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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
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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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
Real Madrid a quitté le RCDE Stadium avec une victoire nette 2-0 qui a surtout pesé par sa signification : ce succès a relancé son autorité dans cette fin de saison et a envoyé un signal clair pour la suite du championnat. Après une première période fermée, conclue sur un 0-0, les Madrilènes ont trouvé les bons réglages au retour des vestiaires, ont mieux occupé les couloirs et ont fini par faire sauter le verrou d’Espanyol grâce à deux actions construites et bien exécutées. Pour les lecteurs en Tunisie, ce genre de victoire à l’extérieur a confirmé la capacité d’un grand club à imposer son tempo dans un match longtemps verrouillé.
Une seconde période qui a changé le rythme
Le scénario a basculé à la 55e minute lorsque Vinicius Junior a ouvert le score, servi par Gonzalo Garcia. Ce premier but a été le point de rupture : jusqu’alors, Espanyol avait réussi à limiter les espaces dans un 4-2-3-1 discipliné, mais la qualité des transitions madrilènes a fini par créer la différence. Onze minutes plus tard, Vinicius Junior a de nouveau frappé, cette fois sur une passe décisive de Jude Bellingham à la 66e minute. En deux séquences, Real Madrid a transformé un match fermé en victoire pleinement maîtrisée.
Le score final a reflété une domination devenue plus nette après l’heure de jeu. Les hommes d’Alvaro Arbeloa ont donné l’impression d’avoir gardé le contrôle des zones clés, avec une circulation plus fluide, une meilleure occupation de la largeur et des courses plus justes dans le dernier tiers. Le tableau des statistiques a aussi parlé : 2 buts pour Madrid, 0 pour Espanyol, et un total de 7 avertissements distribués, dont 3 côté local et 4 côté visiteur, ce qui a montré un match engagé mais sans dérapage.
Les ajustements tactiques ont fait la différence
Le jugement tactique a penché en faveur d’Alvaro Arbeloa, dont les choix ont semblé optimiser l’espacement entre les lignes et la qualité des occasions créées. Real Madrid n’a pas forcé le rythme inutilement en première période ; il a plutôt attendu que les blocs d’Espanyol se désorganisent légèrement pour accélérer au bon moment. Cette patience a été payante, surtout après la pause, lorsque les Madrilènes ont trouvé davantage de profondeur et de présence dans les zones décisives.
Manolo Gonzalez, de son côté, a vu son plan être puni sur des instants précis où l’équilibre collectif s’est rompu. Espanyol n’a pas manqué d’application, mais ses déséquilibres au moment des pertes de balle et sa difficulté à fermer les demi-espaces ont offert à Real Madrid les ouvertures recherchées. Le 4-2-3-1 catalan a tenu pendant une heure, puis a cédé face à la montée en intensité adverse et à la justesse des remplaçants et ajustements madrilènes.
Ce qu’il faut retenir du match
- Real Madrid a confirmé son contrôle du match avec une victoire 2-0 obtenue après un 0-0 à la pause.
- Vinicius Junior a marqué deux fois, à la 55e et à la 66e minute, et a été le grand homme de la soirée.
- Les passes décisives de Gonzalo Garcia puis de Jude Bellingham ont illustré la qualité collective du dernier tiers.
- Les 6 substitutions ont influencé la dynamique de la seconde période et ont aidé à maintenir l’intensité.
- Les 4 cartons jaunes madrilènes et les 3 reçus par Espanyol ont témoigné d’un duel disputé dans les duels et les transitions.
Dans cette rencontre de Primera Division, le résultat a pu servir de base pour les prochains tours : Real Madrid a pris plus qu’un simple succès, il a retrouvé une forme de certitude dans son jeu. Espanyol, lui, a payé le prix de ses déséquilibres à des moments charnières, sans être dépassé sur toute la ligne. Dans un match où la patience et la précision ont compté davantage que le volume d’attaques, la hiérarchie a fini par se manifester avec clarté.
Real Madrid a donc validé un succès qui a compté autant pour le classement que pour l’élan mental avant la suite, tandis qu’Espanyol a laissé entrevoir une base compétitive mais encore trop fragile dans les phases décisives. Le contenu a été cohérent avec un match de haut niveau, et la différence s’est faite sur la qualité des gestes au bon moment, non sur la domination territoriale seule.
Pour suivre d’autres analyses après match, consultez Voir les dernières cotes et offres.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
À l’RCDE Stadium, Espanyol et Real Madrid aborderont ce rendez-vous de Primera Division comme un véritable test de caractère. Le thème sera clair dès le coup d’envoi : la pression, la gestion des temps faibles et la capacité à rester discipliné lorsque l’intensité montera. Pour Espanyol, l’enjeu sera de transformer l’énergie du stade en avance psychologique. Pour Real Madrid, il s’agira de confirmer son statut en contrôlant les moments clés sans se laisser entraîner dans un match heurté. Dans une lecture pensée pour le public de Tunisie, ce duel parlera surtout de momentum, de lucidité et de maîtrise collective.
Le contexte donnera à cette rencontre une valeur particulière. Espanyol cherchera à imposer un pressing assez agressif pour perturber la première relance madrilène, mais sans ouvrir trop d’espaces entre les lignes. C’est là que Manolo Gonzalez sera jugé : sa capacité à trouver l’équilibre entre intensité défensive et rest-defense, c’est-à-dire la protection du dos de l’équipe après perte de balle, pourrait peser lourd. Face à une équipe capable d’accélérer très vite en transitions, le moindre désordre pourrait devenir une occasion nette.
Real Madrid, sous la direction d’Alvaro Arbeloa, devrait s’appuyer sur son contrôle des phases de possession et sur une qualité de chance supérieure dans les zones dangereuses. Le 4-2-3-1 annoncé de part et d’autre laisse présager un duel de blocs assez serrés, avec beaucoup de vigilance dans l’axe et des couloirs potentiellement décisifs. Si le match restait verrouillé après l’heure de jeu, la gestion du banc côté madrilène pourrait devenir un facteur déterminant, car le timing des changements influencera la fraîcheur, le rythme et la capacité à casser l’organisation adverse.
Un match de contrôle, de patience et de discipline
Sans métriques avancées pour isoler chaque détail, la lecture la plus crédible passera par trois axes simples : la qualité des situations créées, la capacité à contrôler les transitions, et l’efficacité sur coups de pied arrêtés. Dans ce registre, Espanyol aura besoin d’un match propre dans sa moitié de terrain, tandis que Real Madrid cherchera à faire parler sa capacité à monopoliser le ballon au bon moment, puis à accélérer dans les espaces. Le premier but, s’il arrive, pourrait changer l’économie de la rencontre et forcer l’autre camp à sortir davantage.
- Espanyol devra presser avec mesure pour éviter de s’exposer dans son dos.
- Real Madrid devrait chercher à étirer le bloc adverse avant de frapper entre les lignes.
- Les transitions offensives seront un point de bascule potentiel des deux côtés.
- Les coups de pied arrêtés pourront prendre une importance accrue dans un match de tension.
- Le coaching dans le dernier tiers du match pourrait peser si le score restait serré.
Ce que ce duel dira sur les deux équipes
Au-delà du résultat, cette affiche dira beaucoup sur la solidité mentale d’Espanyol face à un adversaire de très haut niveau. Un match sérieux, compact et courageux renforcerait l’idée d’une équipe capable de tenir la pression dans les grands rendez-vous. Pour Real Madrid, l’enjeu sera différent mais tout aussi exigeant : il faudra confirmer une forme de maîtrise sans perdre en tranchant, surtout si la partie devient fermée et que les minutes avancent sans rupture nette.
Dans ce type de rencontre, les détails tactiques prennent vite le dessus sur le récit général. Un bon alignement défensif, une récupération haute bien exploitée, ou un simple déséquilibre provoqué au bon moment pourraient suffire à changer la dynamique. Le public attendra une opposition sérieuse, lisible et intense, avec un vrai duel d’ajustements entre les deux bancs. Pour une audience tunisienne qui suit de près la Liga, ce match offrira une lecture intéressante de la gestion de la pression dans un contexte espagnol toujours exigeant.
- Si Espanyol tient le rythme du premier quart d’heure, la confiance locale pourrait monter.
- Si Real Madrid impose ses phases de contrôle, la rencontre pourrait basculer vers une domination territoriale.
- Une sortie propre sous pression sera essentielle pour éviter les pertes dangereuses.
- Le duel des entraîneurs, Manolo Gonzalez face à Alvaro Arbeloa, restera un fil conducteur majeur.
Au final, Espanyol vs Real Madrid ressemblera à une confrontation où la discipline tactique comptera autant que le talent individuel. Les deux équipes auront une mission précise : résister à la pression sans perdre leur structure, puis saisir la bonne fenêtre pour faire la différence. Si le match reste fermé longtemps, les décisions prises depuis le banc et la qualité des dernières minutes pourront devenir le vrai centre de gravité de cette soirée de Primera Division. Découvrez plus d’analyses sur Voir les dernières cotes et offres.
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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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