Here is a look at the RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid C.F. starting lineups and timeline of key moments and player ratings from their La Liga GW1 clash from the 2026/27 season on 22 August, 2026 (official crowd attendance 33,304 at the RCDE Stadium)
Jose Mourinho’s first league game as new Real Madrid manager in 2026/27 saw them win 2-1 thanks to a late Espi goal.
RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid 1-2 Timeline 2026 August La Liga
9′– Bellingham goal; Arda Guler assist (ESP 0-1 RMA)
30′– Calatrava goal; Javi Hernandez assist (ESP 1-1 RMA)
90′– Carlos Espi goal (ESP 1-2 RMA)
RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid starting lineups 2026-27 La Liga
Dmitrovic (GK); El Hilali, Riedel (Vanja Drkusic 66′), Unai Nunez, Hinojo; Calatrava (Bauza 66′), Urko Gonzalez (Lozano 75′), Eduo Exposito (Jofre Carreras 88′), Tyrhys Dolan; Roberto Fernandez, Javi Hernandez (Pere Milla 75′)
