we will be taking a look at the LaLiga Santander clash between Real Madrid and Espanyol at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid currently sit in second place in the LaLiga Santander table, trailing nine points behind leaders Barcelona. The team, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, will be pushing for a victory in their bid to get back to winning ways after drawing with Atletico Madrid and Real Betis in LaLiga Santander, as well as losing at home to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey in their previous three games.

Espanyol, on the other hand, are currently sitting in 13th place with 27 points after suffering a 2-1 defeat away at Real Valladolid in their last game. The team will be looking to improve their position in the table and avoid relegation as they head into this match.

The last time these two teams met, Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 3-1 win at the RCDE Stadium back in August. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring early in the game, but Joselu managed to level the scores just before halftime. However, a late brace from Karim Benzema secured all three points for Real Madrid.

Unfortunately, Real Madrid will be missing Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, and Karim Benzema due to injuries, while Espanyol will have to make do without Adria Pedrosa and Keidi, who did not travel with the team to the Spanish capital.

Overall, this match promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter as both teams vie for victory.