Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Real Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid kick off!
2.48
0-0Tiziano Bassedas makes a simple pass to Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto plays a perfect one-two with Tomek Malkowski and rushes in on goal... Frederico Prieto shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.20
0-0Hauke Rummenigge passes the ball forward to Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Lucien Job.
4.03
0-0Adolfo Garcia hacks Jose Vicente from behind! Adolfo Garcia is given a warning by the referee! Jose Vicente runs off the knock.
12.34
0-0Tiziano Bassedas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Teixeira.
20.21
Jean-Claude Tresor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.56
Ricardo Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Romero. Jose Romero makes a simple pass to Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski powers a header at goal. Romero P. Castillo manages to gather it comfortably.
27.28
0-0Stephane Huber hacks Luis Hierro from behind! Stephane Huber is shown the yellow card! Luis Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.04
Jose Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski plays a perfect one-two with Frederico Prieto and rushes in on goal... Tomek Malkowski shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.19
Jean-Claude Tresor threads the ball through to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.54
0-0Real Madrid are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
49.04
Martin Cortes advances with the ball. Martin Cortes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.15
Jean-Claude Tresor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.19
Frederico Prieto barges into Fernando Teixeira. Frederico Prieto is warned by the referee! Fernando Teixeira runs off the knock.
54.39
Jean-Claude Tresor flicks the ball to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
59.48
Hauke Rummenigge plays a long ball forward. Andy Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.02
0-0Fernando Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor knocks the ball forward to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Geert Nilis but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.34
Jose Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.21
Jose Vicente knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Geert Nilis but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.47
Luis Hierro hacks Daniel Butragueno from behind! Luis Hierro is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.08
Jose Vicente threads the ball through to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Lucien Job!
87.50
Stephane Huber makes a beautiful solo run. Stephane Huber knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Rummenigge.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
25.3%
45.3%
29.3%