Espanyol Challenges Mourinho's New Madrid in…

Espanyol, after a 3-0 win over Levante, is set for its second match of the season against José Mourinho’s Real Madrid at Cornellà’s stadium. The game will test the new Madrid squad, which blends Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham with signings such as Bernardo Silva, Cucurella and Dumfries, and Espanyol’s response after beating Levante and Madrid in February 2025.

Espanyol will face José Mourinho’s Real Madrid in the second round of La Liga. The match will take place at Cornellà’s stadium after the blanquiazul’s 3-0 win over Levante.

Upcoming Match

The La Liga schedule presents the anticipated debut of Mourinho in the second round, with the game between Espanyol and Real Madrid. Cornellà’s stadium, although a summer venue, will attract many fans to test the resilience of the new Espanyol, which has Manolo González at the helm and Monchi in sporting direction.

Season Context

Espanyol entered La Liga with a 3-0 win over Levante and also secured a 1-0 victory against Real Madrid in February 2025, with a goal from Carlos Romero. The blanquiazul squad is still looking to improve its wing line, as the left-back who was loaned out is no longer in the team.

The New Madrid

Real Madrid starts as the favorite, with the expectation of combining Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham with signings such as Bernardo Silva, Cucurella, Konaté, Dumfries, Diomande and Espí. The midfield will be a critical point, with Rodri and Güler in the scheme and Bernardo Silva as the distributor. The goal is to overcome Barça’s dominance under Flick and demonstrate the quality of the new squad under Mourinho.