Few football rivalries in Spain show as lopsided a scoreboard as Real Madrid versus Espanyol. Whether you’re checking the record ahead of the next match or just curious how wide the gap really is, the numbers tell a striking story — one that goes far beyond the 2-0 win in May 2026.

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Last match result: Espanyol 0-2 Real Madrid (May 3, 2026) ·
Overall head-to-head (all comps): Real Madrid 119 wins, Espanyol 46 wins, 36 draws ·
Biggest Real Madrid win: 8-1 (date TBC) ·
Biggest Espanyol win: 3-0 (date TBC) ·
Total goals in fixture (La Liga): Real Madrid 398, Espanyol 198

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Real Madrid lead the head-to-head with 119 wins, 46 for Espanyol, 36 draws (Sports Mole)
  • Real Madrid have scored 424 goals in the fixture total, Espanyol 224 (Sports Mole)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact date of Real Madrid’s 8-1 victory over Espanyol remains unconfirmed
  • Next match schedule is yet to be announced
  • Lineups and predictions for future games require confirmation
3Timeline signal
  • Real Madrid won five of last six league meetings (Sports Mole)
  • Real Madrid had an 11-game winning streak from Jan 2014 to Oct 2017 (Sports Mole)
4What’s next
  • Next match between the two sides has no confirmed date yet
  • Check the official La Liga schedule for updates

The data across all competitions confirms a single pattern: Real Madrid’s dominance is both wide and deepening.

Statistic Value
Total matches played 43 (all competitions per AiScore)
Real Madrid wins 34
Espanyol wins 6
Draws 3
Real Madrid goals 104
Espanyol goals 27
Last match result Espanyol 0-2 Real Madrid (May 3, 2026)
Next match To be announced

The gap in goals — nearly four to one — shows this fixture has been one-sided across both recent and historical meetings.

What is the head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Espanyol?

Overall wins, losses, and draws across all competitions

Per Sports Mole, an established football statistics source, the all-time head-to-head across all competitions stands at 201 meetings. Real Madrid have claimed 119 victories, Espanyol have won 46, and 36 matches ended in draws.

In La Liga play alone, Sports Mole records show Real Madrid with 110 wins, Espanyol with 37, and 33 draws from 178 league meetings. The disparity is even sharper when looking at goals: Real Madrid have put 398 past Espanyol in the league, while Espanyol have scored 198.

Goals scored by each team

Sports Mole’s aggregate data shows Real Madrid have scored 424 goals against Espanyol overall — roughly 2.1 goals per match. Espanyol’s 224 goals total to about 1.1 per game. In La Liga, those numbers are 398 and 198 respectively.

The pattern: Real Madrid win nearly three of every five meetings, leaving Espanyol with victories in under a quarter of matches.

Bottom line: Real Madrid own this fixture with a 59% win rate across all competitions. Espanyol win just 23% of the time. For Espanyol fans, the pattern is consistent: the gap has only widened over the last decade.

What was the score of the most recent Real Madrid vs Espanyol match?

Match details from May 3, 2026

The most recent meeting took place on May 3, 2026, at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. Real Madrid won 2-0, with Vinicius Jr scoring both goals in the second half. According to BBC Sport, the win kept Real Madrid in the La Liga title race, delaying Barcelona’s potential championship celebration.

Goal scorers and key moments

Vinicius Jr’s brace came within a 15-minute span in the second half. ESPN’s match recap noted that Real Madrid controlled possession (62%) and had 14 shots to Espanyol’s 5. The win continued Real Madrid’s dominance in the fixture — their fifth win in the last six league meetings, per Sports Mole.

The implication: Even on a night when Espanyol held Real Madrid scoreless for 45 minutes, the quality gap emerged decisively in the second half.

What to watch

For Espanyol, the defensive shape that held Real Madrid scoreless for 45 minutes showed potential. The problem remains converting possession into chances — Espanyol managed just one shot on target across 90 minutes.

What are the biggest victories in Real Madrid vs Espanyol history?

Real Madrid’s largest win margins

Real Madrid’s biggest recorded win against Espanyol is 8-1, though the exact date of this result remains unconfirmed across available sources. A 6-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu is also part of the historical record. According to Sports Mole, Real Madrid’s 11-game winning streak between January 2014 and October 2017 included several high-margin wins.

Espanyol’s largest win margins

Espanyol’s biggest victory over Real Madrid is a 3-0 win, the date of which is similarly unconfirmed. More recently, Sports Mole reports that Espanyol beat Real Madrid 1-0 at home in February 2025, a significant result given the overall disparity. That win was Espanyol’s only victory in the last seven league meetings.

The paradox: Espanyol’s biggest win is a 3-0 margin, while Real Madrid have multiple 6-0 and 8-1 results to their name.

The paradox

Espanyol’s biggest win is 3-0, while Real Madrid have multiple 6-0 and 8-1 results. Yet Espanyol’s 1-0 win in February 2025 came at a moment when Real Madrid were pushing for the league title, showing that one-off results can still defy historical patterns.

When and where is the next Real Madrid vs Espanyol match?

Upcoming fixture information

As of now, no date has been confirmed for the next meeting between Real Madrid and Espanyol. The fixture will be scheduled as part of a future La Liga season. When announced, the match will take place either at the RCDE Stadium (Espanyol’s home) or the Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid’s home), depending on which team is designated the home side.

How to stay updated

For the most current schedule, check the official La Liga calendar. Both clubs’ official websites and verified social media channels will post fixture dates as soon as they are confirmed.

What this means for fans: Until the schedule is set, both sets of supporters must wait for the official league announcement to plan their travel or viewing.

Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Espanyol live?

Broadcasters by region

La Liga matches in the 2025-26 season are broadcast across several major networks. In the United States, ESPN (ESPN Deportes) holds rights. In Spain, DAZN carries La Liga coverage. UK viewers can watch on Viaplay. Always verify with your local provider as broadcast rights can change mid-season.

Streaming options

Live streams are available through official platforms affiliated with these broadcasters. For viewers in Europe, La Liga’s own streaming service may offer individual matches. Check local listings the week of the match for kickoff times and channel assignments.

The catch: broadcast rights vary by region and can shift mid-season, so fans should confirm their local provider’s schedule close to match day.

Bottom line: The Real Madrid vs Espanyol fixture is a case study in competitive imbalance. For Real Madrid supporters, the data suggests continued dominance. For Espanyol fans, the February 2025 win proves upsets are possible, but the 11-game winning streak Real Madrid once compiled shows just how rare those days are.
The upshot

The gap between these sides isn’t just historical — it’s active. Real Madrid win 5 of every 6 recent meetings. Espanyol need a tactical shift or personnel change to reverse the trend.

Additional sources

sportsmole.co.uk, soccerpunter.com, fotmob.com, aiscore.com, fscore.net

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Frequently asked questions

How many goals has Vinicius Jr scored against Espanyol?

Vinicius Jr scored a brace (two goals) in the May 3, 2026 match. Specific career totals against Espanyol would require additional match-by-match data from ESPN’s statistics section.

What is Real Madrid’s away record against Espanyol?

Per Sports Mole, the specific away record is not broken out in available data, but Real Madrid’s 3-1 win at the RCDE Stadium in the 2022-23 season and the 2-0 win in May 2026 suggest strong away form in recent years.

Has Espanyol ever won at home against Real Madrid in the last 10 matches?

Yes. Sports Mole reports that Espanyol beat Real Madrid 1-0 at home in February 2025.

What is the average number of goals per match in this fixture?

Based on the aggregate goals reported by Sports Mole (424 Real Madrid, 224 Espanyol across 201 matches), the average total goals per game is approximately 3.2.

Which stadium hosts the match when Espanyol is home?

The match is played at the RCDE Stadium (Estadi Cornellà-El Prat) in Barcelona, which has been Espanyol’s home ground since 2009.

Are there any suspended players for the next Real Madrid vs Espanyol match?

No suspensions can be predicted until lineups are announced closer to the fixture. Check the La Liga disciplinary page for official updates.

What is the historical form of both teams in this fixture over the last five years?

Per Sports Mole, Real Madrid have won five of the last six league meetings, with Espanyol’s sole win coming in February 2025. The pattern shows Real Madrid consistently dominating the fixture.

For the neutral observer, the numbers tell a story of competitive mismatches. For the passionate Espanyol supporter, the February 2025 win offers hope. For the Real Madrid fan, the data confirms a fixture that should continue to yield points. The implication for Espanyol is clear: find a way to break the pattern, or watch the gap grow wider.