Broadcast info
Who's playing: La Liga giants Real Madrid and Espanyol clash in what is expected to be the match of the weekend. Gareth Bale's confirmed return to the squad is also the biggest news in this fixture. Zinedine Zidane recently confirmed that the Real Madrid winger could get some playtime here for the first time since his ankle injury in November, and that makes it an interesting tie to watch.
What time: On Saturday February 18, 2017 at 7:15 am PST/ 10:15 am EST/ 15:15 GMT/ 16:15 CET
Which stadium: At the 81,044-seater Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain.
Which channels:
In the USA on beIN SPORTS USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A., fuboTV, beIN SPORTS en Español
In Canada on beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada
In Spain on beIN LaLiga, beIN Sports Connect España
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Match facts
- Real Madrid have won 11 of their last 13 league games
- Zidane's men have also scored at least twice in 16 of their last 17 home games against Espanyol [all competitions]
- Los Blancos have scored at least two goals in 11 of their last 13 league games
Team news
Real Madrid
Mateo Kovavic will be rested following the return of Toni Kroos from a ban. Gareth Bale could also start from the bench, while Sergio Ramos may be rested after limping off against Napoli. Pepe could start in the captain's place.
WATCH: Bale fit for Espanyol game, says Zidane
Espanyol
Pablo Piatti is likely to miss this match due to his head injury. Marc Navarro will also miss due to injury but could be replaced by Diego Reyes.
Match forecast
Real Madrid are currently at the top of the league table withe 49 points and two games at home. Barcelona are second with 48 points, while Sevilla come third with 46. Espanyol are not in the title race but have a tendency of playing their hearts out against Real Madrid.
The Blancos know very well that dropping points at this stage could prove to be a costly affair at the end of the season now that rivals Barcelona are hot on their heels. But Espanyol must try a little bit harder if they are to beat the hosts, who have won their last seven consecutive league games the the Bernabeu. Can the Catalan club help out their neighbours Barcelona by snatching the three points off the Madrid giants? This game is unmissable!
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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