Real Madrid Without Mbappé, Courtois vs Espanyol

Several key players are missing from Real Madrid's squad for the away fixture, including Carvajal, Militao, Rodrygo, Güler, and Ceballos, whose departure from the club appears imminent. Coach Arbeloa will instead rely on academy talents like Palacios, Pitarch, and Jiménez to secure a vital victory.

The match takes on added significance as Real Madrid must win to avoid Barcelona being crowned champions before their upcoming El Clásico encounter. The focus remains on achieving this result before shifting attention to the highly anticipated match between the two Spanish giants. catcross.org