Hello everyone and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time covering the Matchday 5 LALIGA EA SPORTS clash between Real Madrid and Espanyol at the Bernabéu.

The hosts have hit the ground running this season, winning all their first five official games across all competitions. Their last victory came in the Champions League against Marseille on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe netting twice from the spot to turn the game around after Timothy Weah's opener midway through the first half. The Real Madrid striker has kicked off the season in style, having already bagged six goals in five games.

The head-to-head history is clearly in Los Blancos' favor, as they have won 25 of their last 27 home matches against Espanyol, whose last victory over Real Madrid dates back in 1996.

As for the Periquitos, Manolo Gonzalez's side have gotten off to a solid start too. Espanyol currently sit third in the table, two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Along with Barcelona, these are the three teams who have yet to suffer a defeat in the league, with Espanyol having recorded three wins and a draw in four games.

In fact, the Catalan side are coming off the back of a 3-2 victory over Mallorca last weekend, with Kike Garcia converting from the spot in the closing stages to clinch all three points.

When is Real Madrid vs Espanyol?

Real Madrid will host Espanyol on Saturday, September 20, in the 2025/26 La Liga season. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:15 CEST at the Bernabéu in Madrid. For fans in the United Kingdom, the match begins at 15:15 BST. In the United States, it will get underway at 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT.

Where to watch Real Madrid vs Espanyol?

In the United States, the match will be shown live on ESPN, with streaming available on ESPN+ and Fubo.

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast on Premier Sports 1, with streaming accessible through its online platform.