Laliga: Real Madrid vs Espanyol preview 09/20/2025

 


Event Details

  • Match: Real Madrid vs Espanyol
  • Competition: La Liga 2025-26, Matchday … (mid-season round; the date is 20 September 2025)
  • Date & Kick-off Time: Saturday, 20 September 2025. Kick-off at 16:15 CEST at the Santiago Bernabéu.
  • Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. Home of Real Madrid.

 

Real Madrid: Team News & Injuries / Suspensions

From the latest:

  • Endrick has recovered from an injury and is back in the squad, though may be eased in.
  • Dean Huijsen is suspended for this match. He got a red card in the match vs Real Sociedad. Real Madrid appealed, but the suspension stands.
  • Other absentees: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy are out.
  • Key midfielders, however, are available: Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga are back in full training and may feature.
  • Coach Xabi Alonso has commented on squad rotation, saying that even top players like Mbappé won’t play every match due to the calendar and intensity.

 

Espanyol: Team News & Absentees

  • Espanyol will be without Pere Milla, who is suspended following a red card in their recent match vs Mallorca. He has scored in three of their first four matches and is a key attacking outlet.
  • José Gragera is out with a long-term muscle injury
  • Brian Oliván is also unavailable, still recovering from a calf issue.
  • Espanyol otherwise seem to have their squad largely available and no major fresh suspensions beyond Milla.

 

Live Stream / Broadcast Info

  • In Spain, the match will be broadcast on DAZN La Liga
  • In the USA, the game is set to air on ESPN Deportes, with streaming via ESPN+.
  • Other regions should check local rights; official La Liga broadcasters typically carry the fixture via PSN, streaming platforms, or pay TV.