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Espanyol's Urko Gonzalez confident ahead of Real Madrid clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Espanyol's Urko Gonzalez confident ahead of Real Madrid clash

Summary

Espanyol midfielder Urko Gonzalez de Zarate addressed the media ahead of Real Madrid's visit to RCDE Stadium this weekend. He expressed confidence in his team's abilities to compete, recalling Espanyol's previous 1-0 victory over Los Blancos during his debut last season. Gonzalez acknowledged Real Madrid's quality but emphasized Espanyol's strength and home advantage. He aims for another positive result, stating the need for the team to perform at their best to secure three points.

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By the Numbers

•Urko Gonzalez recalls 1-0 victory over Real Madrid last season.
•Espanyol plays Real Madrid at RCDE Stadium this weekend.
•Gonzalez believes Espanyol can compete with any team.
•Home crowd expected to play a significant role in the match.
•Victory would strengthen Espanyol's position in LaLiga.

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Real Madrid visit the RCDE Stadium this weekend, but Espanyol’s Urko Gonzalez de Zarate is not approaching the visit of Jose Mourinho’s side with fear.The Espanyol midfielder knows exactly what it...
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