Postmatch editorial
Real Madrid followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Real Madrid 4-2 Athletic Club. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Gonzalo García put the first mark on the match 12', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Madrid led Shots on target 8-2. Real Madrid also shaded Possession 74%-26%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 65.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Real Madrid
65.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Real MadridReal Madrid
Athletic Club
8
2
Possession
Real MadridReal Madrid
Athletic Club
74%
26%
Total shots
Real MadridReal Madrid
Athletic Club
13
8