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Jose Mourinho officially makes his return to the touchline with Real Madrid as Los Blancos begin their 2026/27 La Liga campaign on the road in Catalonia against Espanyol on Saturday.
The match marks what Madridistas will hope is a new chapter for the club, as they have failed to secure a single major trophy in either of the last two seasons, a difficult period for the glamorous Spanish giants.
President Florentino Perez brought in Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate to help elevate the club's performances moving forward and challenge El Clasico rivals Barcelona, who have won back-to-back league titles.
They meet Espanyol who started last season very strongly, seemingly challenging for European places before fading into oblivion and finishing 11th in the table, just four points clear of the relegation zone. They were dominant to begin this season, opening their campaign last weekend with a 3-0 home victory over Levante.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN Deportes
- Live stream: fubo, ESPN Select
This game is available for live TV broadcast in English on ABC and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes. Streaming options are available for both of these channels on fubo.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
This match is also available to stream on ESPN Select, where every single match of the 2026/27 La Liga season is available to watch live in both English and Spanish.
Espanyol vs. Real Madrid start time
This La Liga clash takes place at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, August 23 at 9:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Aug. 23 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Aug. 23 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Aug. 23 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Aug. 23 | 12:30 p.m. |
La Liga schedule this week
All times below ET
Thursday, August 20
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Deportivo Alaves (3 p.m.)
Friday, August 21
- Real Betis vs. Real Sociedad (3 p.m.)
Saturday, August 22
- Athletic Club vs. Sevilla (11 a.m.)
- Valencia vs. Celta Vigo (1:30 p.m.)
- Espanyol vs. Real Madrid (3:30 p.m.)
Sunday, August 23
- Atletico Madrid vs. Villarreal (11 a.m.)
- Getafe vs. Racing Santander (1:30 p.m.)
- Elche vs. Barcelona (3:30 p.m.)
Monday, August 24
- Osasuna vs. Levante (1:30 p.m.)
- Malaga vs. Deportivo la Coruna (3:30 p.m.)
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