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Espanyol

1-2

Final

08/22/2026 · 12:30 PM

Real Madrid

Cala 30'

Jude Bellingham 9' Carlos Espí 90'

Win chance

62%Real Madridwhat happened · On the money

ESP 15%Draw 23%RMA 62%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

PreviewEspanyol and Real Madrid Clash in Season Opener With Even OddsThe provisional leader hosts the Whites in their league debut in a matchup that looks nearly dead even. Match reportReal Madrid Grinds Out Win at RCDE Stadium as Espí Strikes Deep in Stoppage TimeBellingham puts the visitors ahead early, Cala levels before halftime, and Espí delivers the winner in the 89th minute in a match Madrid controlled but found harder than expected.

Over 2.5 goals

75%

Over 2.5

Both teams to score

75%

Yes

Goals projection

1.5 - 1.5

~3.0

Espanyol 15°

Last 6

Goals / game1.51 / 1.51

When they score76-90'

Likely scorersRoberto Fernández 6Tyrhys Dolan 1Marcos Fernández 1

Real Madrid 4°

Last 6

Goals / game1.51 / 1.51

When they score76-90'

Likely scorersKylian Mbappé 7Jude Bellingham 3Carlos Espí 2

Season-trend estimate, not betting odds.

Match ends, Espanyol 1, Real Madrid 2.

90'+5'

Second Half ends, Espanyol 1, Real Madrid 2.

90'+4'

YellowPol Lozano (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card.

90'+4'

Carlos Espí (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'+4'

Foul by Vanja Drkusic (Espanyol).

90'+1'

YellowPere Milla (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card.

90'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

90'

GoalGoal! Espanyol 1, Real Madrid 2. Carlos Espí (Real Madrid) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.

88'

SubSubstitution, Espanyol. Jofre Carreras replaces Edu Expósito.

85'

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

85'

Foul by Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol).

84'

YellowEdu Expósito (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card.

84'

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

84'

Foul by Edu Expósito (Espanyol).

83'

Offside, Espanyol. Pere Milla is caught offside.

82'

Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).

82'

Rafel Bauzà (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

82'

ChanceAttempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Carlos Espí.

80'

SubSubstitution, Real Madrid. Carlos Espí replaces Jude Bellingham.

80'

SubSubstitution, Real Madrid. Trent Alexander-Arnold replaces Denzel Dumfries.

80'

SubSubstitution, Real Madrid. Eduardo Camavinga replaces Bernardo Silva.

79'

Ibrahima Konaté (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

79'

Foul by Roberto Fernández (Espanyol).

78'

Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jude Bellingham.

78'

ChanceFederico Valverde (Real Madrid) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box.

77'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Vanja Drkusic.

75'

SubSubstitution, Espanyol. Pere Milla replaces Javi Hernández.

75'

SubSubstitution, Espanyol. Pol Lozano replaces Urko González de Zárate.

75'

Handball by Javi Hernández (Espanyol).

73'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.

73'

Attempt blocked. Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yan Diomande.

70'

ChanceAttempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is too high. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.

70'

Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marc Cucurella.

69'

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

69'

Foul by Javi Hernández (Espanyol).

66'

Offside, Espanyol. Tyrhys Dolan is caught offside.

66'

SubSubstitution, Espanyol. Rafel Bauzà replaces Cala.

66'

SubSubstitution, Espanyol. Vanja Drkusic replaces Clemens Riedel.

64'

SubSubstitution, Real Madrid. Yan Diomande replaces Arda Güler.

64'

SubSubstitution, Real Madrid. Marc Cucurella replaces Álvaro Carreras.

63'

Foul by Bernardo Silva (Real Madrid).

63'

Javi Hernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

60'

ChanceAttempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from long range on the left is too high from a direct free kick.

59'

YellowClemens Riedel (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

59'

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.

59'

Foul by Clemens Riedel (Espanyol).

59'

ChanceAttempt saved. Ibrahima Konaté (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol). Assisted by Arda Güler with a cross.

58'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.

58'

Attempt blocked. Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Arda Güler with a cross.

57'

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

57'

Foul by Omar El Hilali (Espanyol).

56'

Arda Güler (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

56'

Foul by Cala (Espanyol).

53'

ChanceAttempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) header from very close range misses to the right following a corner.

53'

ChanceAttempt saved. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol). Assisted by Arda Güler with a cross.

53'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.

53'

Attempt blocked. Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Arda Güler.

52'

Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.

52'

Foul by Roberto Fernández (Espanyol).

50'

Foul by Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid).

50'

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol) wins a free kick on the left wing.

49'

ChanceAttempt missed. Cala (Espanyol) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.

47'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Omar El Hilali.

46'

Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

46'

Foul by Cala (Espanyol).

Second Half begins Espanyol 1, Real Madrid 1.

45'+4'

First Half ends, Espanyol 1, Real Madrid 1.

45'+2'

ChanceAttempt saved. Edu Expósito (Espanyol) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid). Assisted by Roberto Fernández.

45'+2'

ChanceAttempt missed. Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) header from very close range misses to the left.

45'

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

45'

Handball by Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid).

44'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Roberto Fernández.

44'

Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Federico Valverde.

43'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Tyrhys Dolan.

43'

Corner to Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Núñez.

42'

ChanceAttempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Arda Güler with a through ball.

41'

Foul by Federico Valverde (Real Madrid).

41'

Urko González de Zárate (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

40'

Foul by Bernardo Silva (Real Madrid).

40'

Javi Hernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

39'

Arda Güler (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

39'

Foul by Roger Hinojo (Espanyol).

38'

ChanceAttempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol). Assisted by Bernardo Silva.

36'

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

36'

Foul by Clemens Riedel (Espanyol).

36'

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.

36'

Foul by Omar El Hilali (Espanyol).

33'

ChanceAttempt missed. Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jude Bellingham.

33'

ChanceAttempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol). Assisted by Álvaro Carreras.

32'

YellowVinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card.

32'

YellowCala (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card.

32'

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

32'

Foul by Clemens Riedel (Espanyol).

30'

GoalGoal! Espanyol 1, Real Madrid 1. Cala (Espanyol) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Javi Hernández.

26'

ChanceAttempt missed. Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Javi Hernández.

26'

ChanceAttempt missed. Edu Expósito (Espanyol) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

26'

ChanceAttempt saved. Clemens Riedel (Espanyol) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid).

26'

Attempt blocked. Edu Expósito (Espanyol) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cala.

25'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

23'

Delay in match because of an injury Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid).

20'

ChanceAttempt saved. Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol). Assisted by Arda Güler with a through ball.

17'

Foul by Bernardo Silva (Real Madrid).

17'

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

15'

ChanceAttempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol). Assisted by Álvaro Carreras.

12'

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

12'

Foul by Omar El Hilali (Espanyol).

GoalGoal! Espanyol 0, Real Madrid 1. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Arda Güler with a cross following a set piece situation.

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Omar El Hilali (Espanyol).

Offside, Espanyol. Omar El Hilali is caught offside.

Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol).

Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Cala (Espanyol).

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
13Marko Dmitrovic	90'	0	0	6	2	0	1	9/21 43%	7.2

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
14Unai Núñez	90'	5	0	0	1	1	37/39 95%	7.0
21Roger Hinojo	90'	0	2	0	3	0	35/42 83%	6.0
23Omar El Hilali	90'	5	0	1	1	0	17/19 89%	5.8
5Clemens Riedel	66'	4	1	0	2	1	22/26 85%	5.5
16Vanja DrkusicS	24'	4	1	0	2	0	7/9 78%	6.1

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
22Cala	66'	1	1	1	4	3	2	15/23 65%	7.6
8Edu ExpósitoC	88'	0	0	3	7	4	1	40/47 85%	6.6
24Tyrhys Dolan	90'	0	0	0	2	3	1	18/21 86%	6.4
4Urko González de Zárate	75'	0	0	0	1	1	0	28/28 100%	6.3
26Rafel BauzàS	24'	0	0	0	4	1	3	9/9 100%	6.5
10Pol LozanoS	15'	0	0	0	1	3	1	6/7 86%	5.9
11Pere MillaS	15'	0	0	0	0	0	0	5/5 100%	5.4

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	A	Sh	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
28Javi Hernández	75'	1	0	2	1	4	15/16 94%	7.8
9Roberto Fernández	90'	0	2	1	0	6	8/10 80%	6.2
17Jofre CarrerasS	2'	0	0	0	0	0	2/4 50%	5.9

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
1Thibaut Courtois	90'	0	0	2	1	0	0	19/24 79%	6.4

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
16Ibrahima Konaté	90'	5	2	1	8	4	73/75 97%	7.9
18Álvaro Carreras	64'	1	2	0	4	0	32/34 94%	7.4
4Dean Huijsen	90'	5	0	1	4	3	74/76 97%	7.3
24Denzel Dumfries	80'	1	3	0	5	0	27/31 87%	6.8
17Marc CucurellaS	26'	0	0	1	2	1	19/21 90%	6.6
12Trent Alexander-ArnoldS	10'	0	1	0	2	0	7/11 64%	6.1

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
15Arda Güler	64'	0	1	7	1	6	3	2	38/41 93%	8.9
5Jude Bellingham	80'	1	0	2	3	7	2	1	37/39 95%	8.7
8Federico ValverdeC	90'	0	0	1	1	4	6	3	64/66 97%	7.5
7Vinícius Júnior	90'	0	0	0	3	12	1	1	9/13 69%	7.0
20Bernardo Silva	80'	0	0	1	1	2	4	0	52/55 95%	6.7
6Eduardo CamavingaS	10'	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	13/13 100%	6.3

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
10Kylian Mbappé	90'	0	10	3	1	3	5	32/39 82%	6.8
19Carlos EspíS	10'	1	1	1	1	1	2	2/3 67%	7.9
25Yan DiomandeS	26'	0	0	0	1	1	1	10/11 91%	6.7

Abreviaturas

Min Minutes playedG GoalsA AssistsSv SavesGA Goals concededCl High claimsPun Punched clearPass Passes completed / attemptedScore Our rating (1-10)Clr ClearancesTkl Tackles wonInt InterceptionsDuel Duels wonAer Aerial duels wonKP Key passesDrb Dribbles completedRec RecoveriesSh ShotsSoT Shots on target

Win chance

62%Real Madridwhat happened · On the money

ESP 15%Draw 23%RMA 62%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

Stadium

RCDE Stadium

Barcelona, Spain

Asistencia 33,304Capacidad 40,000

Referee

José María Sánchez Martínez

VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vázquez

Player of the match

Arda Güler

Real Madrid · MF

8.9

Min64'Ast.1Passes93%

Best performers

Table

#	LaLiga	MP	Pts
1	Barcelona	7	21
2	Atlético de Madrid	7	16
3	Real Betis	7	16
4	Real Madrid	7	15
5	Sevilla	7	13
6	Alavés	7	11
7	Deportivo de A Coruña	7	10
8	Real Sociedad	7	10
9	Villarreal	7	8
10	Athletic Club	6	8
11	Getafe	7	8
12	Rayo Vallecano	7	8
13	Osasuna	7	8
14	Celta de Vigo	7	7
15	Espanyol	7	7
16	Racing de Santander	7	7
17	Levante	6	5
18	Elche	7	5
19	Valencia	7	4
20	Málaga	7	3