Real Madrid earns set-piece advantage in win over Espanyol
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Espanyol in LaLiga on August 22, 2026, at the RCDE Stadium. Madrid recorded eight shots from set-pieces, while Espanyol did not manage a shot from theirs. Jude Bellingham scored from a free-kick sequence in the ninth minute, emphasizing Madrid's tactical dominance. The match featured a total of 39 dead balls, with Madrid taking 26 and Espanyol 13. The second half saw Madrid creating six of their eight set-piece shots.
- •Real Madrid led with eight set-piece shots compared to Espanyol's none.
- •Bellingham scored for Madrid from a free kick in the ninth minute.
- •The match had a total of 39 dead balls.
- •Madrid's second half produced six set-piece shots.
- •Espanyol failed to convert any of their 13 dead ball opportunities.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — The set-pieces: Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid
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