D. Carvajal will miss the duel with "Espanyol" due to injury © JumpStory

After a triumphant start in the UEFA Champions League tournament, Madrid's "Real" returns to the local front, where they lost the first points in the previous round.

It will be the third match of the week, so rotations are expected within the team. It is already clear that defender Dani Carvajal will not be able to help in today's match against Barcelona's "Espanyol."

The 26-year-old defender had a great start to this season and played in absolutely all matches, but suffered a minor injury in the match against "Roma."

Julen Lopetegui did not disclose it in the press conference, but it is undeniable that finally the opportunity will be given to the team's newcomer Alvaro Odriozola to make his official debut, who initially recovered from an injury, and later lost his chance in the starting lineup due to D. Carvajal.

Madrid's "Real" team will face "Espanyol" at their stadium at 21:45. The "Whites" will not have an easy task - the Catalans currently hold the fourth position and are enjoying the best start of the season since 2013-14.