Espanyol seeks pulse with Real Madrid at RCDE Stadium in a match that seeks the pulse with the white team. Coach Manolo González talked about the match preparation and the importance of the Espanyol fans in a press conference before the last training session.
"Respect always, but no fear. Everyone knows the power of the team, with one of the best coaches in the world and in history, but it's a match that motivates us a lot and serves us to give the maximum", said González.
Espanyol arrives at the match being aware of the difficulty but with confidence and high morale after the great win in the first round against Levante. The ones of Manolo González want to repeat and add the three points again in their stadium and in front of their people in the first league match of the ones of Mourinho.
"Defend together and orderly. We have to defend well the 97 minutes and then try to attack with criteria and without fear, knowing that we can hurt them, like all the teams", said González about how to defend Mbappé and Vinicius.
Espanyol has a series of injuries for the match, including Cabrera for suspension and Puado and Kike García, for injury.
"I'm grateful to the club. It's all a great achievement. What gives you continuity is the work, every day that I'm here I'll be grateful. It's a pride and you have to value it when you're here", said González about his stability in the Espanyol bench.
The Espanyol fans have been a pillar since he arrived at the club. The union between the team and the fans is important. Tomorrow they will be on our side, like they always do. We will give everything", said González about the importance of the Espanyol fans.
Espanyol is currently in third place in the League, with 3 points, 1 victory and 0 defeats in 1 match, and with a +2 goal difference.
The next date is February 28, 2027, when they will face Malaga in a match that will be played at Malaga's stadium.
Currently, Espanyol has Obed Vargas and Alexander Sørloth out of the lineup due to injury.
Espanyol seeks the pulse with Real Madrid at RCDE Stadium in a match that seeks the win and the victory.
