Espanyol is facing a tough situation with a 16-match winless run, while Real Madrid is striving to stay in the title race against Barcelona. The two teams will meet on May 3, 2026, at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat.
Real Madrid has dominated the historical fixture against Espanyol. They have won 119 of their previous 201 matches against them. In contrast, Espanyol has only managed to secure 46 victories.
Key statistics:
- Real Madrid has scored 424 goals against Espanyol and conceded 224.
- The all-time leading goalscorer in this fixture is Raul, with 17 goals.
- Real Madrid has won 110 of their 178 La Liga encounters with Espanyol.
- Espanyol has beaten Real Madrid just three times in the league since October 2007.
This season, Espanyol currently sits in 13th place in La Liga and has not won a match in 2026. Their ongoing struggles include a dismal run that stretches back over four months. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is positioned at 2nd place, but they are trailing league leaders Barcelona by 11 points.
The last time these two teams met, Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory. Despite their recent form, they aim to regain momentum as they approach the final stretch of the season. Yet, they have only won once in their last four league games.
