How to live stream Espanyol vs Real Madrid: La Liga, TV channel
Real Madrid prepares to face Espanyol in their 2026-27 La Liga season opener. The match marks the return of Jose Mourinho as manager for Real Madrid following a trophy-less previous season.
Why it matters
As one of the world's most popular football clubs, Real Madrid's tactical shifts and season start are major events for global sports media and betting markets.
Real Madrid opens its 2026-27 La Liga campaign with a matchup against Espanyol on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Real Madrid CF forward Vinicius Junior (7) in action during a semifinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Real Madrid finished the 2025-26 La Liga season second on the table with 86 points in 38 matches, eight less than league champion Barcelona . Real Madrid went 27-5-6 on the season, scoring 77 goals and giving up 35 for a plus-42 goal differential, the second-best mark in the league.
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