Real Madrid Set to Face Espanyol at Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga Clash

Real Madrid is poised to welcome RCD Espanyol to the Santiago Bernabeu for a La Liga encounter as part of the 2024-25 season. This match marks Espanyol’s return to the hallowed grounds of the Bernabeu following their promotion from the second tier of Spanish football. The Catalan side enters this clash buoyed by a two-game winning streak, while Real Madrid seeks to solidify its position after a mixed start to the campaign.

Leading into this fixture, Real Madrid is sitting third in the La Liga standings, alongside Atletico Madrid, trailing only due to goal difference. Despite a shaky start to the season, which included draws against Las Palmas and Mallorca, Real Madrid has demonstrated resilience, recently securing a 3-1 victory against VfB Stuttgart in the revamped UEFA Champions League.

Kylian Mbappe, one of the standout figures on the team, has been pivotal, and he is expected to feature prominently in the lineup against Espanyol. The star-studded lineup of Real Madrid anticipated for the match includes players like Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, and Jude Bellingham.

Espanyol, managed by Luis Garcia, is positioned 12th in the La Liga table with seven points accumulated across five fixtures. Their recent triumph over Deportivo Alaves by a 3-2 margin showcases their competitive edge this season. Key players for Espanyol in this matchup are expected to include Joan Garcia in goal, alongside Marash Kumbulla and Sergi Darder in the midfield.

The match is scheduled to kick off at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium at 12:30 AM IST on September 22, 2024. For viewers in India, the match will be available for streaming on the GXR World app and website, as it won’t be televised on traditional TV channels in the region.