Espanyol-Real Madrid: La Liga kicks off
Our team faces its debut in the championship at the RCDE Stadium (9:30 pm CEST; Orange TV and Dazn).
Real Madrid begins the 2026/27 La Liga tonight. Our team makes its official season debut against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium (9:30 pm CEST; Orange TV and Dazn). This match, corresponding to the second matchday of the championship (the first was postponed for those clubs with representatives in the semifinals of the last Club World Cup), will be the first of three matches the madridistas will face in just eight days.
Madrid heads into the start of La Liga after a preseason with three wins, one draw, and scoring 8 goals. “I have great confidence in the players' ambition,” said Mourinho during the pre-match press conference.
The Portuguese coach has included all new signings in the squad list: Bernardo Silva, Cucurella, Konaté, Dumfries, Carlos Espí, and Diomande, who could officially debut. On the other hand, Endrick, Asencio, Thiago, Mendy, Militão, Rodrygo, and Tchouameni will not feature.
Espanyol
Our opponent comes into this match with more competitive rhythm, as this will be their second league game. Manolo González's side debuted in the competition with a home thrashing of Levante (3-0). Additionally, during the preseason, they played six matches, achieving two wins, three draws, and one loss.