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Amanda Langell

Real Madrid vs. Espanyol: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Espanyol are the next club in line looking to hand Real Madrid their first loss of the 2025–26 season.

Real Madrid come into the fixture as La Liga leaders through four matches in Xabi Alonso’s debut campaign in charge. The Spanish giants have secured victories against Osasuna, Real Oviedo, Mallorca and Real Sociedad to remain the only team with 12 points out of a possible 12.

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