La Liga: Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Preview, Odds, Predictions (Aug 22)
- Espanyol vs. Real Madrid odds set Los Blancos as -210 favorite.
- Jose Mourinho starts his second tenure at Real.
- Espanyol won the season opener against Levante 3-0.
The Los Blancos start the campaign in Barcelona against Espanyol. They eye the title, but winning it requires a darn good effort this year.
Here are more soccer picks.
Game Preview
- When: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 3:30 PM ET
- Where: RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Madrid
- How to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+, FUBO
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Odds
Game Preview
Espanyol’s opening La Liga fixture went well. The team from Barca beat Levante 3-0, displaying a commanding performance on both ends of the field.
Roberto Fernandez Jaen netted a brace inside the first half, and that really decided this one. After that, Tyhrys Dolan sealed the win in the 80th minute of the game. Overall, this was a dream start for Espanyol.
Real opens the campaign with this event. Los Blancos didn’t play the first-round clash, so this one marks the start of the year for them.
Mourinho’s unit didn’t lose a single game during the preseason, winning 4 and recording a tie. The last test was against Schalke, which Los Blancos won, 0-3. Mbappe and Huijsen scored a goal apiece in the opening 20 minutes, knocking out the Germans.
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Head to Head
Real was pretty much routine against Espanyol last year, winning 2-0 in both matches. They have 4 wins in the past 5 matches, while the Catalans have won once.
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Predictions
Real wants to open the season with a statement, because this is a fresh start for them, with Mourinho in charge. We won’t chase big odds, however, but go with a safe pick, which is, in this case, Real’s plain triumph.
- Free MLS Pick: Real Madrid -210
