Real Madrid, led by their Portuguese coach José Mourinho, will begin their 2026/2027 La Liga campaign on Saturday evening as they face Espanyol.
The RCDE Stadium will host the match, with Real Madrid visiting Espanyol in the second round of La Liga.
Real Madrid has not yet played their first-round La Liga match against Real Sociedad, as the team was granted rest following the 2026 World Cup, according to a decision by the La Liga association.
Mourinho aims to leave his mark once again at Real Madrid, as tonight's match will be his first official encounter since returning to the royal club.
The 2025/2026 season was difficult for Real Madrid; it witnessed the dismissal of Xabi Alonso after seven months, followed by the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as coach. Ultimately, the team ended the season without any titles, prompting the management, led by Florentino Pérez, to sign Mourinho in hopes of steering Los Merengues back on track.
The match between Real Madrid and Espanyol will kick off at 10:30 PM Cairo and Saudi time.
Broadcasting channel for the Real Madrid vs. Espanyol La Liga match
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports HD1, with Ali Saeed Al-Kaabi providing commentary for tonight's game.
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