Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight In Espanyol vs Real Madrid? TV Channels and Streaming Options

José Mourinho's Real Madrid kick off their La Liga 2026/27 campaign with an away trip to Barcelona, as they take on Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium.

Los Blancos were not involved in the opening round of fixtures of the season, as most of their players were on a break after the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup; therefore, their opening fixture against Real Sociedad had to be shifted to 26th August.

As a result, they face their matchday 2 opponents on matchday 1, with nothing less than a win in sight. Real Madrid CF are ready for the second stint of Mourinho, and have awarded him a plethora of quality signings in the form of Yan Diomande, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, Carlos Espi, Denzel Dumfries, and Marc Cucurella.

Vinicius Jr also signed a new contract amidst interest from Arsenal, which has only strengthened Los Blancos' core. They remained unbeaten in the five pre-season games they played, bagging wins against Ferencvaros, Deportivo La Coruna, Schalke 04, and Leganes, while the Fiorentina game ended in a 2-2 draw.

The Royal Whites' mission would be to break FC Barcelona's dominance in the domestic league, as they have won the league in back-to-back seasons now. On the other hand, hosts RCD Espanyol started with a brilliant 3-0 win over Levante in the league, where Roberto Fernandez scored a brace.

Manolo González's men finished 11th last term, but they looked to be European contenders at one point until they faced a dip in form in the second half of the season. They have made five new signings and have had 10 departures as of now, which has more or less given a new look to the Catalunyan club.

The head-to-head record between Espanyol and Real Madrid shows that the hosts lost both of their previous encounters, with their last win over the 15-time UCL champions coming in February 2025 in this very stadium.

Ahead of the all-exciting La Liga fixture, here's a comprehensive guide on where to watch Espanyol vs Real Madrid, so that viewers can tune in to the Espanyol vs Real Madrid live streaming at the perfect time to avoid missing any of the live action.

Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight?

As things stand, Kylian Mbappe is set to feature for Real Madrid in this game. The Frenchman started in the last friendly against Schalke 04 and scored a routine goal to fine-tune himself ahead of the new season.

Where to watch Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Live Streaming Options

Wondering where to watch Espanyol vs Real Madrid? No worries, we have got you covered. Here is a list of the official streaming platforms & TV channels across different regions where you can catch the Espanyol vs Real Madrid live streaming.

Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Match Information

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Stadium: RCDE Stadium

Date: 22nd August, 2026

Kick-Off Time (GMT): 7:30 PM

Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez

VAR Referee: Jorge Figueroa Vázquez

Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Injuries & Suspensions

Kike Garcia (hamstring), Javi Puado (knee), and Leandro Cabrera (suspended) will be unavailable for Espanyol, while one of the best football clubs in the world currently, Real Madrid, have a long list of absentees, which are: Eder Militao (muscle), Rodrygo (knee), Raul Asencio (thigh), Ferland Mendy (hip), Endrick (muscle), and Aurelien Tchouameni (muscle).