Join us for our Real Madrid vs Espanyol preview, featuring key information such as team news, predicted lineups & information about how to watch Real Madrid vs Espanyol on TV.
After being successful in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, Real Madrid will now revert their attention back to La Liga.
They have some ground to make up in the Spanish top flight. Their failure to capitalise on chances has left them in third place, behind rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
Now, Carlo Ancelotti's men will face Espanyol at home. It is already an important, must-win fixture. It goes without saying, then, that Ancelotti will field his strongest possible lineup this weekend.
Alas, here is the Real Madrid vs Espanyol preview.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV
What time does Real Madrid vs Espanyol kick off?
Real Madrid vs Espanyol kicks off on Saturday 21 September at 20:00 BST.
- When is kick off? Saturday 21 September, 2024
- What time is kick off? 20:00 (BST)
- Where is it played? Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid
Real Madrid vs Espanyol head to head record
In the last five Real Madrid vs Espanyol meetings, Real Madrid have won four, lost one and drawn zero.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
11 March 2023 | Real Madrid 3-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
28 August 2022 | Espanyol 1-3 Real Madrid | La Liga |
30 April 2022 | Real Madrid 4-0 Espanyol | La Liga |
3 October 2021 | Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
28 June 2020 | Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
Is Real Madrid vs Espanyol on TV?
In Spain, Real Madrid vs Espanyol will be televised via Movistar+.
In the UK, Real Madrid vs Espanyol will be televised via LaLigaTV.
In the USA, Real Madrid vs Espanyol will be televised via fuboTV.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
Spain | Movistar+, M+ LALIGA TV, LaLiga TV Bar HD |
United Kingdom | Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV |
United States of America | ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes |
Real Madrid team news
For Real Madrid, the same absentees are missing. Carlo Ancelotti will be without Brahim Diaz, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos and David Alaba.
Predicted Real Madrid lineup vs Espanyol: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius
Espanyol team news
Fernando Calero and Edu Expósito are missing from action due to injury. Other than this, the visitors are able to field their strongest lineup and there are expected to be no changes from their last match.
Predicted Espanyol lineup vs Real Madrid: Garcia; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Tejero, Kral, Aguado, Carreras; Puado, Veliz
Real Madrid vs Espanyol score prediction
Real Madrid are the favourites in this match for a reason. They never seem to struggle against Espanyol and given the title race shaping up already, they will not wish to drop any points. It should be a comfortable Real Madrid 3-0 Espanyol victory.