Real Madrid vs Espanyol: Preview, Team News, and Live Stream
Kick-off Time
Real Madrid vs Espanyol will kick off at 9 pm CET (Central European Time) on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Venue
The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Preview
Real Madrid is looking to extend its lead at the top of the La Liga standings when it hosts Espanyol on Saturday. The Galacticos are coming off a 4-0 win over Elche, while Espanyol is winless in its last five matches.
Madrid is a heavy favorite in this match, but Espanyol has a history of upsetting the odds. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw earlier this season, and Espanyol has won two of its last three matches at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti will be without several key players for this match, including Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, and Ferland Mendy. However, he will still have a strong team at his disposal, led by Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric, and Thibaut Courtois.
Espanyol manager Diego Martinez will be without injured midfielder Keidi Bare. However, he will have the rest of his squad available for selection.
Team News
**Real Madrid:**
- Out: Karim Benzema (knee), Toni Kroos (hamstring), Ferland Mendy (knock)
- Doubtful: None
- Suspended: None
**Espanyol:**
- Out: Keidi Bare (knee)
- Doubtful: None
- Suspended: None
Live Stream
The match will be streamed live on ESPN+ in the United States.
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