Postmatch editorial
Real Madrid made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Espanyol 0-2 Real Madrid. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Vinicius Junior put the first mark on the match 55', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Madrid led Shots on target 3-5. Real Madrid also shaded Possession 33%-67%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 55.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Real Madrid
55.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Real MadridEspanyol
Real Madrid
3
5
Possession
Real MadridEspanyol
Real Madrid
33%
67%
Corners
Real MadridEspanyol
Real Madrid
5
6