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Real Madrid CF vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Champions League 2023-24 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2023-24
Real Madrid CF
3 – 0
Full Time
Sporting Clube de Braga
Wed 8 Nov 2023 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Santiago Bernabeu HT 45' · FT 45'
Brahim Diaz 27' 1–0
Vinicius Junior 58' 2–0
Rodrygo 61' 3–0
Lucas Vazquez 4' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Real Madrid CF vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Champions League at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Match Details

  • Referee Halil Meler (Turkey)
  • Assistant 1 Mustafa Eyisoy (Turkey)
  • Assistant 2 Kerem Ersoy
9 games this season 🟨 2.0/game ⚽ 7.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 8 24
2 FC Bayern München 8 21
3 Liverpool FC 8 18
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 8 17
5 FC Barcelona 8 16
6 Chelsea FC 8 16
7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 8 16
8 Manchester City FC 8 16
9 Real Madrid CF 8 15
10 FC Internazionale Milano 8 15
11 Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 14
12 Newcastle United FC 8 14
13 Juventus FC 8 13
14 Club Atlético de Madrid 8 13
15 Atalanta BC 8 13
16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 12
17 Borussia Dortmund 8 11
18 PAE Olympiakos SFP 8 11
19 Club Brugge KV 8 10
20 Galatasaray SK 8 10
21 AS Monaco FC 8 10
22 Qarabağ Ağdam FK 8 10
23 FK Bodo/Glimt 8 9
24 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 9
25 Olympique de Marseille 8 9
26 Paphos FC 8 9
27 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 8 9
28 PSV 8 8
29 Athletic Club 8 8
30 SSC Napoli 8 8
31 FC Kobenhavn 8 8
32 AFC Ajax 8 6
33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 4
34 SK Slavia Praha 8 3
35 Villarreal CF 8 1
36 FK Kairat 8 1

Head-to-Head

2
Real Madrid CF 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Sporting Clube de Braga
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-08 Real Madrid CF 3–0 Sporting Clube de Braga 2023-10-24 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–2 Real Madrid CF

Recent Form

Real Madrid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Sporting Clube de Braga H 3–0 W
05 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 0–0 D
28 Oct FC Barcelona A 2–1 W
24 Oct Sporting Clube de Braga A 2–1 W
21 Oct Sevilla FC A 1–1 D
07 Oct CA Osasuna H 4–0 W
Sporting Clube de Braga
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Real Madrid CF A 0–3 L
04 Nov Portimonense SC H 6–1 W
28 Oct Gil Vicente FC A 3–3 D
24 Oct Real Madrid CF H 1–2 L
07 Oct Rio Ave FC H 2–1 W
03 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 3–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Real Madrid CF this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Real Madrid CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Real Madrid CF
Kylian Mbappe 15 G 1 A
Vinicius Junior 5 G 6 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Real Madrid CF launch into their encounter with Sporting Clube de Braga.
  • 4' That is a Yellow card for Real Madrid CF. Lucas Vazquez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 5' That is a Yellow card for Real Madrid CF. Lucas Vazquez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Sporting Clube de Braga are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' Abel Ruiz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' Real Madrid CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 27' Goal! Brahim Diaz scores his 38 goal in 436 matches.
  • 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matheus Magalhaes made 428 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' Real Madrid CF 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.
  • 57' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 58' Assisted by Lucas Vazquez with the perfectly-timed delivery and Vinicius Junior makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 61' Rodrygo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Ricardo Horta as he leaves the pitch. Abel Ruiz steps in for Sporting Clube de Braga.
  • 67' It looks surprising Real Madrid CF does not make any changes. Ali Al Musrati has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Madrid CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 73' Dani Carvajal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Vazquez on 73 minute.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Real Madrid CF. Brahim Diaz is replaced by Luka Modric.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Sporting Clube de Braga! Andre Horta comes on to replace Bruma.
  • 82' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 84' Real Madrid CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fran Garcia is hanging Ferland Mendy on the field on 84 minute.
  • 89' Sporting Clube de Braga is showing some good football. However, Sporting Clube de Braga are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Madrid CF take all three points.

Lineups

Real Madrid CF Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlo Ancelotti

Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rodrygo 2
Jude Bellingham 1
Alvaro Djalo 1
Brahim Diaz 1
Vinicius Junior 1

Head to Head

2023-11-08 Real Madrid CF 3–0 Sporting Clube de Braga 2023-10-24 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–2 Real Madrid CF

Real Madrid CF Form

2023-11-08 Real Madrid CF 3–0 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2023-11-05 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2023-10-28 FC Barcelona 1–2 Real Madrid CF W 2023-10-24 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–2 Real Madrid CF W 2023-10-21 Sevilla FC 1–1 Real Madrid CF D 2023-10-07 Real Madrid CF 4–0 CA Osasuna W

Sporting Clube de Braga Form

2023-11-08 Real Madrid CF 3–0 Sporting Clube de Braga L 2023-11-04 Sporting Clube de Braga 6–1 Portimonense SC W 2023-10-28 Gil Vicente FC 3–3 Sporting Clube de Braga D 2023-10-24 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–2 Real Madrid CF L 2023-10-07 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–1 Rio Ave FC W 2023-10-03 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.93 Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for: Real Madrid CF to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Madrid CF61% Draw23% Sporting Clube de Braga16%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Real Madrid CF or Draw
84%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
39%
Real Madrid CF or Sporting Clube de Braga
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Madrid CF43% Draw44% Sporting Clube de Braga13%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF

Handicap Real Madrid CF covers Push Sporting Clube de Braga covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 19% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 24% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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