Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Real Madrid
The final score was Talavera CF 2-3 Real Madrid. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Kylian Mbappé put the first mark on the match 41', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Madrid led Shots on target 5-9. Real Madrid also shaded Possession 35%-65%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 90.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Real Madrid
90.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Real MadridTalavera CF
Real Madrid
5
9
Possession
Real MadridTalavera CF
Real Madrid
35%
65%
Corners
Real MadridTalavera CF
Real Madrid
5
11