Real Madrid v Espanyol: Line-ups, stats and preview

Real Madrd had a tough test in the Champions League in midweek and have another one on home soil as in-form Espanyol are in town.

Xabi Alonso’s side have picked up the maximum of 12 points so far but Espanyol are only two points behind.

Kylian Mbappe has started the season in top form and has already reached the 50-goal mark for the club.

Trent Alexander-Arnold starts an absence for Real. The England right-back only lasted five minutes of the midweek win over Marseille before going off with a hamstring injury and he could be out for two months.

Endrick, Ferland Mendy and Antonio Rudiger are all still out, while Dean Huijsen is suspended.

Jude Bellingham was back on the bench in midweek and could feature for the first time since shoulder surgery.

Espanyol are without injured pair Brian Olivan and Jose Gragera.