3. Espanyol’s team makeup
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Espanyol fielded a team that focussed on pressing Real in all areas of the pitch. While they were tough, rough-and-ready to tackle Real at every single loose ball, they also showed tremendous fitness in keeping their high-pressing intensity up for much of the second half as well.
Espanyol’s defense also passed several moments of scrutiny, not offering Real anything by way of clear chances. Every Real shot was contested for, either by a blocking or by the man marker. Only for the second goal was their defense found wanting, as Real played a perfect buildup and Benzema applied a cool finishing touch to the move.
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