By the numbers: the ghost of Arbeloa haunts Mourinho at the start of the Spanish league
Real Madrid enters the new La Liga season facing concerns over their away form, which struggled significantly last year. The team prepares to face Espanyol while looking to overcome a statistical trend of recent losses on the road.
Why it matters
Real Madrid's performance in away matches is a critical factor in their ability to compete for the La Liga title.
By the numbers: the ghost of Arbeloa haunts Mourinho at the start of the Spanish league J. Mourinho A. Arbeloa Espanyol vs Real Madrid Espanyol Real Madrid LaLiga Portugal Spain Will Real Madrid restore their prestige away from home?
Real Madrid fear the return of a spectre that haunted them last season under former coach Álvaro Arbeloa, with the new campaign about to open against Espanyol.
The Whites kick off their La Liga season on Saturday evening, facing Espanyol in the second round under their returning coach.
They travel to the RCDE Stadium to meet their Catalan hosts, and it is on the road that Los Blancos have been struggling in the domestic competition.
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