Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Starting Lineup As David Alaba Does Not Start The La Liga Showdown

Forward Vinicius Jr. returns after a two-game suspension.

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Real Madrid will take on Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, looking to move back to four points clear at the top of La Liga.

David Alaba starts on the bench despite Carlo Ancelotti saying he would start the next game if he did not start in the Champions League against Brest. Aurelien Tchouameni continues at center-back alongside Antonio Rudiger.

🔥 The leaders seek another victory in @LaLigaEN! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/75thQlAijh

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 1, 2025

Lucas Vazquez starts at right-back, while Dani Ceballos continues in midfield alongside Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde.

Vinicius Jr. starts the game after serving his two-game suspension for his red card against Valencia. he replaces Brahim Diaz, who drops to the bench.

Real Madrid starting eleven vs Espanyol:

1. Courtois

17. Lucas V.

14. Tchouameni

22. Rüdiger

20. Fran García

19. Ceballos

8. Valverde

5. Bellingham

11. Rodrygo

9. Mbappé

7. Vini Jr.

📋✅ Our starting XI!
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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 1, 2025

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