Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Espanyol | La Liga MD5 | OneFootball

Real Madrid will be gunning to keep their 100% win record intact when they take on RCD Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Currently seated at the top of the league table, the Merengues will be hoping to maintain their status by securing a victory over the Catalans, who are third in the standings.

Ahead of kickoff, manager Xabi Alonso has announced the starting lineup for Real Madrid, with changes made once again.

Youngster Gonzalo Garcia is making his first start of the season in attack, where he partners Kylian Mbappe in a two-pronged frontline.

Alonso has fielded a 4-4-2 formation, with Vinicius Jr. returning to the team on the left flank while Franco Mastantuono continues on the right.

Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni are the two central midfielders starting, meaning Arda Guler misses out.

In defence, Raul Asencio gets the nod alongside Eder Militao, with Dean Huijsen suspended for the clash following his controversial red card vs Real Sociedad.

Captain Dani Carvajal starts at right-back while Alvaro Carreras retains his place on the left, with Thibaut Courtois continuing in goal.