Preview
- Tournament: La Liga
- Date: Saturday, Sep 21
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Spain
Espanyol will travel to Real Madrid in their sixth game of the 2024/25 La Liga season at Santiago Bernabeu. The Galacticos remain unbeaten across all competitions this season and have made a perfect start to their Champions League campaign.
Hosts Real Madrid are one of the most successful teams in Europe and have shown signs of improvement despite a slow start to the campaign. They are four points behind bitter rivals Barcelona and are level on points with Atletico Madrid and Villarreal. They are the clear favorite to win in this fixture as a result of their recent form in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Espanyol had a sluggish start to the new campaign as they picked up only seven points in their first five league games. They failed to find the back of the net in their first three games of the campaign. Since their promotion to La Liga, the Catalan side has managed to win only two games.
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid would be without the services of Brahim Diaz, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, and Dani Ceballos in this crucial tie. But midfielders Bellingham and Tchouaméni have returned to the first-team fold after both missing the international break.
Espanyol Team News
As for Espanyol, defender Edu Exposito is still recovering from his ACL injury that has kept him out since January. Fernando Calero and Leandro Cabrera are all out of contention with their respective injuries.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid predicted lineup:
Courtois; Carvajal, Eder Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappe
Espanyol predicted lineup:
Garcia; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Gomez; Tejero, Gragera, Kral, Romero; Jofre, Puado, Veliz
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 50 times in the past, with Real Madrid winning 37 of those games. Espanyol have won only seven ties between both sides, whereas the remaining six games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| March 11, 2023 | Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol | La Liga |
| August 28, 2022 | Espanyol 1-3 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| April 30, 2022 | Real Madrid 4-0 Espanyol | La Liga |
| October 03, 2021 | Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| June 28, 2020 | Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
Key Players to Watch in Real Madrid vs Espanyol
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
The French striker made his Champions League debut for Real Madrid in the latest 3-1 win over Stuttgart with a goal just seconds into the second half. It was Kylian Mbappe’s 49th goal in the European competition, placing him in the top 10 scorers list of the competition. So far, Mbappe has scored five goals in seven games for Madrid across all competitions.
Javi Puado (Espanyol)
Espanyol captain Javi Puado scored a hattrick to give his side a 3-2 win over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday. Puado played one of the best games of his professional career and became the all-time top-scorer at the RCDE Stadium with 28 goals to his name.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction
Just like every season, Real Madrid are expected to win a treble once again this season. The Galacticos began their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart in their last game and has made a percent start to the competition. Madrid who won the La Liga and Champions League trophies are currently third in the domestic table with 11 points from five matches
As for Espanyol, they have made a slow start to their La Liga campaign and have picked up only seven points from their last five games. Luis Garcia’s side won promotion from the Segunda Division to the Spanish top flight and will face a tough test on the road.
Predicted Score: Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol (Watch Live)
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Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Espanyol Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | gxr.world |
FAQs
Q. When is Real Madrid vs Espanyol?
The Real Madrid vs Espanyol game will be played on 21st September at Santiago Bernabeu.
Q. Where to watch Real Madrid vs Espanyol live for free?
The game between Real Madrid and Espanyol can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Real Madrid vs Espanyol?
The predicted score for Real Madrid vs Espanyol is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Real Madrid vs Espanyol?
Both Real Madrid and Espanyol played 50 games. Real Madrid recorded 37 wins, Espanyol managed seven whereas the six other games ended in a draw.