"Starting with the hosts, mounting yet another dramatic European comeback on Tuesday night as they opened their Champions League adventure with a 2-1 victory at home against French outfit Marseille, Real Madrid are certainly enjoying life under Xabi Alonso's guidance. Marking their return from September's international break with a 2-1 victory away at Real Sociedad, Los Blancos have come flying out of the traps since opening up the 2025/26 campaign."
"In fact, the 15-time European champions open this weekend's fixtures as the only club among Spain's elite who can boast a 100% start to proceedings. Desperate to recapture their La Liga crown this season, Alonso's side will be looking to lay down another domestic marker at the Bernabeu. It should also be highlighted, Madrid have won all of their previous 11 straight showdowns against Espanyol in the Spanish capital."
"Real Madrid Team News Picking up a hamstring injury in the opening three minutes against Marseille on Tuesday night and cutting a frustrated figure as he limped off, England international Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss out here. Both settling for a spot on the bench in midweek, the duo of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham could be handed respective full recalls."
Real Madrid host Espanyol at the Bernabeu in a La Liga fixture following a 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille. Real Madrid also beat Real Sociedad 2-1 and stand as the only top Spanish club with a 100% start to the 2025/26 season. The 15-time European champions aim to recapture the La Liga crown and have won their last 11 Madrid meetings with Espanyol. Trent Alexander-Arnold injured a hamstring and will miss the match, while Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham could be recalled. Kylian Mbappe leads the line after a midweek brace and four consecutive goals. Espanyol have recovered strongly under Manolo Gonzalez.
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