Carlo Ancelotti rested first-choice players, such as Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy and Vinicius Junior, and Madrid struggled for fluency. Espanyol even took the lead in the 54th minute with an own goal from Thibaut Courtois, who miscued a seemingly harmless shot into his net.

Despite being 39 years of age, Luka Modric continues to prove himself an essential part of this Real Madrid team. He has played in all six La Liga matches and the one UEFA Champions League match for

Managed to score the equalizer from the literal goal-line of the opposition goal and then was subbed off as precaution to an injury. Tchouameni—7: Extremely comfortable in the center back role. Carries the ball forward when space allows and picks the right passes.