Match Analysis: Real Madrid vs Espanyol
Real Madrid vs Espanyol ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0.
Goals: R. Varane (Real Madrid, 37'), K. Benzema (Real Madrid, 79').
Real Madrid had 60% possession to Espanyol's 40%, with 18.00 shots to 6.00.
K. Benzema (Real Madrid) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Esteban GraneroYellow Card
EspanyolVinícius JúniorYellow Card
Real MadridR. VaraneK. Benzema
Real MadridFernando CaleroYellow Card
EspanyolFerland MendyYellow Card
Real MadridOut: Wu LeiIn: Víctor Campuzano
EspanyolOut: T. KroosIn: L. Modrić
Real MadridOut: GraneroIn: Pol Lozano
EspanyolFederico ValverdeYellow Card
Real MadridK. BenzemaF. Valverde
Real MadridFerland MendyYellow Card
Real MadridFerland MendyRed Card
Real MadridOut: J. CalleriIn: Melendo
EspanyolOut: RodrygoIn: Brahim Díaz
Real MadridOut: Vinícius JúniorIn: Éder Militão
Real MadridSergi DarderYellow Card
EspanyolTEAM DATA
Match statistics
Real MadridStatistic
Espanyol
60%
Possession
40%
18
Total Shots
6
8
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Blocked Shots
2
12
Shots Inside Box
4
6
Shots Outside Box
2
5
Corners
3
0
Offsides
1
15
Fouls
13
4
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
528
Total Passes
344
436
Accurate Passes
251
2
Goalkeeper Saves
6
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Real Madrid
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: Z. Zidane
Starting XI
- 2Daniel CarvajalD
- 4Sergio RamosD
- 5Raphaël VaraneD
- 8Toni KroosM
- 9Karim BenzemaF
- 13Thibaut CourtoisG
- 14CasemiroM
- 15Federico ValverdeM
- 23Ferland MendyD
- 25Vinícius JúniorF
- 27RodrygoF
Substitutes (7)
Espanyol
Formation 3-1-4-2 · Coach: Pablo Machín
Starting XI
- 7Wu LeiF
- 10Sergi DarderM
- 12Jonathan CalleriF
- 13Diego LópezG
- 15David LópezD
- 17Didac VilaM
- 20Bernardo EspinosaD
- 21Marc RocaM
- 23Esteban GraneroM
- 24Fernando CaleroD
- 34Victor Gómez PereaM
Substitutes (7)
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Real Madrid
K. Benzema
Rating 8.3 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 3 shots on target
2
Espanyol
Diego López
Rating 7.8 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Real Madrid
R. Varane
Rating 8.1 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior
Rating 8.1 · 0 G · 0 A · 3 SOT
5
Real Madrid
F. Valverde
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT
6
Real Madrid
T. Courtois
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
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FINAL RESULT
Real Madrid vs Espanyol match analysis
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