Real Madrid will be looking to secure a third consecutive win when they host Espanyol in their next La Liga game on Saturday.
Los Blancos began their UEFA Champions League title defence with a 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart in midweek. Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and Endrick gave Real Madrid the win.
Espanyol are also in good form, with their 3-2 win over Alaves in their last game marking their second consecutive La Liga victory.
THE Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this match, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol live broadcast, tv channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the United States:
TV channel: —
Live Stream: ESPN+, ESPN App
This match is not available for live TV streaming for US residents. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.
What time is the Real Madrid – Espanyol match? to start up?
This La Liga clash takes place at Santiago Bernabeu In Madrid, Spain and starts on Saturday September 21 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that weather translates across the United States:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat. 21 Sept. | 12:00 p.m. |
Real Madrid vs Espanyol rosters, team news
Jude Bellingham, Aurelien TchouameniAnd Rodrygo All returned from injury to take part in the Champions League match and should be fit for this league game.
Eduardo Camavinga is still sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, while Dani Ceballos treats an ankle injury and Brahim Diaz has a hamstring problem. David Alaba is a long-term absentee.
Carlo Ancelotti could decide to return Eder Miliato in the centre of defence after experimenting with Dani Carvajal in central defence against Stuttgart.
Real Madrid’s predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Tchouameni Bellingham — Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius.
Hurt: Camavinga, Ceballos, B.Díaz, Alaba
Suspended: None
The only two players missing for Espanyol boss Manolo Gonzalez are Fernando Calero And Edu Exposito. Calero is a notable absentee, having slotted into the backline after the first two games but reappearing with an ankle injury, while Exposito is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in January.
Espanyol’s predicted XI (4-4-2, from right to left): J. Garcia (GK) — El Hilali, Kumbulla, L. Cabrera, C. Romero — Tejero, Kral, Aguado, Carreras — Puado, Veliz.
Hurt: Calero, exposed.
Suspended: None
Real Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction
Real Madrid go into this match with a slight psychological advantage after beating Espanyol in their last five La Liga games.
Although it took them a while to find their form, Real Madrid are starting to overcome their injury problems and look to be at their best. Despite Espanyol’s good form heading into this game, Los Blancos should come away with an easy win.
- Prediction: Real Madrid 3-0 Espanyol
La Liga fixtures this week
Friday September 20
- Alaves vs. Sevilla (3 p.m. ET)
Saturday September 21
- Real Valladolid vs. Real Sociedad (8 a.m. ET)
- Osasuna vs. Las Palmas (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Valencia vs. Girona (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Real Madrid vs. Espanyol (3:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday September 22
- Getafe vs. Leganes (8 a.m. ET)
- Athletic Club vs. Celta Vigo (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Villarreal vs. Barcelona (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m. ET)
Monday September 23
- Real Betis vs. Mallorca (3 p.m. ET)
