Real Madrid's Historic Edge Over Espanyol Revealed

Real Madrid is set to face Espanyol in their La Liga season opener, carrying a formidable historical record and an impressive recent run. The club has secured 110 victories out of 180 La Liga meetings with Espanyol, a tally unmatched by any other team against a single opponent in the competition's history.

Espanyol's home ground, the RCDE Stadium, has also been a site of significant Real Madrid dominance. They have endured 11 defeats against Real Madrid on their own turf, representing their most frequent home losses against any club.

However, Espanyol has shown improvement in recent home fixtures, winning three of the last seven encounters. This contrasts with their previous struggles at the same venue.

Real Madrid also brings an exceptional record into the new campaign, having remained unbeaten on La Liga's opening weekend for 17 consecutive seasons. This streak, featuring 12 wins and five draws since their last opening-day loss in August 2008, is the longest on record for any team in the league.