Real Madrid faces Espanyol in La Liga season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Real Madrid inaugurates the 2026/27 La Liga season against Espanyol on August 23 in Catalonia. The match, to be held at RCDE Stadium, begins at 9:30 p.m. local time. Jose Mourinho's return to the Madrid touchline aims to reverse the club's recent trophy drought. Espanyol started their season strongly with a 3-0 win over Levante last week.
- •Match kicks off August 23 at 9:30 p.m. local time
- •Real Madrid aims to reclaim competitiveness under Jose Mourinho
- •Espanyol enters after a 3-0 victory over Levante
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"Jose Mourinho officially makes his return to the touchline with Real Madrid as Los Blancos begin their 2026/27 La Liga campaign on the road in Catalonia against Espanyol on Saturday.
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