Hola Madridistas!

It’s matchday in the Spanish capital! Real Madrid, fresh from their thumping 3-0 Champions League victory over Roma on Wednesday night, host Espanyol at the Bernabeu (22:45 kick-off UAE time).

Julen Lopetegui’s men were held last time out, drawing 1-1 at Athletic Bilbao, but will be confident of returning to winning ways in La Liga.

As ever, our dedicated Whites blog will keep you right up to date throughout the day.

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01:20am – Asensio makes the difference

Marco Asensio’s goal was enough to seal Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Espanyol that lifted them to the top of La Liga.

Read the report here.

01:00am – Ratings as Madrid edge past Espanyol

Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win over Espanyol at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.

Here are our player ratings.

11.45am – Vinicius Junior in line for Los Blancos bow

Vinicius Junior could make his Real Madrid debut on Saturday night against Espanyol in La Liga.

Read more, here.

11am – Read our full match preview

Sport360’s Brendon Netto analyses the key talking points ahead of tonight’s clash with the side from Catalonia.

Read the preview to tonight’s match, here.