Real Madrid vs. Espanyol: the leaders look to continue their winning streak
Our team is seeking its sixth consecutive victory, the fifth in the league, against an opponent that arrives at the Bernabéu undefeated (4:15 pm CEST).
The leaders return to LaLiga four days after making their Champions League debut with a win over Olympique de Marseille (2-1). Xabi Alonso's side go into this fifth league matchday sitting top of the table with 12 points from a possible 12 and the target of picking up three more points against an opponent who are yet to lose this season (4:15 pm CEST).
It will be the second consecutive match at the Bernabéu and the aim is to continue the winning streak from the five official matches played to date, four in LaLiga and one in the Champions League, and remain at the top of the league.
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"We're playing at home and we want to put in a good performance and win," said Xabi Alonso at the press conference ahead of the match. This is the squad the Real Madrid coach has to call upon, which once again includes Bellingham and Camavinga, who could make their first appearances of the season. Also included are Endrick, who returns from injury, and Mbappé, who has scored six goals this season after netting a brace against Olympique de Marseille. On the other hand, Huijsen, who was sent off at Anoeta, will be missing.
Espanyol
The Catalan side have made a spectacular start to the season and arrive at the Bernabéu two points behind our team. They are third in the table and are yet to taste defeat, having won three games at home against Atlético (2-1), Osasuna (1-0) and Mallorca (3-2) and drawn one in San Sebastián (2-2). Pere Milla is the top scorer for Manolo González's side with three goals.