Overview
- Eder Militao opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a long‑range strike before Kylian Mbappé sealed a 2-0 victory early in the second half.
- Xabi Alonso set up in a 4-4-2, recalling Vinicius Jr. and handing youngster Gonzalo Garcia a start alongside Mbappé.
- Dean Huijsen was unavailable due to suspension from his red card against Real Sociedad, and Trent Alexander‑Arnold is out with a hamstring injury.
- Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga made late substitute appearances, marking Bellingham’s first minutes since shoulder surgery.
- Madrid lead LaLiga with five wins from five and a five-point cushion before Barcelona play on Sunday, as Espanyol’s Bernabéu winless run continues.