Real Madrid – Espanyol, Picks and Tips
Madrid are coming off the heels of their rampage at the Etihad Stadium, where they lost 3-4 in the UEFA Champions League semi-final round. Karim Benzema (two goals) and Vinicius Jr. (1) were once again the Spaniards' main weapons. In LaLiga, Carlo Ancelotti's side have four consecutive wins after that stinging defeat in El Clasico vs Barcelona (0-4): 2-1 vs Celta Vigo, 2-0 vs Getafe, 3-2 vs Sevilla and 3-1 vs Osasuna. Real are the authoritative leaders in the Spanish championship with 78 points from 33 games. The Blancos need just one more point from their last five games to be sure of winning the Primera Division title.
On the other side, Espanyol have two consecutive defeats in the Spanish championship. The "Albiceleste" were narrowly defeated by two other Madrid teams: 1-2 vs Atletico and 0-1 vs Rayo Vallecano respectively. Previously, Vicente Moreno's boys had taken all three points from their duel with Celta Vigo (1-0). After 33 rounds of the current Primera Division season, Espanyol Barcelona is in a safe area of the standings. To be precise, in 13th place with 39 points. They are nine "lengths" above the relegation zone.
Our recommendation tip for Real Madrid – Espanyol: OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.65