 3 cartons jaunes pour Espanyol, 4 pour le Real Madrid.
- Les 6 substitutions ont influencé la dynamique de la seconde période, avec des impacts visibles sur le tempo et la densité au milieu.
La gestion des remplacements a eu une vraie importance après l’heure de jeu. Les six changements ont modifié le visage de la seconde période, notamment dans la fraîcheur des courses, la protection des couloirs et la continuité du pressing. Le Real Madrid a mieux accompagné ses temps forts après les entrées successives, ce qui a maintenu la pression sur la dernière ligne d’Espanyol. De son côté, l’équipe locale n’a pas trouvé suffisamment de continuité pour installer une réaction durable, malgré quelques séquences de possession plus longues.
Sur le plan individuel, Vinicius Junior s’est nettement distingué par son efficacité et son influence dans les transitions offensives. Son impact a été celui d’un joueur qui a su faire la différence au bon moment, sans excès ni dispersion. Jude Bellingham a également apporté une contribution importante dans la dernière passe, pendant que Gonzalo Garcia a signé l’assist du premier but, un rôle précieux dans la construction de l’ouverture du score. Côté Espanyol, la prestation est restée digne mais frustrante, car l’équipe n’a pas été incapable de rivaliser dans l’intensité, seulement moins juste dans les zones décisives.
Au final, cette victoire a offert au Real Madrid une base psychologique utile pour la suite : elle a validé un contrôle converti en efficacité, sans forcément multiplier les occasions, mais en frappant au moment opportun. Pour Espanyol, la lecture a été plus sévère : la structure a tenu jusqu’à la pause, puis les déséquilibres ont été exposés avec méthode. Le résultat a donc pesé au-delà des trois points, puisqu’il a redéfini le rapport de force et remis le Real Madrid dans une dynamique de haut niveau, dans un contexte suivi de près depuis le Maroc.
- Le Real Madrid a confirmé sa maîtrise dans les phases de transition.
- Espanyol a montré de la discipline, mais a manqué de stabilité sur les moments clés.
- Le double coup de Vinicius Junior a fait basculer un match longtemps verrouillé.
- Arbeloa a obtenu une réponse collective cohérente, avec une meilleure qualité d’espacement.
- La suite demandera à Espanyol plus de précision défensive, tandis que Madrid a entretenu une dynamique convaincante.
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
À l’RCDE Stadium, Espanyol et Real Madrid entreront dans une affiche qui ressemblera moins à un simple rendez-vous de championnat qu’à un vrai test de pression. Le sens du match sera clair dès les premières minutes : il s’agira de vérifier qui supportera le mieux l’enjeu, qui gardera sa discipline tactique, et qui saura transformer les temps forts en contrôle durable. Pour Espanyol, la rencontre pourrait peser sur la confiance et la continuité du projet ; pour Real Madrid, elle pourrait servir de baromètre de stabilité dans une phase où chaque point comptera dans la course au sommet.
Le contexte donnera à cette partie une dimension particulière, car les deux équipes évolueront dans des structures identiques en 4-2-3-1, ce qui promettra un duel très lisible dans les couloirs comme entre les lignes. Dans un match de ce type, la qualité des transitions, la gestion des secondes balles et la capacité à fermer l’axe après perte de balle seront probablement plus importantes qu’une simple possession stérile. Sans avancer de métriques sophistiquées, l’analyse passera surtout par le momentum, la qualité des occasions et les phases de contrôle. Dans le marché football du Maroc, cette affiche restera aussi suivie pour son impact symbolique : un club comme Real Madrid sera attendu au tournant, tandis qu’Espanyol cherchera à faire de son stade un lieu de résistance.
Espanyol : pressing mesuré et équilibre défensif
Pour Espanyol, la grande question sera celle de l’équilibre. L’équipe devra presser avec assez d’agressivité pour gêner la relance madrilène, sans ouvrir des espaces trop larges dans son dos. Manolo Gonzalez sera jugé sur cette capacité à doser l’effort : si le bloc monte trop haut sans coordination, les transitions adverses pourraient devenir dangereuses ; si le pressing reste trop passif, Real Madrid trouvera davantage de temps pour installer sa circulation et orienter le jeu vers les côtés.
Le rôle de la défense placée et du rest-defense sera central. Dans un 4-2-3-1, la manière dont le double pivot protégera l’axe après perte de balle déterminera souvent la qualité du match d’Espanyol. Si l’équipe parvient à garder ses distances entre les lignes, elle pourra couper les circuits de passe et forcer Real Madrid à jouer plus latéralement. Dans le cas contraire, les visiteurs pourraient accélérer sur quelques séquences courtes et créer des occasions nettes sans avoir besoin d’un volume énorme.
Real Madrid : contrôle, patience et timing du banc
De son côté, Alvaro Arbeloa devra probablement gérer un match de patience, dans lequel la maîtrise des phases de possession comptera autant que la capacité à accélérer au bon moment. Real Madrid cherchera sans doute à imposer un rythme contrôlé, à attirer le pressing adverse puis à attaquer les espaces laissés dans le dos des milieux. Le vrai enjeu viendra peut-être de la qualité des choix dans le dernier tiers, car face à un bloc compact, la précision sur les centres, les passes en retrait et les frappes à mi-distance pourra faire la différence.
Le timing des changements pourrait devenir un facteur décisif si le score restait nul après l’heure de jeu. Dans une rencontre fermée, un banc bien utilisé peut modifier la hauteur du pressing, la vitesse de circulation ou la fraîcheur dans les derniers gestes. Arbeloa pourrait alors attendre le moment où la fatigue, la tension ou une légère baisse de concentration ouvrirait une fenêtre tactique. Si le match restait équilibré, les ajustements de second souffle prendraient sans doute autant d’importance que le plan initial.
Les points de bascule à surveiller
- La capacité d’Espanyol à presser sans casser sa structure dans les transitions défensives.
- Le contrôle de Real Madrid dans les phases de possession installée et la gestion des attaques placées.
- Les duels sur les côtés, où le 4-2-3-1 de chaque camp pourrait révéler des avantages en un contre un.
- L’efficacité sur les coups de pied arrêtés, souvent décisive dans les matchs sous pression.
- La réponse mentale après le premier temps fort adverse, un moment souvent révélateur dans ce type d’opposition.
Le scénario le plus logique serait celui d’un match serré, rythmé par des séquences de contrôle alternées et quelques accélérations bien ciblées. Espanyol voudra montrer qu’il peut tenir le choc sans se désunir, tandis que Real Madrid cherchera à imposer sa supériorité technique sans tomber dans la précipitation. Dans une soirée de pression, la discipline collective, la gestion des transitions et la lucidité dans les zones de vérité pèseront plus lourd que les intentions affichées avant le coup d’envoi.
- Si Espanyol parvient à rester compact, le match pourrait longtemps rester ouvert.
- Si Real Madrid impose vite son tempo, la rencontre pourrait basculer vers un contrôle plus net.
- Si le score demeure serré après la première heure, les choix du banc prendront une valeur stratégique majeure.
- Le premier but, s’il venait, pourrait modifier le rapport de force et la gestion émotionnelle des deux équipes.
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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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