Espanyol vs Real Madrid (La Liga) was played on 22 August 2026 and finished 1–2.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 8.02 | 5.00 | 1.50 |
| Market average | 7.34 | 4.76 | 1.42 |
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 11 | 10-0-1 | 46:12 | 30 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 11 | 9-1-1 | 22:8 | 28 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 11 | 9-0-2 | 28:10 | 27 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 11 | 7-2-2 | 18:15 | 23 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 6-1-4 | 20:20 | 19 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 10 | 4-3-3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 8 | Deportivo La Coruña | 11 | 3-5-3 | 15:14 | 14 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:15 | 12 |
| 10 | Celta Vigo | 11 | 2-6-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 11 | Alavés | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:17 | 12 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3-3-4 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 13 | Getafe | 11 | 3-3-5 | 8:16 | 12 |
| 14 | Espanyol | 11 | 3-2-6 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 15 | Osasuna | 11 | 3-2-6 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 16 | Racing Santander | 11 | 3-2-6 | 15:29 | 11 |
| 17 | Elche | 11 | 2-4-5 | 14:18 | 10 |
| 18 | Levante | 11 | 2-4-5 | 16:21 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia | 11 | 2-3-6 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga | 11 | 0-5-6 | 8:21 | 5 |
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid: match preview and analysis
Espanyol fell to a 1‑2 defeat at home against second‑placed Real Madrid, who stretched their lead at the top to 12 points after four wins from five games. The Catalans, sitting eighth with seven points from two victories, a draw and two losses, saw their goal difference slip to +3 (8‑5) while Madrid’s tally improved to +10 (14‑4). The visitors continued their dominance in the head‑to‑head this season, having already secured the only meeting between the sides. The loss leaves Espanyol still chasing a European spot, whereas Real Madrid remain firmly in contention for the title.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: questions and answers
How did Espanyol vs Real Madrid end?
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
22 August 2026, kick-off at 20:30, at RCDE Stadium. Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Espanyol: 14th (11 points), Real Madrid: 3rd (27 points).
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