Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Real Madrid

The final score was Alcoyano 1-3 Real Madrid. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when José Juan scored 78' for Real Madrid.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Alcoyano led Corners 7-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Real Madrid also shaded Total shots 9-13.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 80.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Real Madrid

80.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Alcoyano

Alcoyano

Real Madrid

7

3

Total shots

Real Madrid

Alcoyano

Real Madrid

9

13

Shots on target

Alcoyano

Alcoyano

Real Madrid

5

4