Espanyol are the next club in line looking to hand Real Madrid their first loss of the 2025–26 season.
Real Madrid come into the fixture as La Liga leaders through four matches in Xabi Alonso’s debut campaign in charge. The Spanish giants have secured victories against Osasuna, Real Oviedo, Mallorca and Real Sociedad to remain the only team with 12 points out of a possible 12.
Yet Espanyol are not far behind Los Blancos in the standings. The Catalans are unbeaten so far this season, with impressive wins against Atlético Madrid and Mallorca to claim third place. Manolo González’s men will hope to keep up their fine form against Real Madrid.
The hosts will not be lacking in confidence, though, considering Espanyol’s last victory at the Santiago Bernabéu came 29 years ago in 1996.
Here is guide to the game.
