Real are targeting three straight La Liga wins when they face their in-form visitors this weekend with Barca leading the way by four points. Ancelotti's side have 11 points from five games and have won their last two leagues outings as well as their UEFA Champions League opener. Espanyol have won their last two to rise to 12th with seven points.

Slight scare with his knee but managed to run it off. 100 clean sheets for Madrid, a number of good saves on the night. Dani Carvajal—6.5: Held his position defensively with Arda, Brahim, and later Rodrygo all providing the attacking threat down the right.

Real Madrid won't be able to pick either Jude Bellingham or Aurelien Tchouameni when it plays Real Sociedad away in La Liga on Saturday night.