Real Madrid takes on a new LaLiga challenge tonight. Our team faces Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in the 34th round matchup (9:00 pm CEST; Orange TV, Movistar LaLiga, and Movistar Plus+). Arbeloa's squad aims to secure their 24th victory in the competition.

Only five games remain in the championship, and tonight marks the first of two consecutive matches that Real Madrid will play in Barcelona during this final stretch of LaLiga. The next will take place in a week's time, on the 10th, with the Clásico at Camp Nou.

"There are tough situations that are difficult to control and are happening to us frequently, but we have to fight," said Arbeloa in the for this game. Vini Jr. comes into the match after scoring in our team's last two games (Alavés and Betis).

Espanyol
Tonight's opponent comes into the clash after a goalless home draw last Monday against Levante. They are 13th in the standings at the start of this round, with 39 points and a record of 10 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.