Espanyol faces a tough challenge against Real Madrid on May 3, 2026, at the RCDE Stadium. Espanyol currently sits 13th in La Liga, while Real Madrid is in second place. Their recent performances highlight a stark contrast.
Current standings:
- Espanyol: 13th place in La Liga
- Real Madrid: 2nd place in La Liga
- Real Madrid has won 8 of the last 10 head-to-head matches against Espanyol
- The last meeting ended with a 2-0 victory for Real Madrid
Espanyol has struggled recently, managing only one point from their last three league matches. They have lost five of their last ten league games. Kike Garcia, Espanyol’s top goalscorer, has netted three goals this season.
In contrast, Real Madrid has dropped points in three of their last five matches across all competitions. However, they have been more successful overall, winning five, losing three, and drawing two of their last ten league games. Vinicius Junior leads Real Madrid with seven goals in the last ten league matches.
Historically, Real Madrid dominates this fixture. They have scored a total of 424 goals against Espanyol in their past meetings. Raul holds the record as the all-time leading goalscorer in matches between these teams with 17 goals.
The upcoming match at the RCDE Stadium will be crucial for both teams. Espanyol seeks to turn around its form, while Real Madrid aims to maintain pressure at the top of the table.
