Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 17,058 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Vega.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Vega.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off the first half!
2.48
0-0Bruno Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Torres but the linesman indicates offside!
9.47
0-0Roberto Talan comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Pastor. Roberto Talan is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.30
0-0Bruno Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
14.27
Nacer Comisetti flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Jardim plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Overath who gathers it comfortably.
18.13
Roberto Marques flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Mendes collects the pass. Bruno Mendes passes the ball forward to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nacer Comisetti.
22.48
0-0Kevin Ziege barges into Nuno Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Postiga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.31
Marcos Torres comes in with a late challenge on Darren Ball. Marcos Torres is given a warning by the referee! Darren Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.53
Darren Ball threads a neat ball through to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson passes the ball forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.28
0-0Joakim Kurstot flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Thomson who brings the ball under control. Carlton Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Niven controls it well on his chest. Scott Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
34.50
Kevin Ziege hacks Nuno Postiga from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Ziege and warns him to calm down! Nuno Postiga runs off the knock.
36.13
Kevin Ziege catches Fernando Jardim on the ankles. Kevin Ziege is warned by the referee again! Fernando Jardim runs off the knock.
44.33
Peter Sørensen hacks Pascal Röhlig from behind! The referee warns Peter Sørensen to calm down! Pascal Röhlig runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the second half underway!
47.19
Roberto Talan chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Scott Niven who brings the ball under control. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Röhlig.
49.55
0-0Maurizio Di Biagio chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
53.20
0-0Claudio Nieto catches Fernando Jardim on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio Nieto and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Jardim runs off the knock.
54.16
1-0With imagination, Nuno Postiga plays the ball forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.15
Marcos Torres catches Nacer Comisetti on the ankles. Marcos Torres is warned by the referee again! Nacer Comisetti runs off the knock.
59.11
Joakim Kurstot barges into Marcos Torres. The referee warns Joakim Kurstot to calm down! Marcos Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.25
Marcos Pastor comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Talan. Marcos Pastor is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Talan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.03
Carlton Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Peter Sørensen who brings the ball under control. Peter Sørensen lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Herrera scores for Real Madrid!!
67.50
Roberto Talan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga darts forward. Nuno Postiga makes a defence splitting pass to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.31
Maurizio Di Biagio sees space and advances. Maurizio Di Biagio plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Pastor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Maurizio Di Biagio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Claudio Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
77.05
2-1RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Helguera replacing Pablo Iglesias and Carlos Gonzalez replacing Bruno Mendes .
78.06
Peter Sørensen hacks Roberto Marques from behind! Peter Sørensen is warned by the referee again! Roberto Marques gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.38
Carlton Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.29
Nuno Postiga takes it forward alone. Nuno Postiga plays a quick one-two with Scott Niven and rushes in on goal... Nuno Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
84.26
Kevin Ziege comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Jardim. The referee brings Kevin Ziege to one side and gives him yet another warning! Fernando Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.20
Roberto Marques hits a low pass to Carlos Gonzalez. Carlos Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
87.01
Roberto Talan pushes mid-way up the pitch. Roberto Talan knocks the ball forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.51
Fernando Jardim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Jardim shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Roberto Talan punts the ball hopefully upfield. Eduardo Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
8
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
30.9%
45.7%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Di Biagio of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Jimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joakim Kurstot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nacer Comisetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Talan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Darren Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nuno Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlton Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Herrera (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Peter Sørensen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Juan-Carlos Ortega (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sven Bouma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Cas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Overath (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pascal Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ignacio Helder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Di Biagio (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Bruno Mendes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Ziege (MID) |  | 4 |
| 9. | Claudio Nieto (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Marcos Torres (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Marcos Pastor (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Helguera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlos Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Blanco (GK) | 0 | |