Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Espanyol
TL;DR
Real Madrid has announced their squad for the upcoming LaLiga match against Espanyol. Key players are injured, and Courtois will not return until the next El Clásico.
Key points
- Real Madrid announced their squad for the match against Espanyol
- Courtois is training but will not play until El Clásico
- Several key starters are out with injuries
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Espanyol in LaLiga.
REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:
Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Mestre.
Defenders: Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen, and David Jiménez.
Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Thiago, and Palacios.
Forwards: Vini Jr., Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono.
Courtois rejoined the squad in training this week but will have to wait until Sunday’s El Clásico to make his return. Rotations are expected in this one as Madrid have nothing to play for while several key starters are out with injuries.
HOW TO WATCH, STREAM LA LIGA
Date: 05/03/2026
Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.
Venue: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain.
Available TV: DAZN La Liga (Spain), ESPN Deportes (USA).
Available Streaming: ESPN+ (USA)
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Q&A
Who is in the Real Madrid squad for the match against Espanyol?
The squad includes goalkeepers Lunin, Fran González, and Mestre; defenders Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen, and David Jiménez; midfielders Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Thiago, and Palacios; and forwards Vini Jr., Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono.
When will Courtois return to play for Real Madrid?
Courtois is expected to return for the next El Clásico, as he has rejoined training but will not play against Espanyol.
