
The League
7:00 p.mMay 3, 2026
Regular season – 34
RCDE Stadium
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano, Spain


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Real Madrid
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1.16
Expected Goals (xG)
1.75
Passing by
244 (80%)
Accurate passes
541 (91%)
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13
G
Marko Dmitrović
6.7
22
d
Carlos Romero
7.0
6
d
Leandro Cabrera (C)
6.2
5
d
Fernando Calero
6.3
d
Omar El Hilali
M
Edu Expósito
M
Urko Gonzalez
24
M
Tyrhys Dolan
6.7
14
M
Ramón Terrats
6.2
2
M
Ruben Sanchez
6.6
9
F
Roberto Fernandez
6.9

The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Real Madrid dominated Espanyol with a commanding 2-0 win at the RCDE Stadium, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice to extend their title.
Real Madrid traveled to Barcelona to maintain the momentum of the championship. The visitors finished second in the League with 74 points from 33 games. Espanyol finished 13th with just 39 points, struggling close to the relegation zone after a poor run of form.
The first half continued tight despite Madrid’s superior possession. Real Madrid controlled the ball with 65% possession but created few clear openings. Espanyol defended resolutely, limiting the visitors to just three shots on goal in the first 45 minutes.
The yellow cards came during the first few exchanges. Brahim Diaz was booked in the 22nd minute, followed by Vinicius Junior a minute later. Espanyol Óscar El Hilali was added to the cautioned list soon after, as tension grew on the pitch.
Trent Alexander-Arnold received a yellow card in the 50th minute when Madrid pressed harder. The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Vinicius Junior finally found the goal. The Brazilian winger struck with precision to give Madrid the lead they deserved.
Vinicius doubled the lead just 11 minutes later in the 66th minute. The 24-year-old produced a clinical finish to seal the points. His two-goal display was decisive in a game where Madrid’s class finally told.
Madrid’s offensive quality shone after the break. Jude Bellingham assisted on one of the goals, showing his creative ability along with his defensive work. The midfielder completed 93 minutes and earned a 7.7 rating for his contribution.
Espanyol pushed forward in search of a consolation goal but did not have the edge. Edu Expósito had a shot on goal but Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made three crucial saves. The Ukrainian goalkeeper earned a grade of 7.3 for his composed performance.
The statistics revealed Madrid’s dominance on the pitch. Real Madrid completed 541 passes with 91% accuracy, while Espanyol completed 244 passes with 80% accuracy. Madrid’s expected goals (xG) were 1.75 against Espanyol’s 1.16.
Vinicius Junior earned a perfect score of 10.0 after his two-goal game. He converted both shots on goal and created three key passes. Dean Huijsen and Bellingham earned 7.7 ratings for their defensive and creative contributions respectively.
This victory brings Real Madrid closer to the race for the title. The second ranked now has 74 points with five days to play. Espanyol remain in 13th place with 39 points, facing an uphill battle to escape the lower reaches of the table.

