Real Madrid will be looking to continue their strong start to the 2021-22 La Liga season when they travel to Espanyol on Sunday afternoon.
Los Blancos are currently top of the table with 17 points from seven matches, while Espanyol occupy 14th position, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two sides ahead of the clash.
ESPANYOL vs. REAL MADRID
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ESPANYOL
Out: Miguel Llambrich (groin), Javier Puado (muscle)
Doubtful: Yangel Herrera (leg), Fernando Calero (muscle), Oier Olazabal (muscle)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Diego Lopez; Gil, Cabrera, Gomez, Pedrosa; David Lopez, Darder, Morlanes; Vidal, De Tomas, Embarba
REAL MADRID
Out: Dani Carvajal (calf), Marcelo (leg), Gareth Bale (hamstring), Dani Ceballos (ankle), Ferland Mendy (muscle), Marco Asensio (muscle), Mariano Diaz (knock), Isco (back)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Militao, Alaba, Nacho; Valverde, Casemiro, Kroos; Vinicius, Benzema, Rodrygo
Matt Law
