Thursday , 2 July 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2 – 1
Full Time
Real Madrid CF
Sun 3 Oct 2021 · 14:15 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Adri Embarba 11' Y
Y 29' Eduardo Camavinga
Oscar Gil Regano 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos
  • Referee Roberto Diaz
  • Referee Guillermo Cuadra
  • Referee Juan Lopez
  • Referee Iker De Francisco
  • Referee Daniel Pastoriza
5 games this season 🟨 0.6/game ⚽ 4.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

2
10
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.9 goals Real Madrid CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Madrid CF 2020-06-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Madrid CF 2019-12-07 Real Madrid CF 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-01-27 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–4 Real Madrid CF 2018-09-22 Real Madrid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Oct Real Madrid CF H 2–1 W
25 Sep Sevilla FC A 0–2 L
22 Sep Deportivo Alaves H 1–0 W
19 Sep Real Betis Balompie A 2–2 D
12 Sep Club Atletico de Madrid H 1–2 L
27 Aug RCD Mallorca A 0–1 L
Real Madrid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Oct RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–2 L
28 Sep FC Sheriff Tiraspol H 1–2 L
25 Sep Villarreal CF H 0–0 D
22 Sep RCD Mallorca H 6–1 W
19 Sep Valencia CF A 2–1 W
15 Sep FC Internazionale Milano A 1–0 W

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Real Madrid CF
#11 Position #2
46 Points 86
38 Played 38
12 / 10 / 16 W / D / L 27 / 5 / 6
43 Scored 77
55 Conceded 35
-12 GD +42
1.21 PPG 2.26
32% Win % 71%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Real Madrid CF are 2nd (86 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Madrid CF has kicked off!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Federico Valverde made 545 appearances and scored 29 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adri Embarba on 11.
  • 16' It looks surprising Real Madrid CF does not make any changes. Karim Benzema has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 17' What composure from Raul de Tomas! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 27' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Keidi Bare suffering a number of foals already.
  • 29' Eduardo Camavinga was booked on 29.
  • 34' Luka Jovic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona so far.
  • 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Toni Kroos, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' Another change for Real Madrid CF made on 46 minute. Eduardo Camavinga leaves to be changed by Rodrygo.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' Lucas Vazquez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona tonight.
  • 58' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Manu Morlanes on, Oscar Melendo off on 58 minutes.
  • 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Aleix Vidal makes it 2-0.
  • 61' Real Madrid CF make a change. Luka Modric trudges off to be replaced by Luka Jovic on 61 minutes.
  • 62' Real Madrid CF make a change. Luka Modric trudges off to be replaced by Luka Jovic on 62 minutes.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Lei Wu. He replaces Aleix Vidal on 65 minute.
  • 70' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 71' Karim Benzema doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 72' Real Madrid CF ring the changes. Vinicius Junior has done his job and it is now time for Eden Hazard to step up.
  • 77' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 79' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 79.
  • 82' Sergi Darder makes way for David Lopez at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 87' The 34-year-old Casemiro has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vicente Moreno

Real Madrid CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlo Ancelotti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Karim Benzema 7
Vinicius Junior 5
Marco Asensio 4
Rodrygo 4
Joselu 2
Eder Militao 2
Raul de Tomas 1
Isco 1

Head to Head

2021-10-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Madrid CF 2020-06-28 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Madrid CF 2019-12-07 Real Madrid CF 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-01-27 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–4 Real Madrid CF 2018-09-22 Real Madrid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2021-10-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Madrid CF W 2021-09-25 Sevilla FC 2–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-09-22 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Deportivo Alaves W 2021-09-19 Real Betis Balompie 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2021-09-12 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–2 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2021-08-27 RCD Mallorca 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L

Real Madrid CF Form

2021-10-03 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Real Madrid CF L 2021-09-28 Real Madrid CF 1–2 FC Sheriff Tiraspol L 2021-09-25 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2021-09-22 Real Madrid CF 6–1 RCD Mallorca W 2021-09-19 Valencia CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF W 2021-09-15 FC Internazionale Milano 0–1 Real Madrid CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.04 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona28% Draw26% Real Madrid CF46%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
54%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
72%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Madrid CF
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona17% Draw45% Real Madrid CF38%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Real Madrid CF covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 13% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 23% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 16% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.