Real Madrid received 5 out of 5? After four victories in as much day, the Merengue receive Espanyol Barcelona for the fifth day of Liga. In addition, this week, Xabi Alonso's men won their first Champions League match against Olympique de Marseille (2-1) thanks to a double from Kylian Mbappé. Opposite, Espanyol also has a nice start to the season since it is still undefeated with three successes, including one against Atlético de Madrid, and a draw. The meeting is to follow live commented on foot transfer window from 4:15 p.m.
For this match, Xabi Alonso is deprived of Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy and Rüdiger, all injured, as well as Huijsen, suspended. The Spanish technician then aligns a 4-3-3 and turned a little with courtes in the cages, Carvajal and Carreras in side while Militao is accompanied by Asencio in central defense. In the middle, the French international Tchouameni is supported by Valverde and Mastanuono, repositioned in the heart of the game. Finally, in front, Mbappé and Vinicius will assist Gonzalo. Opposite, Manolo González cannot count on Pere Milla, his attacking midfielder in the form of this start of the championship with already three goals in four games, suspended. The Spanish coach therefore aligns 4-2-3-1 with Exposito behind Roberto, the advanced striker.
Team compositions:
Real Madrid : Courtois – Carvajal, Militao, Carreras – Valverde, Tchouaméni, Mastantuono – Mbappé, Gonzalo, Vinicius
Espanyol: Dmitrovic – El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero – Lozano, Urko – Dolan, Exposito, Puado, Roberto
