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Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid must let Kylian Mbappé be himself
Cristiano Ronaldo has said Real Madrid must “look after” Kylian Mbappé and advised that the star forward must “do things his way” as he looks to follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps as a legend at the Bernabéu.
Mbappé has already scored 22 goals in all competitions in his debut campaign at Madrid, having faced criticism for his performances earlier in the season.
Ronaldo — who is Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer with 451 goals — was Mbappé’s childhood hero, and famously posed for a photo with Mbappé when the youngster first went on trial at the club as a teenager.
“Look after the lad,” Ronaldo urged, in an extract from an interview with Spanish TV show El Chiringuito, due to be broadcast in full on Monday. “The fans need to look after him. He’s very good. The club have to help to protect him, I have no doubt he’ll bring a lot of joy to Madrid fans.
“I love [Mbappé], not just because of his story as a kid, how he loved Cristiano, I was his idol,” Ronaldo said. “I think he’s a top player.”
Ronaldo revealed he now tunes in to watch Real Madrid’s games because his son, Mateo, is a fan of Mbappé.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said he feels Mbappé still needs some help in adjusting to his role in the Real Madrid team.
“It’s complicated, because he doesn’t know how to play as a forward in my opinion — or rather, it’s not that he doesn’t know, but it isn’t his position,” Ronaldo said. “If I was at Madrid, I’d show him how to play as a number nine.
“I wasn’t a forward. I got used to it, but I was a winger. People forget that. I was a forward, but not a typical forward. I think [Mbappé] shouldn’t be a typical forward, he should do things his way.”
Mbappé has already won two trophies with Madrid, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and scored as Madrid were humbled 5-2 by Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa last month.
Madrid now face a testing few weeks, playing Leganés in a Copa del Rey quarterfinal before a Madrid Derby with Atlético Madrid on Saturday and then facing Manchester City in their Champions League knockout stage playoff.
As one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed at the highest level. And with rumors swirling that Real Madrid are interested in signing Kylian Mbappé, the Portuguese superstar has some advice for his potential new teammate: be yourself.In a recent interview, Ronaldo emphasized the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of pressure and expectations. He spoke about his own experiences as a young player trying to make a name for himself at Sporting Lisbon and later at Manchester United, stressing the importance of staying focused and not letting outside influences dictate his game.
Ronaldo believes that Mbappé, who is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in the world, has the potential to become one of the all-time greats. But in order to reach his full potential, the French forward must be allowed to express himself on the field without feeling the need to live up to anyone else’s standards.
Real Madrid, with its rich history of success and star-studded lineup, can be an intimidating environment for a young player like Mbappé. But Ronaldo’s message is clear: embrace the pressure, but don’t let it change who you are as a player.
If Mbappé can heed Ronaldo’s advice and stay true to himself, there’s no limit to what he can achieve in the game. And with Ronaldo’s guidance, the sky is the limit for the talented young forward.
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Real Madrid slip up against Espanyol: Injury blow for Rudiger and anger over Romero’s tackle on Mbappe
Real Madrid slipped up on Saturday night, losing a game many would have expected them to win against an Espanyol side that started the day in La Liga’s relegation zone.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side remain top of the table and one point ahead of Atletico Madrid, who they host on Saturday in a game that could have a big say in this season’s title race.
They will be without Antonio Rudiger for that game — and he is likely to miss the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Manchester City on February 11, too — after the Germany international suffered a muscle injury during the 1-0 defeat on Saturday evening.
That injury leaves Madrid with only one fit senior centre-back for a crucial part of the season (and that is David Alaba who has only just returned from an ACL injury), which has led to criticism of the board’s planning and Ancelotti’s squad management.
That wasn’t the only thing that Madrid fans were not happy about. The performance of the referee and the video assistant referee were also widely criticised, especially the decision not to send off Espanyol’s Carlos Romero for a lunging tackle on Kylian Mbappe. It was Romero who went on to score Espanyol’s 85th-minute winner.
The club were critical of the officials, too. First, on their television channel — where they called for the departure of Rafael Louzan, the president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) who was appointed last year — and then in the post-match report they published on their website.
Mario Cortegana analyses the big talking points from a disappointing defeat for Madrid…
Madrid’s fury at the match officials
Immediately after the match finished, Real Madrid TV pointed the finger at the match officials for not sending off Romero for his foul on Mbappe (the defender was shown a yellow card).
“It’s mind-boggling — this has been going on for many years in the filthy Negreira league,” said one of the commentators, alluding to the scandal involving Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football’s refereeing committee who owned a company that was paid a total of €7.3million (£6.4m; $7.8m) by Barcelona between 2001 and 2018.
It was in the 60th minute of the game, with the score at 0-0, when Romero lunged at Mbappe to stop a Madrid counter-attack, his studs connecting with the France forward’s knee.
“I knew Kylian is impossible to stop on the run,” Romero explained. “I tried it as best I could, it was a bit ugly, I didn’t like it, I apologised to him.”
The referee did not show Romero a red card, the VAR did not intervene, and the left-back continued to play and later proved decisive with his late goal.
‘The player who should have been sent off scored,” they lamented on RMTV. ‘This is the fate of the CTA (the technical committee of referees), this is the Spanish league, what Mr (Luis) Medina Cantalejo (president of the CTA) had planned has been fulfilled.”
Romero celebrates his late winner (Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)The club’s television channel, known for its acid criticism of the refereeing establishment on a weekly basis, also claimed that “(Carlos) Clos Gomez (head of VAR) cannot continue one more minute in charge of VAR” and that “Rafael Louzan (president of the Spanish football federation) has to leave as quickly as he arrived”.
The match report on Madrid’s website began: “Real Madrid were beaten by Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in a match overshadowed by the performance of referee Muniz Ruiz and Iglesias Villanueva in the VAR room.”
Mbappe, for his part, said it all without saying anything. When asked by journalists in the mixed zone about the decision, he put his hand to his mouth in a zip gesture.
“The decision made by the referee and the VAR is inexplicable,” lamented a very serious Ancelotti in his press conference. “Everyone saw it. The most important thing is to watch and protect the player, fortunately nothing happened.”
Real Madrid were also upset that a Vinicius Junior goal was disallowed in the 21st minute. Their match report said: “The goal was disallowed for a prior foul by Mbappe. In the replay, it was plain to see that Pol Lozano had grabbed the Frenchman by the neck as he entered the area and that the striker then shook off the Espanyol player.”
Rudiger will be a huge miss for Madrid
Only 15 minutes had passed in the game when Rudiger was lying on the pitch in pain and there was immediate concern from his team-mates.
He tried to get up but immediately sat back down and then had to be replaced by academy graduate Raul Asensio.
The club confirmed after half-time that Rudiger was suffering discomfort in his right hamstring and he would undergo scans on the injury. After the game, Ancelotti confirmed Rudiger had a muscle injury.
Rudiger is expected to miss Madrid’s next three matches — the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Leganes on Wednesday, the Madrid derby on Saturday and the Champions League play-off first leg away to Manchester City three days after.
It will certainly be a relief for City striker Erling Haaland if Rudiger were to miss that game, given the big Norway striker has struggled in his head-to-head battles with the German. Real Madrid are the team that Haaland has faced the most in the Champions League and he is yet to score or assist a goal in any of those four matches.
Rudiger’s absence leaves Ancelotti with Alaba as his only senior centre-back available, as no one is counting on Jesus Vallejo, who has only played 10 minutes this season.
The Austria international, who was out between December 2023 and January 2025 with his anterior cruciate ligament injury, has played 70 minutes in four games since his return. However, he is yet to start a game, despite Ancelotti saying he would this week.
Without Eder Militao, who out for the remainder of the season with a similar knee injury, there are only two other alternatives for Ancelotti: Aurelien Tchouameni, a midfielder who has been criticised for his performances at centre-back, and Asencio who, in the summer, was not even among the academy’s top two choices to reinforce the first team in the case of an emergency.
This scenario points to the club’s poor planning in this position. Ancelotti was asked about this shortage of players and signings, but did not want to criticise the board: “We’ve talked about it, we’ve thought about it and we know what we have to do.”
Some inside the club do not understand why Ancelotti has not used Asencio more to give Rudiger a breather. Until yesterday, Rudiger had completed all but four games this season (playing 2,891 minutes); he turns 32 in March and has been carrying a knee problem.
Ancelotti’s Fantastic Four fail to shine
Real Madrid failed to score for the fourth match this season, but it was the first time that has happened when their galactico attack of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappe and Vinicius Jr has started together.
Between them, those four lost possession 47 times during the match — Vinicius Jr (14), Mbappe (11), Rodrygo (11) and Bellingham (11) — and Bellingham and Mbappe were seen looking frustrated while talking together in the final minutes.
According to Opta, Real Madrid enjoyed 76 per cent possession against Espanyol, their highest tally in a La Liga away game since the 2005-06 season.
76% – Real Madrid enjoyed 76% possession against Espanyol, their highest tally in a LaLiga away game since at least the 2005/06 season. Unsuccessful. pic.twitter.com/nycQLMhyzD
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) February 1, 2025
They dominated when it came to chance creation too, with xG of 1.72 compared to Espanyol’s 0.31.
But they were unsuccessful in attacking positions, and this ended a remarkable run of scoring by the first team. In the previous 14 matches they had scored at least two goals in each one, something they had not done since the 1960-1961 season.
That run is over, and now their focus will turn to Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final, and then two massive games against Atletico and Manchester City.
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Real Madrid slipped up against Espanyol in a tense La Liga clash, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. The result came as a blow to Real Madrid’s title hopes, as they missed out on a chance to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona.Adding insult to injury, Real Madrid also suffered a blow in terms of injuries, with defender Antonio Rudiger forced off the field early in the second half with a suspected hamstring injury. Rudiger’s absence will be a major setback for Real Madrid, as they look to shore up their defense in the crucial final stretch of the season.
But perhaps the most controversial moment of the match came when Espanyol defender Cristian Romero made a reckless tackle on Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe. The challenge left Mbappe writhing in pain on the ground, and sparked anger among Real Madrid players and fans alike.
Romero’s tackle was met with calls for harsh punishment, with many labeling it as a dangerous and unnecessary challenge. The incident has once again raised questions about player safety and the need for stricter enforcement of rules to protect players from dangerous tackles.
Overall, it was a frustrating and disappointing result for Real Madrid, who will now have to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches as they look to salvage their title hopes.
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Real Madrid venció al Brest y con dos goles de Rodrygo, aseguró los playoffs de la UEFA Champions League.
El Real Madrid cumplió su parte, venció con contundencia al Brest en un duelo intenso, con la inspiración goleadora de Rodrygo y un 0-3 que no fue suficiente para el acceso directo a octavos de final de la UEFA Champions League, undécimo, y la penitencia en el camino de un posible cruce con el Manchester City o uno deseado frente al Celtic.
Cuestión de honor más que de resultado. Consciente de que necesitaba una carambola imposible, el triunfo del Real Madrid se asoció más al prestigio que a la necesidad en casa del Brest. En una encerrona. Una caja de cerillos por estadio, con césped en mal estado. Tres derrotas ya eran suficiente descrédito para el vigente campeón en un camino inesperado en la Champions con estreno de formato.
No se adaptó bien el equipo de Carlo Ancelotti a los cambios en su competición fetiche. Irregular. Confiado en el tiempo para solucionar errores. La derrota en Lille se agravó con la conquista del AC Milan del Bernabéu. Inferior en Anfield ante un Liverpool que se cuela por méritos propios entre los grandes favoritos. El arreón final salvó el honor madridista pero no una eliminatoria inesperada previa a los octavos entre tanto desgaste de partidos.
Insistió Ancelotti con Aurélien Tchouaméni como central en uno de esos días en los que demostró que no es defensa. Exigido en el marcaje de un punta de 196 centímetros de altura. Un reto también para Antonio Rüdiger. Ambos amonestados a los 35 minutos de partido. De una falta de Aurélien creció el ímpetu del Brest. Espoleado por la grada y por una falta al más puro estilo Cristiano Ronaldo. La misma carrera, el mismo golpeo de empeine. El vuelo salvador de Thibaut Courtois a los siete minutos.
Exigido en los costados, como esperaba el Real Madrid, con extremos rápidos y centros buscando la altura de su delantero centro. Con Baldé siempre atento a la segunda jugada generando peligro. El partido necesitaba pausa y el más veterano fue el que lo supo leer. Luka Modric, titular por delante de Dani Ceballos, se adueñó del balón y rebajó revoluciones.
Fue cuando, con más balón, la presencia de Kylian Mbappé se hizo patente en su segundo regreso a Francia. Sin el acierto reciente en las dos primeras, ambas en acciones individuales en carrera. Buscando la escuadra en la primera, golpeando a las nubes la segunda.
El partido cambiaba su aspecto y tras un remate alto de Mama Baldé, lo hizo por completo con la irrupción de Rodrygo. El brasileño puede estar desaparecido y golpear con sigilo cuando nadie le espera. Sin hacer ruido irrumpió con un testarazo a centro de Lucas Vázquez ante el que lució reflejos Marco Bizot. Segundos más tarde, tras el córner de esa acción, inventó él solo su noveno tanto en los once últimos partidos.
Se marchó con calidad Rodrygo del defensor que le salió al paso con un recorte de diestra, avanzó hacia su perfil izquierdo y soltó un zurdazo que besó la madera antes de entrar a la portería rival. El Real Madrid ya tenía el premio que buscaba explotando su potencial ofensivo sin Vinícius.
Pasó a una fase de defensa del resultado con pilares defensivos sin bases sólidas. Inseguros Lucas y Tchouaméni en acciones en los que quedó patente la principal diferencia entre ambos equipos. Perdonaba Baldé la más clara, una volea de un mal despeje de Rüdiger condicionado en su pugna con Ludovic Ajorque, y Mahdi Camara acariciaba un golazo con un centro de diestra desde la izquierda con una rosca que se fue envenenando, a la que no pudo llegar el salto de Courtois, y que rozó la escuadra.
El peligro había pasado para un Real Madrid que sintió la posibilidad de dañar al rival con una de sus especialidades, aumentadas aún más en su dimensión con la llegada de Mbappé, el contragolpe. El Brest, también clasificado para la repesca, adelantó líneas en busca del gol y los espacios fueron castigados con precisión de cirujano.
Perdonó la primera Mbappé, favorecido por la visión de Modric en su clase de fútbol con 39 años. En la acción característica del francés, con bicicleta al defensor en carrera, y golpeo de zurda que sacó con acierto el portero rival. Jude Bellingham perdonaba el rechace pero tendría tiempo para el desquite.
Después del susto porque el Brest llegó a igualar el partido en un tanto anulado desde el VAR por fuera de juego. Pidió además falta sobre Brahim Díaz el conjunto madridista en el inicio de jugada, antes de que Ajorque, por milímetros adelantado, sorprendiese con su disparo cruzado a Courtois que se quedaba con el molde del balón.
Cualquier esperanza del conjunto francés la enterró Modric lanzando una nueva transición que lanzó Bellingham desde el centro del campo con elegancia y culminó marcando a placer con el regalo de asistencia de Lucas Vázquez.
Era la sentencia de un Real Madrid que podía recular metros, confiar en Courtois que dejó una de las paradas del curso en el 63, volando a un disparo que parecía inalcanzable de Lage, en un partido intenso en el que supo sufrir y golpear con la inspiración de Rodrygo. El brasileño le ponía firma a su doblete aprovechando el rechace de Bizor a un disparo de Mbappé.
Real Madrid se coronó campeón en un emocionante partido donde Rodrygo brilló con un doblete que aseguró su pase a los playoffs. El equipo blanco demostró una vez más por qué es uno de los grandes de Europa, con un juego impecable y una actuación destacada de sus jugadores clave.Con este triunfo, Real Madrid se afianza como uno de los favoritos para alcanzar la gloria en los playoffs y seguir sumando títulos a su extenso palmarés. La afición se encuentra emocionada y expectante ante lo que pueda deparar esta apasionante fase final.
¡Enhorabuena a Real Madrid por esta merecida victoria y por demostrar una vez más su calidad y determinación en el campo! ¡Hala Madrid! #Champions #Playoffs #Rodrygo #RealMadrid
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#Champions #Real #Madrid #con #doblete #Rodrygo #asegura #playoffsLa Liga Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Espanyol vs. Real Madrid From Anywhere
Real Madrid will look to maintain their four-point advantage over Atletico Madrid at the top of Spain’s La Liga as they travel to Catalonia to take on struggling Espanyol.
Los Blancos come into this match after registering a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brest in their final match in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday to confirm their place in the play-off stages of that tournament.
Meanwhile, Espanyol are one point from safety in 18th place in the standings. While unbeaten in their last six games, the Periquitos have won just one of those fixtures.
Espanyol takes on Real Madrid at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on Saturday, Feb. 1. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time, making it a 3 p.m. ET and 12 p.m. PT start in the US, an 8 p.m. GMT start in the UK and a 6 a.m. AEDT Sunday kickoff in Australia.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world.
Rodrygo scored a double in Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over French team Brest on Wednesday in the Champions League.
How to watch Espanyol vs. Real Madrid in the US without cable
This match is available to stream in the US via ESPN Plus, which has live English and Spanish-language broadcast rights for La Liga in the US.
How to watch La Liga from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view La Liga matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Livestream Espanyol vs. Real Madrid in the UK
Premier Sports is showing a minimum of five live matches per week from Spain’s top league on its Premier Sports 1 and 2 channels, as well as its dedicated La Liga platform. This game will be shown exclusively live on La Liga TV and Premier Sports 2.
A subscription to just Premier Sports’ dedicated La Liga channel costs £8 a month.
You can also get the channel via a full subscription to Premier Sports, giving you access to all of the networks’ channels, which have the UK broadcast rights to Scottish Premiership matches, BKT United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup rugby, plus NHL and NASCAR.
A full Premier Sports subscription costs £10 per month for Sky and Virgin TV customers. You can also get Premier Sports through Amazon Prime Video as an add-on for £15 a month.
Livestream Espanyol vs. Real Madrid in Canada
TSN is the rights holder for live coverage of La Liga matches in the region, with select fixtures being shown on its linear channels and a wider selection of games being shown on its TSN Plus streaming platform. This match is set to be shown on TSN Plus.
TSN Plus is a direct-streaming service that costs CA$8 a month and also offers coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, NASCAR and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
Livestream Espanyol vs. Real Madrid in Australia
Footy fans down under can watch La Liga fixtures live on BeIn Sports, which holds the live broadcast rights in Australia for Spanish top-flight matches. This match is set to be shown on BeIn Sports 2.
BeIn Sports is available in Australia for AU$15 a month or a yearly commitment of AU$130.
Quick tips for streaming La Liga using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming La Liga matches may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
Are you a fan of La Liga soccer and don’t want to miss a minute of the action? Well, look no further because we’ve got you covered! In this post, we’ll show you how to watch the Espanyol vs. Real Madrid match from anywhere in the world.To catch all the excitement of this highly-anticipated matchup, you can livestream the game on various platforms such as ESPN, beIN Sports, or FuboTV. These platforms offer live streaming of La Liga matches, so you can watch the game in real-time no matter where you are.
If you’re outside the US and are having trouble accessing these platforms due to geo-restrictions, you can use a VPN to bypass these restrictions and watch the game from anywhere in the world. Simply connect to a server in the US and you’ll be able to access the livestream of the Espanyol vs. Real Madrid match with ease.
So don’t miss out on this thrilling La Liga matchup – grab your device, set up your VPN, and enjoy the game from the comfort of your own home or while on the go. Let’s cheer on your favorite team and witness all the excitement of this epic showdown!
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Real Madrid will visit Espanyol on Saturday for a key La Liga game with Carlo Ancelotti’s side currently leading the Spanish table with a four-point advantage over Atletico Madrid, while FC Barcelona are currently third, seven points behind the leaders. Real Madrid need to win the game against Espanyol so that they can focus on the UEFA Champions League’s playoff later this month, as Ancelotti’s side will face Manchester City to access to the Round of 16. Here’s what you need to know:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 1 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: RCDE Stadium — Barcelona, Spain
- Live stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Espanyol +900; Draw +425; Real Madrid -340
Team news
Espanyol: The home side will have to deal with the injuries of Salvi Sanchez and Jose Gragera while Brian Olivan should also be absent after suffering an injury in the last league game against Sevilla.
Potential Espanyol XI: Garcia; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Carreras, Kral, Lozano, Tejero; Puado, Fernandez.
Real Madrid: Apart of the long term injuries of Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, the away side will have Vinicius Jr. back in the attacking line as he will play alongside Rodrygo and French star Kylian Mbappe.
Potential Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Prediction
It should be a quiet easy win for Real Madrid that want to continue their race to win the title. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Espanyol 0.
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Lineups, Live Stream: Where to Watch La Liga Online, TV Channel, Odds, PickEspanyol and Real Madrid are set to face off in a highly anticipated La Liga match. Here are the lineups for both teams:
Espanyol:
1. Diego Lopez
2. Javi Lopez
3. David Lopez
4. Leandro Cabrera
5. Didac Vila
6. Sergi Darder
7. Marc Roca
8. Victor Sanchez
9. Wu Lei
10. Raul de Tomas
11. Adri EmbarbaReal Madrid:
1. Thibaut Courtois
2. Dani Carvajal
3. Raphael Varane
4. Sergio Ramos
5. Ferland Mendy
6. Casemiro
7. Toni Kroos
8. Luka Modric
9. Eden Hazard
10. Karim Benzema
11. Vinicius JuniorYou can watch the match live online on various streaming platforms or on TV on channels such as ESPN, beIN Sports, or La Liga TV. The odds for the match are in favor of Real Madrid, but anything can happen in football.
Our pick for this match is Real Madrid to come out on top with a 2-1 victory. Tune in to see if our prediction comes true!
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#Espanyol #Real #Madrid #lineups #live #stream #watch #Liga #online #channel #odds #pickAtlético de Madrid keep the pressure on after win over Mallorca
Scorers: Lino 26′, Griezmann 90+3′
Atlético de Madrid did their part as they kept pressure on bitter rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table after a 1-0 win against visiting Mallorca.
With Real Madrid due to kick off in just over 30 minutes, Atléti banked the full boatload of points to temporarily narrow the gap to the La Liga summit to just a single point thanks to a lone strike by Brazilian defender Samuel Lino.
It was Lino’s third goal of the season for Diego Simeone’s men, and it could not have come at a better time as Atléti laboured to truly see out the match against a solid Mallorca outfit who sits just outside the top-six.
Having failed to win on the domestic front in their previous two fixtures against Villarreal (1-1 draw) and Leganes (1-0 loss) while gifting Carlo Ancelotti’s men confidence in their quest for yet another La Liga win, Atléti’s biggest stars were left frustrated as they continued to misfire across 90 minutes.
Thankfully for Simeone, the stout nature of his ever-present defensive structure did well to shut out a Mallorca side who, despite sitting seventh, routinely struggle to find the back of the net this season.
But in the final moments, Antoine Griezmann put the match beyond doubt with the 198th La Liga goal of his La Liga career in the third minute of added time after chipping Dominik Greif from beyond 20 yards after the Slovakian keeper came off his line.
Up next for Atléti is a home tie against Getafa in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday before the Derbi Madrileño at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
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Atlético de Madrid keep the pressure on after win over MallorcaAtlético de Madrid continued their impressive form with a 3-0 victory over Mallorca, keeping the pressure on their title rivals in La Liga.
Goals from Luis Suárez, João Félix, and Marcos Llorente sealed the win for Diego Simeone’s side, who now sit just two points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
With just a few games left in the season, Atlético de Madrid are showing no signs of slowing down as they push for their first league title since 2014. Will they be able to maintain their momentum and clinch the championship? Stay tuned to find out. #Atleti #LaLiga #Winners
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Real Madrid suffer major Champions League blow with Manchester City on the horizon
Real Madrid haven’t had their injury problems to seek in recent times and Carlo Ancelotti has now been dealt another huge potential blow just 10 days before the mouthwatering Champions League knockout playoff first leg against Manchester City.
Antonio Rüdiger injured against Espanyol: what happened?
In Saturday’s LaLiga game away to Espanyol, central defender Antonio Rüdiger was forced off the field after only 15 minutes, with youngster Raúl Asencio taking his place.
The German fell to the ground clutching the back of his right leg moments after sticking it out in an attempt to block a cross. There was no Espanyol player near him, with a muscle injury almost certainly the cause.
With just over a week to go until Madrid face City in the bid to reach the Champions League last 16, there will now be serious questions over Rüdiger’s availability. Even if he does play, it appears unlikely he will be 100% fit.
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Ancelotti is already without first-choice right-back Dani Carvajal and Rüdiger’s normal central defensive partner, Eder Militão, both of whom are recovering from ACL tears. David Alaba is now available again after suffering the same injury but would go into a huge European game having barely played for over a year.
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Real Madrid fans were left reeling after their team suffered a major blow in the Champions League, with a difficult match against Manchester City looming on the horizon.The Spanish giants were dealt a devastating blow as they were defeated by Levante in La Liga, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the title race. This loss comes at a crucial time for Real Madrid, as they prepare to face off against Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16.
With key players such as Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema sidelined with injuries, Zinedine Zidane’s side will need to dig deep and find a way to overcome the formidable English opponents. The pressure is on for Real Madrid to deliver a strong performance and keep their Champions League hopes alive.
As the match against Manchester City draws near, Real Madrid will need to regroup, refocus, and come up with a game plan to turn their fortunes around. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on for the Spanish giants to deliver a strong performance and keep their Champions League dreams alive.
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Real Madrid Suffer Key Defensive Injury In First-Half Against Espanyol
Real Madrid suffered a key defensive injury against Espanyol after just 15 minutes of the crucial La Liga game.
Center-back Antonio Rudiger was forced off with what appeared to be a knee injury. Young Spaniard Raul Asencio replaced the German.
Rüdiger is holding his left knee.
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Los Blancos players gathered around Rudiger with concern as he held his left leg. He was quickly replaced, which could be a long-term concern for Carlo Ancelotti.
David Alaba has just returned, but Ancelotti was already struggling in that area with Eder Militao out for the season.
The transfer window is still open until January 3, so if the tests come back tomorrow as a long-term concern, then Ancelotti may strike a last-minute deal to bring a player in at the position.
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Real Madrid fans were left holding their breath as star defender Raphael Varane suffered a key defensive injury in the first half of their match against Espanyol.Varane went down clutching his leg after a collision with an Espanyol player, and had to be helped off the pitch by medical staff. The French international’s absence was immediately felt as Espanyol capitalized on the defensive lapse to score a goal.
The injury comes at a crucial time for Real Madrid, who are currently fighting for the La Liga title and have important matches coming up in the Champions League. Varane’s presence in the backline is crucial for the team’s defensive stability, and his absence will be sorely felt in the coming matches.
Fans are now anxiously awaiting updates on Varane’s condition and hoping for a speedy recovery. In the meantime, Real Madrid will have to regroup and find a way to cope without one of their key defensive players.
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