Sat Sep 21 19:50:45 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Aims to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Espanyol

**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid will be looking to extend their impressive La Liga unbeaten run to 38 games as they face Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday.

The reigning Spanish champions are coming off a 3-1 Champions League victory over Stuttgart, with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, and Endrick. However, Real Madrid find themselves trailing Barcelona by four points in the La Liga table after five games.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti will be aiming to keep his squad fresh and avoid overworking players like Aurélien Tchouaméni, who is still dealing with discomfort in his foot. Ancelotti is expected to rotate his starting lineup, giving players like Luka Modrić and Arda Güler a chance to shine.

Espanyol, meanwhile, arrives in Madrid with a positive record, having drawn with Atlético Madrid and defeated Rayo Vallecano and Alaves. Despite their recent success, Espanyol is expected to face a tough challenge against the heavily favoured Real Madrid.

Real Madrid has struggled to score from open play against defensive teams, relying heavily on penalties for their goals this season. Ancelotti will be hoping to see his team find more creativity in the final third.

The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 21st.

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