Real Madrid leaves for an away match against Espanyol on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. Kickoff: 21:00 CEST (20:00 UK). WATCH IT HERE!
Current Position and Recent Performance
With a lead of four points above second-placed Atlético Madrid and a further seven points clear of the Catalans, Real Madrid currently leads the La Liga standings with 49 points collected from 21 outings. They thus extended the streak of wins to four matches after the start of the Winter break.
Espanyol finds itself precariously just above the relegation zone at 18th position with 20 points from 21 games. The team has shown fight notwithstanding their precarious standings, having lost just one out of the last six matches with one solitary win in that stretch along the way.
Team News
Vinícius Júnior has returned to action, boosting Real Madrid’s frontline. The attacking duo of Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo is in terrific form, with Mbappé scoring a hat-trick in the previous game against Valladolid. Coach Manolo González called on 23 players for the task, including the recovered Brian Oliván, who was out for a long time with a hamstring injury. The squad is determined to capitalize on home advantage to escape from the relegation zone.
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History
Their last meeting ended with Real Madrid winning 4-1 against Espanyol on September 21, 2024. Real Madrid made 31 attempts on goal whereas Espanyol made nine. Four different players scored for Real Madrid, including Dani Carvajal.
Match Outlook
With both teams performing so differently this season, Real Madrid is now regarded as the undisputed favorite. But Espanyol’s recent home form and hunger to escape relegation could prove tough. Analysts are predicting a Real Madrid victory but anticipate that Espanyol will put up a strong fight on their home turf