Real are targeting three straight La Liga wins when they face their in-form visitors this weekend with Barca leading the way by four points. Ancelotti's side have 11 points from five games and have won their last two leagues outings as well as their UEFA Champions League opener. Espanyol have won their last two to rise to 12th with seven points.

Real Madrid had a highly successful 2023-24 season as they won the La Liga and UEFA Champions League double. Throughout that season, the Merengues showed their ability to get wins with suffering and

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid have racked up 11 points from their first five La Liga games of the season to sit third in the table, while Espanyol are 12th in the league with seven points