Overview
- Real Madrid hosts Espanyol on Saturday at the Bernabéu with coverage on DIRECTV Sports and DGO in South America and on DAZN LaLiga TV and Movistar Plus+ in Spain, as Xabi Alonso’s side looks to extend a four‑win start.
- Alonso signaled rotation to manage workloads, with reports indicating Kylian Mbappé could begin on the bench as minutes are managed over a congested run.
- Barcelona faces Getafe on Sunday at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, with ESPN/Disney+ carrying the match in Latin America and DAZN/LaLiga TV available in Spain.
- Athletic Club named Aymeric Laporte in the matchday squad after his return, with Ernesto Valverde noting a step‑by‑step plan for his reintroduction.
- In Liga MX, Cruz Azul moved top after a 3–2 win over FC Juárez, and Monterrey hosts América at BBVA on Canal 5 and TUDN with a possible debut for recent signing Anthony Martial.