Espanyol vs Real Madrid La Liga Preview: Start Time, Team News, How To Watch & Live Stream

Everything you need to know ahead of Real Madrid's trip to Espanyol in La Liga.

Jordan Merritt | Jan 31, 2025

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Real Madrid is back on the road in La Liga this Saturday. They will visit Catalonia to take on Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium and want to continue their excellent league form.

Los Blancos is four points ahead of rivals Atletico Madrid, who face Mallorca before Real face Espanyol. If Los Colchoneros get the three points, the pressure will be on Carlo Ancelotti's side to keep the four-point lead.

Ancelotti's side has won its last five games in all competitions, scoring 20 goals. The latest a 3-0 Champions League win over French side Brest.

Espanyol is in 18th place in the La Liga standings, the third relegation spot. The Budgerigars have won just one of their last six league games, one of just five in 21 games this season.

The last meeting between the two was near the start of the current season, with Madrid winning 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on September 21, 2024. Los Blancos have won 16 of the lost 18 matchups between the two, with Espanyol's last win in the 2021/22 season.

Here's a look at the last five La Liga games between the two. teams.

Date	Result
September 21, 2024	Real Madrid 4-1 Espanyol
March 11, 2023	Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol
August 28, 2022	Espanyol 1-3 Real Madrid
April 30, 2022	Real Madrid 4-0 Espanyol
October 3, 2021	Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid