Espanyol vs Real Madrid Live Score, Lineups & Commentary
Espanyol
Real Madrid
Match Preview: Mourinho's Real Madrid Debut in Barcelona
Real Madrid begin their 2026‑27 La Liga campaign a week later than most, having been granted extra rest after several squad members featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jose Mourinho takes charge of Los Blancos for the first time in a competitive fixture since returning to the club 16 years after his first spell, and he does so away from home against an Espanyol side that could not have asked for a better start to the season.
Manolo González's Espanyol thrashed Levante 3‑0 on the opening weekend, with Roberto Fernández scoring twice and Tyrhys Dolan adding a late third. The Periquitos will lean on a vocal home crowd at RCDE Stadium and the momentum of that opening-day statement result as they look to spring an upset against the European heavyweights.
Real Madrid arrive unbeaten in pre-season, having rounded off their preparation with a comfortable 3‑0 win over Schalke. New arrivals including Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries and Yan Diomande are in contention to feature, while Éder Militão, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick remain unavailable through injury. History strongly favours the visitors — Real Madrid have won 8 of the last 10 meetings between these two sides.
Live Score & Match Timeline
Status: Pre-Match — Kick-off at 21:30 CEST
- -- Teams are warming up at RCDE Stadium. Team news and confirmed lineups will be updated 60 minutes before kick-off.
- -- Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez. VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vázquez.
- -- Follow this space for every goal, card, substitution and key incident, updated live as the match progresses.
Live Commentary
Starting XI & Substitutes
🔵🔴 Espanyol (4‑2‑3‑1)
- Marko Dmitrovic (GK)
- Omar El Hilali
- Clemens Riedel
- Unai Núñez
- Roger Hinojo
- Urko González
- Edu Expósito
- Álex Calatrava
- Javi Hernández
- Tyrhys Dolan
- Roberto Fernández
Head Coach: Manolo González
Unavailable: Leandro Cabrera (susp.), Javi Puado (inj.), Kike García (inj.)
⚪ Real Madrid (4‑2‑3‑1)
- Thibaut Courtois (GK)
- Trent Alexander‑Arnold
- Ibrahima Konaté
- Dean Huijsen
- Marc Cucurella
- Federico Valverde
- Bernardo Silva
- Arda Güler
- Brahim Díaz
- Vinícius Júnior
- Kylian Mbappé
Head Coach: José Mourinho
Unavailable: Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Raúl Asencio, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Endrick, Rodrygo (all inj.)
Head-to-Head Statistics
| 3 Wins | Overall H2H (last 30 meetings) | 25 Wins |
| 2 | Draws | 2 |
| 2‑0 Loss (May 2026) | Last Meeting | 2‑0 Win |
| 11th | 2025‑26 La Liga Finish | 2nd |
| 46 pts | Points Last Season | 86 pts |
Recent Form
| W D W W L | Espanyol (last 5, all comps) | W W W D W |
Match Stats
| 0 | Shots | 0 |
| 0 | Shots on Target | 0 |
| 0% | Possession | 0% |
| 0 | Corners | 0 |
| 0 | Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
Live stats will populate automatically once kick-off begins.
CS Sports Prediction
Our model favours Real Madrid to open Mourinho's second spell with a win, though Espanyol's home form and early-season sharpness make an upset far from impossible.
Prediction based on current form, H2H history and squad availability. Odds and lineups can change before kick-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Espanyol vs Real Madrid kick off?
21:30 CEST / 19:30 GMT / 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at RCDE Stadium.
Where can I watch the match live?
DAZN and Movistar+ in Spain, ESPN Deportes in the USA, and Disney+ in the UK. Use the Live Streaming Now button above for CS Sports' streaming access page.
Is this Jose Mourinho's first match back at Real Madrid?
Yes — this is Mourinho's first competitive match since returning for his second spell in charge, 16 years after leaving the club.
Who are the key players to watch?
Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior lead the Real Madrid attack, while Roberto Fernández and Tyrhys Dolan will spearhead Espanyol's hopes after their opening-day brace and goal against Levante.
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