Real Madrid earns set-piece advantage in win over Espanyol

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.

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