What has been Espanyol and Real Madrid's form ahead of this match?
Espanyol's form ahead of this game is quite worrying, since Los Periquitos have only won one of their last six games. During that span, Espanyol has scored only four goals, while allowing opposing strikers to find the back of their net 14 times.
Real Madrid gets to this game having won four of their last six La Liga games. Speaking about away games, Solari's men have lost six games in all competitions, with their latest game on the road ending with a 1-0 loss against Leganés in the Copa del Rey.
What is the current position of Espanyol and Real Madrid in La Liga?
After a great start of the season that saw them fighting for UEFA Champions League spots, Espanyol is now ranked 13th in the Spanish top flight. Los Periquitos have won seven of their 20 games this season, with three draws and ten losses completing their 2018-19 tally.
Real Madrid holds the third spot in La Liga. The Spanish capital team got closer to the top after beating Sevilla last week, which eventually helped them to leapfrog Los Hispalenses in the domestic competition. Los Blancos have won eleven of their 20 games in the ongoing campaign, with three draws and six losses completing their tally.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
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| 1 | Real Madrid | 31 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 67 | 20 | +47 | 78 | WWWWD | |
| 2 | Barcelona | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 62 | 34 | +28 | 70 | WWWWD | |
| 3 | Girona | 31 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 63 | 39 | +24 | 65 | LWLWL | |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 59 | 36 | +23 | 61 | WWLLW | |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 51 | 29 | +22 | 57 | DLWWD | |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 31 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 45 | 33 | +12 | 50 | DWWWL | |
| 7 | Valencia | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 32 | +2 | 47 | WWDLW | |
| 8 | Real Betis | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 38 | 37 | +1 | 45 | WLLLL | |
| 9 | Villarreal | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 49 | 54 | -5 | 39 | DLWWW | |
| 10 | Getafe | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 37 | 43 | -6 | 39 | DLWLD | |
| 11 | Osasuna | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 36 | 44 | -8 | 39 | LWLLW | |
| 12 | Las Palmas | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 37 | LLLLD | |
| 13 | Sevilla | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 39 | 44 | -5 | 34 | WWLDW | |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 38 | -12 | 32 | LLLWL | |
| 15 | Mallorca | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 31 | LDWLW | |
| 16 | Rayo Vallecano | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 38 | -13 | 31 | DDWLD | |
| 17 | Celta de Vigo | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 33 | 46 | -13 | 28 | LDWLW | |
| 18 | Cádiz | 31 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 41 | -20 | 25 | LWLWD | |
| 19 | Granada | 31 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 32 | 60 | -28 | 17 | WLLLL | |
| 20 | Almería | 31 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 62 | -32 | 14 | DLWDL |
Espanyol vs Real Madrid - Head-to-head stats
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The previous meeting between these sides ended with a 1-0 win for Real Madrid (September 22, 2018).
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Real Madrid's last away game against Espanyol ended with a 1-9 win for Los Periquitos (February 27, 2018).
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Real Madrid have won five of their last six games against Espanyol when playing away from home.
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Real Madrid has kept a clean sheet against Espanyol in five of their six most recent games in all comps.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid - Injuries and suspensions
Espanyol - Injured: Hernán Pérez, Oscar Duarte, Naldo, David López. Doubtful: Adrián Pedrosa.
Real Madrid - Injured: Jesús Vallejo, Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Keylor Navas. Doubtful: Mariano.
Broadcast info - Espanyol vs Real Madrid
In Spain: Movistar+, Movistar Partidazo.
In the U.K.: Eleven La Liga TV, Eleven Sports 1 UK.
In the U.S.: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS.
In Canada: beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, DAZN.
In Australia: beIN Sports Connect, Kayo Sports, beIN SPORTS 2.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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