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Real Madrid return to domestic action in the Primera Division on Saturday after starting the defence of their Champions League crown with a win over Stuttgart during the week.
Los Blancos face an Espanyol side who have had up and down fortunes in the new campaign so far.
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Real Madrid Recent Form
Real Madrid are unbeaten in six games in the new season and in true Madrid fashion, they already have a trophy under their belt in the form of the European Super Cup.
In the league, they have drawn with Real Mallorca and Las Palmas and defeated Real Valladolid, Real Betis and Real Sociedad.
During the week, they emerged victorious 3-1 against Stuttgart in the Champions League.
Real Madrid Injury News
Madrid haven’t had much luck with injuries recently as Brahim Diaz, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba remain absent.
They were boosted by the recent returns of Eder Militao and Jude Bellingham, however.
Last Real Madrid Lineup
Here’s how Real Madrid lined up against Stuttgart.
Espanyol Recent Form
Espanyol have had mixed fortunes so far in La Liga as they lost their first two games against Valladolid and Real Sociedad before earning a positive away draw at Atletico Madrid.
They have improved over the last couple of weeks with consecutive victories versus Rayo Vallecano and Alaves.
Espanyol Injury News
There are no fresh injury concerns for Espanyol from last week, but Fernando Calero and Edu Exposito are still out.
Last Espanyol Lineup
Here’s how Espanyol lined up against Alaves.
Real Madrid – Player To Watch
Kylian Mbappe may not be at his swashbuckling best for Real Madrid yet, but he is still crucially finding the back of the net with two goals in his last two games and four overall in the new campaign.
Espanyol – Player To Watch
Javi Puado has enjoyed an excellent start to the season for Espanyol, with three goals scored in five matches. None of his team-mates have even reached two.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol – Prediction
The Stuttgart game highlighted that Madrid…
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Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-09-20 10:00:28
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