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Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Saturday afternoon aiming to extend their perfect start to the 2025-26 campaign. Los Blancos welcome high-flying Espanyol to the Bernabeu. Xabi Alonso’s men sit top of the table with 12 points from four games. Meanwhile, Espanyol are just behind in third with 10 points.
Real Madrid have strung together five consecutive wins across all competitions, including four in La Liga over Osasuna, Real Oviedo, Mallorca and Real Sociedad. Their latest league outing saw them defeat Sociedad 2-1 before edging Marseille by the same scoreline in Champions League.
| Bets | Moneyline | Moneyline |
| Full Time Result | Real Madrid: -450, Espanyol: +1100 | Draw: +575 |
| Draw No Bet | Real Madrid: -2000 | Espanyol: +825 |
| Total Goals | Over 3.5: -102 | Under 3.5: -135 |
| Real Madrid to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +150 | No: +105 |
| Espanyol to Win and Both Teams to Score | Yes: +1550 | No: +1700 |
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Espanyol will arrive full of confidence here. After finishing 14th last season, Espanyol have started this campaign brightly, taking 10 points from four matches. A season-opening victory over Atletico Madrid set the tone, followed by a hard-fought draw with Real Sociedad, before consecutive wins against Osasuna and Mallorca propelled them into the top three.
It is worth remembering that the Catalans upset Los Blancos in February 2025 with a narrow 1-0 win. That will serve a reminder for Los Blancos that Espanyol can pose a tough challenge here. Espanyol will also have the slight advantage of being fresh for this match, with no midweek European commitments. That said, Alonso’s men will still be on familiar ground and motivated to preserve their winning streak. With first place on the line for both sides, this clash promises to be competitive.
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Under 3.5 goals looks a sensible choice here. Real Madrid’s all four league wins have gone under the mark (2–1, 2–1, 3–0, 1–0), with just two goals conceded in that stretch. Espanyol, meanwhile, have also shown resilience at the back, with two of their four league games staying under 3.5 goals. Their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid and 1-0 victory against Osasuna highlight their ability to keep matches tight. As a result, the stats back Under 3.5 goals bet in this match.
The star of the season so far has undoubtedly been Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman has scored six goals in just five matches this season and now boasts 50 goals in 64 appearances for the club since his arrival. With that pedigree, he’ll once again be the focal point of Real Madrid’s attack at the Bernabeu.
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Real Madrid have developed a habit of grinding out narrow wins, with each of their last three games ending 2-1. That pattern looks likely to continue, as Xabi Alonso’s men aim to maintain their perfect start to the season. With Madrid’s firepower and home strength, they will be confident of maintaining their dominance here.
Final Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Espanyol
Bettors can explore a variety of betting options on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and player props for this exciting clash.
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