Deportivo A Coruña vs Real Madrid preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Estadio Abanca-Riazor Wed, 12 Aug - 7:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
Deportivo A CoruñaCOR
0 1
Real MadridRMA
Full Time Wed, 12 Aug 7:00 PM
Regular Season
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Goal
Brahim Díaz - 45+1'

CONTEXT

Deportivo La Coruña hosted Real Madrid in a match that concluded with a 0-1 scoreline. Real Madrid took the lead before halftime and maintained the advantage through the second period without further goals. Possession stood at 44 percent for the home side and 56 percent for the visitors. No red cards were shown to either team. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment secured the victory. Expected goals figures were not recorded. The outcome showed a significant deviation level for the away side. The halftime score of 0-1 remained unchanged at full time.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Real Madrid recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent from the assessed baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns for both teams.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be determined.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with the indicated market assessment.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals values were available for either Deportivo La Coruña or Real Madrid.
  • Event impact: The first-half goal decided the outcome in the 0-1 away win.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no distortion to match structure or flow.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Cordero Vega
A. Cordero Vega
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Deportivo A Coruña A. Hidalgo Morilla
A. Hidalgo Morilla
VS
Real Madrid José Mourinho
José Mourinho
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ferencvárosi Rank: 74 W
Fiorentina Rank: 82 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
73.59
94.42
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Deportivo A Coruña
Real Madrid
Power Score
73.59
94.42
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
196
6

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Deportivo A Coruña — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Madrid — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Deportivo A Coruña Real Madrid

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Deportivo A Coruña

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Real Madrid

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Deportivo A Coruña ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Madrid
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.57
28.48
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.48
25.57
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Deportivo A Coruña -0.03 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Madrid +0.03 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Deportivo A Coruña
Real Madrid
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Deportivo A Coruña ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Madrid
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Deportivo A Coruña Real Madrid
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Deportivo A Coruña Real Madrid
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Deportivo A Coruña
Real Madrid
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Deportivo A Coruña
vs
Real Madrid
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Deportivo A Coruña Real Madrid
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Deportivo A Coruña 0.40
Real Madrid 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Deportivo A Coruña Real Madrid
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Deportivo A Coruña 0.02
Real Madrid 0.00
Deportivo A Coruña
Real Madrid
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • COR had peak pressure around 91'.
  • COR started the game with stronger pressure.
COR Pressure RMA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: COR reached the top pressure at 91' (88.47).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Abanca-Riazor
Capacity
32490
Attendance
28789
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Adrián Cordero Vega

Statistics

Possession
COR
44%
RMA
56%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
0 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 6
25 Dangerous attacks 59
44 Possession 56
5 Corners 5
10 Free kicks 13
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

7 Goal Kicks 1
10 Substitutions 6
15 Throwins 20
0 Assists 1
15 Dribble Attempts 14
7 Successful Dribbles 10
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 71

Attacking

89 Attacks 131
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

36 Long Passes 38
485 Passes 617
427 Successful Passes 551
88 Successful Passes Percentage 89
7 Key Passes 9
18 Successful Long Passes 21
50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 55

Defensive

3 Saves 3
12 Tackles 16
12 Interceptions 12
31 Duels Won 53

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 11
1 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
13 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Adrián Cordero Vega

Starting XI ▼

13
Leo Román
Leo Román Goalkeeper
6.64
4
Lucas Noubi
Lucas Noubi Defender
6.75
5
Dani Barcia
Dani Barcia
Defender68'
6.51
22
Bright Ede
Bright Ede Defender
6.38
15
Miguel Loureiro
Miguel Loureiro
Defender46'
6.77
23
Ximo Navarro
Ximo Navarro (C) Defender
6.25
3
Arnau Comas
Arnau Comas
Defender60'
6.38
24
Angeliño
Angeliño Defender
6.47
12
Giacomo Quagliata
Giacomo Quagliata
Defender46'
6.65
16
Lorenzo Amatucci
Lorenzo Amatucci Midfielder
6.65
11
David Mella
David Mella
Attacker46'
6.8
19
Luismi Cruz
Luismi Cruz Midfielder
6.64
14
Riki Rodríguez
Riki Rodríguez
Midfielder68'
6.6
21
Mario Soriano
Mario Soriano Midfielder
6.64
34
Teun Gijselhart
Teun Gijselhart
Midfielder68'
6.54
37
Noé Carrillo
Noé Carrillo Midfielder
6.45
8
Diego Villares
Diego Villares
Midfielder22'
6.47
7
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Attacker
6.54
33
Kevin Sánchez
Kevin Sánchez
Attacker60'
6.58
32
Bil Nsongo
Bil Nsongo Attacker
6.26
9
Zakaria Eddahchouri
Zakaria Eddahchouri
Attacker59'
6.55
Referee : Adrián Cordero Vega

Starting XI ▼

13
Andriy Lunin
Andriy Lunin Goalkeeper
7.39
4
Dean Huijsen
Dean Huijsen Defender
7.24
18
Álvaro Carreras
Álvaro Carreras Defender
7.21
34
Lamini Domingos Fati Joao
Lamini Domingos Fati Joao
Defender90'
22
Antonio Rüdiger
Antonio Rüdiger Defender
6.2
12
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Defender46'
6.99
24
Denzel Dumfries
Denzel Dumfries Defender
6.9
6
Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga Midfielder
7.69
7
Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior (C) Midfielder
6.43
29
Jorge Cestero Sancho
Jorge Cestero Sancho
Midfielder71'
6.83
15
Arda Güler
Arda Güler Midfielder
7.07
8
Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde
Midfielder46'
6.6
20
Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva Midfielder
7.22
36
Alexis Ciria
Alexis Ciria
Midfielder86'
21
Brahim Díaz
Brahim Díaz Midfielder
7.24
33
Mario Rivas
Mario Rivas
Defender46'
6.98
9
Endrick
Endrick Attacker
6.59
19
Carlos Espí
Carlos Espí
Attacker46'
6.49

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Lamini Domingos Fati Joao → Álvaro Carreras
17th Substitution
86'
Event
Alexis Ciria → Bernardo Silva
16th Substitution
82'
Event
Denzel Dumfries
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
71'
Event
Jorge Cestero Sancho → Vinicius Junior
15th Substitution
Event
Dani Barcia → Lucas Noubi
12th Substitution
68'
Event
Teun Gijselhart → Mario Soriano
13th Substitution
68'
Event
Riki Rodríguez → Luismi Cruz
14th Substitution
68'
Event
Arnau Comas → Ximo Navarro
10th Substitution
60'
Event
Kevin Sánchez → Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
11th Substitution
60'
Event
Zakaria Eddahchouri → Bil Nsongo
9th Substitution
59'
47'
Event
Eduardo Camavinga
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Miguel Loureiro → Bright Ede
4th Substitution
46'
Event
David Mella  → Lorenzo Amatucci
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Giacomo Quagliata → Angeliño
6th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Trent Alexander-Arnold → Antonio Rüdiger
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Carlos Espí → Endrick
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Mario Rivas → Brahim Díaz
7th Substitution
46'
Event
Federico Valverde  → Arda Güler
8th Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Brahim Díaz
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
29'
Event
Antonio Rüdiger
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Diego Villares  → Noé Carrillo
1st Substitution
22'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Giacomo Quagliata Left Footed Shot Missed
90
Update Update
On Lamini Fati，Off Alvaro Fernandez Carreras
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kevin Sanchez Right Footed Shot Blocked
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dani Barcia Head Shot Missed
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Miguel Loureiro Right Footed Shot Saved
88
Corner Corner
Corner
86
Update Update
On Alexis Ciria Flores，Off Bernardo Silva
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Miguel Loureiro Right Footed Shot Missed
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Carlos Espi Head Shot Missed
72
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Zakaria Eddahchouri Left Footed Shot Saved
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Denzel Dumfries Head Shot Missed
71
Update Update
On Jorge Cestero Sancho，Off Vinícius Júnior
68
Update Update
On Riki Rodriguez，Off Luismi Cruz
68
Update Update
On Dani Barcia，Off Lucas Noubi Ngnokam
68
Update Update
On Teun Gijselhart，Off Mario Soriano
68
Corner Corner
Corner
67
Corner Corner
Corner
65
Corner Corner
Corner
62
Corner Corner
Corner
60
Update Update
On Kevin Sanchez，Off Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
60
Update Update
On Arnau Comas，Off Joaquin Navarro Jimenez
59
Update Update
On Zakaria Eddahchouri，Off Bil Nsongo
55
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Denzel Dumfries Head Shot Saved
55
Corner Corner
Corner
48
Corner Corner
Corner
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Eduardo Camavinga
46
Update Update
On Mario Rivas，Off Brahim Diaz
46
Update Update
On Miguel Loureiro，Off Bright Ede
46
Update Update
On Giacomo Quagliata，Off Jose Angel Esmoris Tasende
46
Update Update
On Santiago Federico Valverde Dipetta，Off Arda Guler
46
Update Update
On Carlos Espi，Off Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
46
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Eduardo Camavinga
46
Update Update
On Trent John Alexander-Arnold，Off Antonio Rudiger
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Brahim Diaz Right Footed Shot Goal
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lucas Noubi Ngnokam Head Shot Saved
45
Corner Corner
Corner
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner
44
Update Update
First Half Ends！0-1
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Brahim Diaz 0-1，Assist：Andriy Lunin
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dean Huijsen Right Footed Shot Missed
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa Left Footed Shot Saved
39
Corner Corner
Corner
35
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Denzel Dumfries Right Footed Shot Blocked
29
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Antonio Rudiger
25
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eduardo Camavinga Left Footed Shot Blocked
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eduardo Camavinga Left Footed Shot Saved
22
Update Update
On Diego Villares，Off Noe Carillo
11
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Antonio Rudiger Head Shot Missed
11
Corner Corner
Corner
4
Corner Corner
Corner
3
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa Left Footed Shot Blocked
3
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off!

CONCLUSION

The match followed a controlled pattern after the early goal. Real Madrid managed possession effectively while limiting Deportivo La Coruña to minimal opportunities. The unchanged scoreline from halftime reflected limited second-half adjustments by either side. Analytical review shows the result consistent with the stronger team's overall control despite the absence of expected goals metrics. Possession metrics supported the visitors' dominance without translating into additional scoring. No disciplinary events altered the tactical setup. The final 0-1 outcome provided a clear measure of the away side's ability to protect a narrow lead through structured defending and efficient use of the ball in key areas.