The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Villarreal CF (Eros) at 1.82 — an implied 51% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Villarreal CF (Eros): closed 1.82 (51%)
• Real Madrid (Banega): closed 3.15 (29%)
• Draw: closed 4.70 (20%)

Villarreal CF (Eros) v Real Madrid (Banega) — previous meetings

• 2026-08-03Real Madrid (Banega) 1-3 Villarreal CF (Eros)
• 2026-08-02Villarreal CF (Eros) 1-3 Real Madrid (Banega)
• 2026-08-02Real Madrid (Banega) 1-2 Villarreal CF (Eros)