Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Real Madrid

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

Joselu put the first mark on the match 54', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Madrid led Shots on target 1-5. Real Madrid also shaded Total shots 2-15.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 94.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Real Madrid

94.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Real Madrid

Arandina

Real Madrid

1

5

Total shots

Real Madrid

Arandina

Real Madrid

2

15

Possession

Real Madrid

Arandina

Real Madrid

22%

78%