Espanyol vs Real Madrid

The Espanyol and Real Madrid predicted line-ups Ahead of this one, lets take a look at the predicted line-ups. For Espanyol, their probable starting X.

In the UK it's on LaLiga TV, while in the USA it's on ESPN+. That's 21:00 BST in the UK or 16:00 ET on the east coast of the USA. But, they'll hope for a night to remember this Sunday.

Real Madrid continue their early defence of the La Liga title this weekend as Carlo Ancelotti's side make the trip to Espanyol.

They have yet to claim a win and their top scorer looks to be on his way out of the club. Espanyol 0 Real Madrid 1 (12' Vinicius Jr) - There's the opening goal and it's Vinicius who rolls the ball into the back of the net! It could be Alaba at left back, but the suggestions are that Ancelotti views him as central to the way his team plays out from the back. There is speculation that the striker could be on his way out of the La Liga club. 14 mins: The finish from Vinicius was great, but the play of Tchouameni was crucial to making that goal happen. The Real Madrid defender played a loose pass to the edge of his own box where Puado was able to control it and get the shot away. However, the block is made and Espanyol can't do anything to make the most of the opportunity. 3 mins: It's been a challenging start to the season for Espanyol. Real Madrid had control of the match for much of the first half, but Espanyol grew into the contest and they are level again after Joselu's equaliser! Joselu got the shot away on the turn, Courtois made the save, the ball bounced back into his path from the back of Militao and he makes no mistake with the second attempt! 20 mins: Espanyol believe they should have been awarded a spot kick for what they saw as a handball by Tchouameni inside the box. That was an opportunity for the Brazilian to double Real Madrid's lead.

This will be the last away game before next Saturday's match at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos have been very solid so far this season so they will try to ...

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Real Madrid visit Espanyol on matchday 3 of LaLiga 2022/23 having won their first two games.

Real Madrid move it about at the back to get us underway. They win a free-kick some 10 yards inside the Madrid half and it feels like a chance to create something. Real Madrid are facing six games in the next 22 days, including a derby against Atlético Madrid on 18 September, before the international break. Lacomte comes out for a long ball over the top, and there's a moment of panic as the Espanyol defense aren't sure who is going to clear it. Kroos is bundled to the ground. Can they try and move the ball faster and take Madrid's defense by surprise? Benzema holds the ball and plays in Vinicius down the left. He had a great chance in the middle of the box from a long corner that was knocked back to him, but his shot was blocked. They were struggling to get their foot on the ball before, but now they actually need something. Vinicius runs into the box down the left-hand side, and he's dispossessed before tumbling to the ground. Rodrygo running through get the ball and backheels for Vinicius... All manner of shoving and pushing as the Kroos stands over the free-kick.

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Espanyol will have one of the most challenging duels just starting the season as they will receive Real Madrid at home, however, despite having a high degree of difficulty, Espanyol will try to surprise the world and get the three points in this first round. Likewise, the teams will fight for the qualifying spots for European tournaments and to be present in the big six of LaLiga, however, the real objective is one; to be crowned as the new champions of Spain. Real Madrid won last season's Champions League that will go down in history as the tournament of comebacks because in all the knockout rounds the Spanish team was on the verge of the knockout and in the delirium of the matches Karim Benzema and company brought out the caste and Madrid pride to turn around the conditions of the matches and in the end, as history dictates, the champion team ended up being Real Madrid who lifted the cup in Paris to a loud cry of "Hala Madrid!" In terms of goals, Real Madrid has the advantage with 394 goals and Espanyol 205. One more season and with it one more competition in which Real Madrid becomes the rival to beat and the aspirant to win all the titles they dispute throughout the campaign. The wait is over in LaLiga, Real Madrid, champion of Spain, returns to action in its local league facing Espanyol in what will be the third matchday of the season. Follow along with us all the details, commentaries, analysis and lineups for this Espanyol vs Real Madrid match. For this match, the player to watch should be Frenchman Karim Benzema who has established himself as the scorer and star of the Merengue side. For this match, the player to watch will be Vinícius Souza, the midfielder with great experience in LaLiga football has been characterized by putting order on the pitch. Vinicius Souza (Espanyol) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. As expected, the home team led by Professor Carlo Ancelotti ran over the locals with a score of 1-4 in favor of Madrid. Attempt blocked on the right side of the goal.

Real Madrid continue their early defence of the La Liga title this weekend as Carlo Ancelotti's side make the trip to Espanyol.

It could be Alaba at left back, but the suggestions are that Ancelotti views him as central to the way his team plays out from the back. They have yet to claim a win and their top scorer looks to be on his way out of the club. Ancelotti's team have started their campaign with back-to-back victories - can they make it three-in-a-row at the RCDE Stadium? Espanyol 0 Real Madrid 1 (12' Vinicius Jr) - There's the opening goal and it's Vinicius who rolls the ball into the back of the net! There is speculation that the striker could be on his way out of the La Liga club. 30 mins to KO: Modric was exceptional in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Celta Vigo at Balaidos last weekend. RDT is one of the best finishers in the Spanish game right now. The Croatian will be 37 next month, but he has never been more influential for Los Blancos. 14 mins: The finish from Vinicius was great, but the play of Tchouameni was crucial to making that goal happen. 3 mins: It's been a challenging start to the season for Espanyol. Tchouameni played the pass into the Brazilian winger and he converts! 20 mins: Espanyol believe they should have been awarded a spot kick for what they saw as a handball by Tchouameni inside the box.

Los Blancos are a perfect 2-0-0 on the season.

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Camavinga lays it off to Benzema on the edge of the penalty area. Camavinga is allowed to run through the Espanyol midfield with relative ease before teeing up Kroos. It takes an age for the decision to be made, but the referee finally shows the Espanyol goalkeeper his marching orders after reviewing the replay on the pitch-side monitor. REAL MADRID SUB Real Madrid FULL-TIME: ESPANYOL 1-3 REAL MADRID

Aug 28 (Reuters) - Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol on Sunday, their third in the first three games ...

"We were spot on with the changes we made. Rodrygo and Camavinga gave us the energy that we needed." Real Madrid sit top of the table on nine points, level with Real Betis.