Probable Lineups
4-4-2
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Espanyol
Real Madrid
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Javi Fuego | Out | 6.65 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Cristiano Ronaldo | Out | 7.61 | |
Gareth Bale | Doubtful | 7.49 | |
Keylor Navas | Doubtful | 6.78 |
Team News
Espanyol
Real Madrid
- Diego Lopez is expected to be preferred to Roberto in goal for the hosts.
- Marc Roca has been impressing at youth level and could come into the centre of midfield, with Javi Fuego suspended.
- Victor Sanchez should continue at left-back, with Pape Diop also pushing for a start.
- Pepe should feature at centre-back from the off, as Zinedine Zidane looks to keep everyone fit and playing football.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is out through illness, with Marco Asensio expected to deputise.
- Gareth Bale has a hip problem, which should see Lucas Vazquez start out on the right-hand side.
Carvajal was amazing today. His attitude and mentality make him a unique and outstanding player. I see him as a future Real Madrid captain. Marcelo has been really poor recently. It would be really tough to replace Casemiro in this team. I'm sure it was just a bad knock but we'll have to see.
Ronaldo with zero shots on goal so far ...
James is such class every time he plays, it just baffles me how little game time he gets.
either espanyol win these or a hard fought draw
Madrid will win 3-0 morata (2) Assensio
Ronaldo and Bale missing this game. Navas and Coentrao still recovering.
Real Madrid oéé Real Madrid oéé.
It wont be like last year.