There is less than one hour until kick off in Catalonia!
Definitely the biggest news entering this match is that Cristiano Ronaldo will start the game on the bench.
The hosts will be without Cristian Alvarez, Felipe Mattioni and Simao (via Goal). But facing a Real Madrid side that is resting stars will likely make this competition closer than normal.
Real Madrid has only won twice in their last five away matches, but Espanyol is yet to win at home in their last four competitions.
This match has excitement written all over it. I will be right here to give you live coverage from start to finish, so meet back here an hour before kickoff for all the pregame information.
Espanyol: Casilla; Lopez, Colotto, Moreno, Capdevila; Forlin, Sanchez; Stuani, Verdu, Wakaso; Sergio
Real Madrid: Lopez; Varane, Carvalho, Albiol, Nacho; Essien, Modric; Di Maria, Kaka, Higuain; Morata
