Espanyol and Real Madrid face off this Sunday from 21:00 at the RCDE Stadium in matchday 34 of La Liga. The Whites need a victory to prevent Barcelona from mathematically securing the league title after their win this Saturday at El Sadar against Osasuna. Espanyol, for its part, seeks to earn three points for the first time in 2026 and move away from the relegation trouble. Manolo González’s team has gone 16 matches without a win (10 losses and six draws).
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Here’s how both teams arrive at the match
- D
- L
- L
- D
- D
- W
- W
- D
Manolo González’s starting eleven is also out!
Manolo González strengthens the right flank with a double full-back and Roberto will be the forward instead of Kike García.
XI: Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Carlos Romero; Urko, Edu Expósito, Terrats, Rubén, Dolan and Roberto.
Arbeloa’s starting eleven is out!
Brahim joins Vinicius at the front of the attack and Pitarch comes into midfield for Camavinga.
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XI: Lunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Thiago; Bellingham; Vinicius and Brahim.
Good afternoon and welcome to the live coverage of Espanyol – Real Madrid!
The Whites need a victory to prevent Barcelona from mathematically securing the league title after their win this Saturday at El Sadar against Osasuna. Espanyol, for its part, seeks to earn three points for the first time in 2026 and move away from the relegation trouble.
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