Is La Liga becoming a one-horse race with Barcelona going through a fairly large re-building and re-structuring process? Real Madrid might be scooping up the praise, but they’re doing it with real conviction. The team however is proving they’re not just ‘La Liga good’ having performed brightly and knocked out the UEFA Champions League champions, Chelsea. Individually, Karim Benzema has already scored 25 goals in La Liga to go alongside his 11 assists making him comfortably the league MVP. No doubt this will be another opportunity to see him at his very best.
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Real Madrid vs. Espanyol preview
Real Madrid has amassed an exceptional points tally at this juncture already. The manager, Carlo Ancelotti has shown total urgency to win every game and keep on advancing their title chances. This was more than evident in the 3-2 win against Sevilla which saw them come back from two goals down. If they keep winning games; they’ll be in a position to win the title against their city rivals, Atletico Madrid, or even sooner.
Espanyol might be lurking in mid-table, and travel to the Spanish capital to do more than make up the numbers. One of Real’s three losses in the league this season came against Espanyol as these underdogs won 2-1. The team is unlikely to qualify for any continental competition but could enter the danger zone if they don’t see out their remaining games properly. A further incentive for the team is the very rare chance to do the double on Real Madrid having already won that home game.
When is Real Madrid vs. Espanyol?
Why not extend your Saturday night with some Spanish football? If you’re just getting in at around midnight or still up at this time, then this exciting La Liga will make the perfect introduction to Sunday morning, right? That’s because the game kicks off at 00:15 AM, AEST on Sunday, 01/05.
If you’re not a night owl then might want to consider watching this one when you wake up the next day. However, Karim Benzema’s red-hot form should be enough incentive for you to stay up late.
Which providers will show Real Madrid vs. Espanyol?
As part of its vast soccer offering, Foxtel is the place to watch this thrilling matchup between Real Madrid and Espanyol. Their sports package includes all the action from BeIN Sports which serves as a spectrum of top European football including the entirety of Serie A, La Liga, and the Bundesliga.
Be sure to check out the apps that should come included with your subscription, BeIN Sports Connect and Foxtel Go are both super nifty for late fixtures like this as you can watch the action in bed on your device if so inclined.
Right now, Foxtel Now has a free trial which will you give time to watch this exciting fixture and assess whether you want to continue with the service.
| Providers | Main Event PPVs |
|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | Yes |
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| DAZN | No |
| Stan Sport | No |
| Optus Sport | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
Can Benzema rival Raúl in the fixture?
Given his form, Karim Benzema will be eyeing up every record going in Real Madrid and La Liga history. In 18 prior appearances for Real against Espanyol, he’s scored eight goals. The record in competitive games between the sides is held by Raúl scored 17 goals in this fixture. While scoring nine goals in one outing is unlikely, he could certainly make strides toward the record.
Vicente Moreno – The Man to Beat Real?
The current Espanyol boss, Vicente Moreno has a great managerial record against Real Madrid. Granted it’s only three games old, but he’s won two of them with Mallorca and the aforementioned fixture earlier this season. While the sample size of data is small, it’s still a winning record.
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