Real Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-1: Match Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · La Liga · Real Madrid 2, Espanyol 1
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at RCDE Stadium. The match went over the closing total of 2.5, with 3 goals combined.
Real Madrid vs. Espanyol final score and match recap
Real Madrid won by 1 goal.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): 1 goal.
- Carlos Espí (Real Madrid): 1 goal.
- Cala (Espanyol): 1 goal.
- Javi Hernandez (Espanyol): 1 assist.
Did Real Madrid vs. Espanyol go over or under the goals total?
The match went over: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 2.5, over by 0.5.
Real Madrid vs. Espanyol odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Real Madrid at -253, the draw at +387 and Espanyol at +655. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Real Madrid 68%, the draw 19% and Espanyol 13%. Real Madrid won as the favorite at -253: $39.53 profit on a $100 bet.
Real Madrid and Espanyol betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left Real Madrid with 1 win in the 2026-27 season. Their only match with a closing total went over.
This result left Espanyol with 1 win and 1 loss in the 2026-27 season. All two of their matches with a closing total went over.
What's next for Real Madrid and Espanyol?
Next for Real Madrid: Real Sociedad at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Next for Espanyol: at Real Sociedad on Saturday, August 29, 2026.