The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Villarreal CF (Ali) at 1.72 — an implied 54% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Villarreal CF (Ali): closed 1.72 (54%)
• Real Madrid (Snake): closed 3.05 (30%)
• Draw: closed 5.90 (16%)

Real Madrid (Snake) — recent form

• 2026-08-18Atletico Madrid (Lost) 4-5 Real Madrid (Snake)
• 2026-08-18Real Betis (Penn) 2-4 Real Madrid (Snake)
• 2026-08-18FC Barcelona (Atlas) 2-1 Real Madrid (Snake)
• 2026-08-18Real Madrid (Snake) 2-4 Atletico Madrid (Lost)

Villarreal CF (Ali) — recent form

• 2026-08-18Villarreal CF (Ali) 2-1 Real Betis (Penn)
• 2026-08-18Atletico Madrid (Lost) 0-8 Villarreal CF (Ali)
• 2026-08-18FC Barcelona (Atlas) 1-4 Villarreal CF (Ali)
• 2026-08-18Real Betis (Penn) 0-2 Villarreal CF (Ali)