Espanyol Aiming to Cause Major Upset Against Spanish Champions Real Madrid in La Liga

• Espanyol have only picked up one point from their opening two games in La Liga this season
• Real Madrid have won their opening two games and are looking to continue their unbeaten streak
• Carlo Ancelotti expects a tough challenge when Real Madrid travels to take on Espanyol in La Liga

Real Madrid will be looking to make it three wins out of three when they travel to take on Espanyol in La Liga.

Los Blancos had a mini scare against Almeria in their opening game before taking crushing Celta Vigo.

Espanyol, on the other hand, have picked up just one point from their first two fixtures and are looking to turn their season around.

What do the coaches have to say?

During his pre-game press conference, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Espanyol were a tough team and that Los Blancos needed to be at their best to get the win, Real Madrid’s website reported.

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Espanyol manager Diego Martinez also is gearing up for a touch challenge, Managing Madrid confirmed.

“Playing against Madrid never comes at a good time, they are one of the best in the world. But playing against the best gets the best out of you,” he said.

Last season’s results:

Espanyol are capable of beating Madrid and got the better of their opponents last season at home. Unfortunately, they were beaten 4-0 in the return fixture at the Estadio Bernabeu.

Team news:

Espanyol:

Martinez’s side are waiting on the fitness of Pol Lozano, Raul de Tomas and Adria Pedrosa. They will also be without Sergi Gomez, who was shown a red card in the club’s last match.

Real Madrid:

Toni Kroos and Rodrygo missed the last match but are expected to be back against Espanyol. Nacho has a muscular problem and is a doubt for the game.

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Predicted line-up:

Espanyol:

Lecomte; Gil, Calero, Cabrera, Olivan; Darder, Exposito, Souza; R Sanchez, Joselu, Melamed

Real Madrid:

Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Tchouameni, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius

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Carlo Ancelotti and his men will travel to Catalonia to face RCD Espanyol on Sunday night as they aim to maintain their 100% winning run this season.