| Match Summary | |
| Match | Espanyol vs Real Madrid |
| Tournament | LaLiga |
| Date | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT |
| TV Channels | ABC, ESPN Deportes |
| Live Stream | Fubo, ESPN+, ESPN App |
How to watch Espanyol vs Real Madrid in the USA
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid will be available to viewers in the United States through ESPN Deportes and ABC. For viewers who prefer to stream through a live service, Fubo, ESPN+ and ESPN App are some options.
Can I watch Espanyol vs Real Madrid for free?
Yes, eligible Fubo subscribers can use the service’s 5-day free trial to watch LaLiga without paying during the trial period. The platform’s current U.S. plans show a five-day free trial for its Sports + News, Core, Elite and Latino plans.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
Espanyol enter Saturday’s clash with Real Madrid full of confidence after opening their 2026-27 LaLiga campaign with a 3-0 win over Levante. Roberto Fernandez scored twice in the first half before Tyrhys Dolan added a third, giving Manolo Gonzalez’s young squad an ideal start to the season.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the Pre-Season Friendly match (Source: Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
For Real Madrid, this is more than just the second matchday. It will be their first LaLiga game of the 2026-27 season, after their scheduled opener against Real Sociedad was postponed because several players were still involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The trip to Barcelona therefore marks the beginning of Jose Mourinho‘s second spell in charge of the club in a competitive league match.
Carles Puyol looked back on the legendary rivalry between Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona and José Mourinho’s Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/C0mNdZQnXa
— Bolavip US (@bolavipus) August 18, 2026
That makes the fixture an important early test for a revamped Madrid side. Mourinho has returned to a team expected to challenge Barcelona for the title, with major additions such as Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva joining a squad led by stars including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. The match will offer the first competitive look at how the new-look Real Madrid functions under Mourinho.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Predicted Lineups
Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic; Roger Hinojo, Unai Nunez, Clemens Riedel, Omar El Hilali; Edu Exposito, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate; Tyrhys Dolan, Javi Hernandez, Raul Moro; Roberto Fernandez.
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Marc Cucurella, Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries; Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde; Vinicius Junior, Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz; Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid legend Steve McManaman puts the pressure on Mourinho: “He has to beat Barcelona and win the league” pic.twitter.com/SURKG13S8W
— Bolavip US (@bolavipus) August 18, 2026
What time is the Espanyol vs Real Madrid match?
The Espanyol vs. Real Madrid match kicks off on Saturday, August 22, at 3:30 PM ET. The game is scheduled for 9:30 PM local time in Spain at the RCDE Stadium. For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:
- Eastern Time: 3:30 PM
- Central Time: 2:30 PM
- Mountain Time: 1:30 PM
- Pacific Time: 12:30 PM
