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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
AlcoyanoAlcoyano
Real Madrid
7
3
Total shots
Real MadridAlcoyano
Real Madrid
9
13
Shots on target
AlcoyanoAlcoyano
Real Madrid
5
4