José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after 13 years to coach his second stint, and his first match under his guidance will be against Espanyol on Saturday 22 August 2026. The match will be held at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, at 21:00 Spanish time (16:30 Argentina, 13:30 Mexico).
Mourinho’s challenge
Mourinho starts his second stint with a renewed squad that includes six recent signings. The goal is to regain the consistency needed to compete for major titles. The RCDE Stadium will be the first venue where the new project’s shape can be observed.
Espanyol with momentum
Espanyol enters matchday 2 with a decisive 3-0 win over Levante, featuring a double by Roberto and a goal by Dolan. That result gives them confidence before hosting Real Madrid at home, and the challenge will be to sustain that momentum against a rival with a renewed squad and a coach familiar with the pressure.
Schedule and broadcast
The game will be broadcast live on DIRECTV Sports in Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Official channels are 610 SD and 1610 HD, with variants 612/1612, 613/1613 and 614/1614 (4K).
In the United States, the Spanish feed is available on ESPN Deportes via cable and streaming (DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T, Spectrum, Xfinity/Comcast). In Latin America, the broadcast is available on Disney+ Premium and ESPN Latinoamérica.
Access to DIRECTV Go (DGO)
To watch the match on mobile, PC, tablet or Smart TV, a subscription to DIRECTV Go (DGO) is required. The app is downloaded from official stores and provides access to LaLiga games and other sports content where broadcast rights exist.
Final details
- Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
- Stadium: RCDE Stadium, Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona
- Time: 21:00 Spanish time (16:30 Argentina, 13:30 Mexico)
- DIRECTV Channels: 610 SD / 1610 HD
- Streaming: DIRECTV Go (DGO), ESPN Deportes, Disney+ Premium
- Goal: Mourinho aims to integrate new signings with the core squad to compete at the highest level.
