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Espanyol prepares for LaLiga opener against Real Madrid on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Espanyol prepares for LaLiga opener against Real Madrid on Saturday
Summary

RCD Espanyol will face Real Madrid in their LaLiga season opener at RCDE Stadium on Saturday. Espanyol is coming off a 3-0 victory against Levante in their last match. Coach Manolo Gonzalez has led the team into its fourth season, demonstrating consistency with 14th and 11th place finishes in previous campaigns. Despite losing key players, including Kike Garcia and Carlos Romero, Roberto Fernández remains a focal point after scoring two goals in the current season’s opening match.

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  • •Espanyol won 3-0 against Levante in their last match.
  • •Roberto Fernández scored two goals in the opening game this season.
  • •Espanyol finished 14th and 11th in the last two LaLiga seasons.
  • •They ranked fourth in set-piece goals last season with 14.
  • •The match against Real Madrid is scheduled for Saturday.
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  • 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Scouting Espanyol: Set-pieces and Roberto Fernández
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