Madrid, Sept 20, 2025. Real Madrid will host Espanyol tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu in Week 5 of the 2025–26 La Liga season, with kick-off set for 8:00 PM NST.
Los Blancos enter the match as league leaders with a flawless record of four wins from four matches (12 points). They also come off a Champions League victory over Olympique Marseille. Espanyol, meanwhile, are unbeaten this season, sitting third with three wins and one draw (10 points).
Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be without Dean Huijsen (suspension), Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring), Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy (muscle injuries). However, Jude Bellingham could return earlier than expected, and Gonzalo is tipped to make his first start.
Star striker Kylian Mbappé, La Liga’s current top scorer with four goals, has scored in his last four outings. Espanyol will miss Pere Milla through suspension.
Historically, Real Madrid dominate this fixture, winning 33 of 42 meetings since 2003. Espanyol last stunned Madrid 1–0 in February 2025.
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