Get official Espanyol vs Real Madrid confirmed lineups, starting XI team news, match odds, and expert prediction tips for Saturday's LaLiga clash.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:30 UK time |
Venue | RCDE Stadium |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Espanyol and Real Madrid have been confirmed ahead of tonight's match at RCDE Stadium.
Espanyol Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Marko Dmitrovic, Roger Hinojo, Unai Núñez, Clemens Riedel, Omar El Hilali, Edu Expósito, Tyrhys Dolan, Urko González de Zárate, Cala, Javi Hernández, Roberto Fernández
Substitutes: Adama Timera, Rafel Bauzà, Llorenç Serred, José Ángel, Gabriel Moscardo, Marcos Fernández, Ángel Fortuño, Jofre Carreras, Quilindschy Hartman, Vanja Drkusic, Pol Lozano, Pere Milla
Real Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
Substitutes: Alexis Ciria, Yan Diomande, Carlos Espí, Mario Rivas, Sergio Mestre, Jorge Cestero, Eduardo Camavinga, Andrii Lunin, Brahim Díaz, Marc Cucurella, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Immediate Reaction
Espanyol
Espanyol set up in a 4-4-2 formation with Marko Dmitrovic starting in goal behind a defensive line consisting of Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Unai Núñez, and Roger Hinojo. In midfield, Edu Expósito and Urko González de Zárate anchor the centre, with Cala and Tyrhys Dolan providing width to support a strike pairing of Javi Hernández and Roberto Fernández.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid also adopt a 4-4-2 system, with Thibaut Courtois in goal behind a back four of Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras. Bernardo Silva and Federico Valverde start in central midfield alongside wide midfielders Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham, while Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior lead the attack.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder focuses on Real Madrid's key attacking figures. The four-leg bet builder features Vinícius Júnior to score anytime and to be shown a card, alongside Kylian Mbappé to have over 1.5 shots on target and over 2.5 total shots.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams deploying a 4-4-2 setup, Real Madrid's potent attacking duo of Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior gives the visitors a clear advantage at RCDE Stadium. Although Espanyol will aim to frustrate the visitors and break through Javi Hernández and Roberto Fernández, Real Madrid possess the quality and offensive firepower to seal a victory.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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