The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Villarreal CF (Eros) at 1.81 — an implied 51% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Villarreal CF (Eros): closed 1.81 (51%)
• Real Madrid (Banega): closed 3.25 (29%)
• Draw: closed 4.60 (20%)

Villarreal CF (Eros) — recent form

• 2026-07-31Villarreal CF (Eros) 0-1 Real Madrid (David)

Real Madrid (Banega) — recent form

• 2026-08-02Real Madrid (Banega) 3-4 Atletico Madrid (David)
• 2026-08-02Real Madrid (Banega) 4-0 Real Betis (Fox)
• 2026-08-02Real Madrid (Banega) 1-3 FC Barcelona (Crysis)