Real Madrid face the first of two title-defining trips to Catalonia tonight when they take on Espanyol.Alvaro Arbeloas men visit the RCDE Stadium before returning next week for the seasons second El Clasico against Barcelona at Camp Nou.The Liga title remains a long shot for Madrid as they face up to a trophyless season ahead of what promises to be a summer of change in the capital.Arbeloa will depart with Jose Mourinho widely tipped to take over for a second spell. Topics RCD Espanyol Real Madrid CF Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Line-ups confirmed for La Liga clash Mitch Fretton 3rd May, 2026 Real Madrid: Arbeloa not worried about Mourinho speculation Nicholas McGee 2nd May, 2026 Real Madrid defender set to miss Clasico after club confirm fracture Nicholas McGee 2nd May, 2026 Espanyol v Real Madrid: Preview, stats and where to watch as Los Blancos aim to keep title race alive Nicholas McGee 1st May, 2026 Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid: Benfica boss opens up on his future plans as Bernabeu rumours continue Jon Fisher 29th April, 2026 Real Madrid may be without Kylian Mbappe for Clasico clash with Barcelona Jon Fisher 27th April, 2026
