La Liga leaders Real Madrid will play Espanyol today in a La Liga game at Santiago Bernabeu.
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid.
Referee: David Fernandez Borbalan
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
Real Madrid
- Luka Modric remains out with his injury. The Croatian midfielder is expected to be back next month.
- Dani Carvajal is out with a suspension. He picked up the fifth yellow card of the season against Valencia.
- The Rest squad is full fit for Real boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Espanyol
- Hector Moreno could take some part after returning from an injury earlier this week.
- Lucas Vazquez and Christian Stuani are both suspended for this clash.
- Manuel Lanzarote remains a doubt.
Stats:
- In the past 14 meetings between these sides, Real Madrid have won 12 of them.
- The home side have won 33 of their last 37 home La Liga games.
- Real Madrid have won five of their last six La Liga games.
- Espanyol have conceded more than a goal in 14 of their last 15 meetings against the Los Blancos.
- Espanyol have lost three of their last six La Liga games.
Prediction:
Real Madrid 3 – 0 Espanyol, Cristiano Ronaldo on the scoresheet.
Real Madrid are likely to overcome their back to back defeats. They are looking to start their winning streak once again today.
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