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The Espanyol vs Real Madrid line-ups tab covers La Liga (Spain), Regular Season - 2 on 23 Aug 2026 using possible line-ups. It brings together the starting shapes, listed players, bench depth and coach details, so the team-sheet context sits beside the score, timeline and match stats.

Espanyol set up in a 4-4-2 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Ángel Fortuño, Rubén Sánchez, Fernando Calero, and Leandro Cabrera, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. Manolo Gonzalez is listed as coach for this team sheet.

Real Madrid set up in a 4-3-3 shape with 11 starters named. The named starters include Thibaut Courtois, Nacho, Carvajal, and Ferland Mendy, giving a quick read on the core of the side. The bench adds 12 substitutes, which shows the replacement options available during the match. C. Ancelotti is listed as coach for this team sheet.