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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Real Madrid

Espanyol

Real Madrid

3

5

Possession

Real Madrid

Espanyol

Real Madrid

33%

67%

Corners

Real Madrid

Espanyol

Real Madrid

5

6