Real Madrid vs Espanyol Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Periquitos emerged victorious when they last faced Los Blancos.

Real Madrid are ready to lock horns with Espanyol in the matchweek 5 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is all set to witness the interesting clash between these clubs.

Real Madrid continue their winning streak. They are coming in after securing a 2-1 win against Marseille in their UEFA Champions League fixture. The Xabi Alonso-led side have also won all of their first four games of the new LaLiga campaign. Los Blancos will be at home for their upcoming match.

Despite being away from home, RCD Espanyol will be feeling confident as they defeated Real last time around. They secured a win against Mallorca in their previous league fixture. It was a close game, but Periquitos scored a goal during the final moments of the game to grab those three important points.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
• Date: Saturday, September 20
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 p.m. IST/ 02:15 p.m. GMT/ 10:15 a.m. ET/ 07:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Madrid: W-W-W-W-W

Espanyol: W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

The Frenchman continues to perform well in the attacking front for Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe is coming in after scoring a brace in the Champions League game for his side. He will be ready to lead his side in the final third yet again.

Mbappe has scored four goals in four league matches this season.

🎯 @KMbappe x 2 🎯 pic.twitter.com/P3RUPK6BdY

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) September 17, 2025

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

The 23-year-old Spanish forward is going to play an important role for Espanyol. Roberto Fernández scored an important goal for his side in their previous league encounter. He also has an assist to his name this season.

Fernandez will be looking to find the net yet again as the upcoming game is going to be an important one for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have won four of their last five matches against Periquitos.
• Los Blancos are on a five-match winning run.
• Espanyol have won three of their last four matches.

Real Madrid vs Espanyol: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @2/9 Ladbrokes
• Kylian Mbappe to score @5/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @5/6 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Toni Rudiger, Endrick and Ferland Mendy are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Real Madrid. Dean Huijsen will also miss out as he is injured. Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga might also come in as substitutes.

Pere Milla will not be in action for Espanyol as he is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 201

Real Madrid won: 119

Espanyol won: 46

Draws: 36

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Courtois (GK); Carvajal, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni; Mastantuono, Guler, Rodrygo; Mbappe

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Dmitrovic (GK); El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Rosemary; Dolan, Gonzalez, Lush, Handful; Exposito; Fernandez

Match Prediction

This will be an interesting and intense contest between the clubs due to their current forms. Real Madrid will be coming in as the favourites and are likely to secure a win against RCD Espanyol in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Espanyol

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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