Real Madrid Kicks Off La Liga Season Against Espanyol
Real Madrid begins its official season debut tonight against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, marking the start of the 2026/27 La Liga campaign. This match comes after a postponed first matchday for clubs with representatives in the semifinals of the last Club World Cup.
The madridistas head into the start of La Liga following a preseason with three wins, one draw, and an impressive eight goals scored. “I have great confidence in the players’ ambition,” said Mourinho during the pre-match press conference.
Portuguese coach Mourinho has included all new signings in the squad list, which includes Bernardo Silva, Cucurella, Konaté, Dumfries, Carlos Espí, and Diomande. However, Endrick, Asencio, Thiago, Mendy, Militão, Rodrygo, and Tchouameni will not feature.
Espanyol comes into this match with more competitive rhythm, having debuted in the competition with a 3-0 thrashing of Levante. During the preseason, they played six matches, achieving two wins, three draws, and one loss.
Key Players to Watch
The match will be closely watched as Real Madrid faces its first challenge of the season. The madridistas’ new signings are expected to make their official debut, while Espanyol looks to build on their impressive preseason form.
The match is set to kick off at 9:30 pm CEST and will be broadcast on Orange TV and Dazn.