Two clubs in the top half of La Liga table will do battle today in a league match between Espanyol and Real Madrid. The first-division clash scheduled for 1 p.m. ET can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.

What They're Saying

Espanyol manager Sergio Gonzalez (via Football Espana): "We have to play with the same intensity [as we've played with recently]. Otherwise, we'll be eaten."

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale (via Inside Spanish Football): "It was very disappointing. We wanted to be in the Champions League final to give ourselves a chance of winning, but it was not to be and we will go again next year."

The In-Form Player

The sale of Xabi Alonso has forced Isco into a less familiar role of central midfield this campaign. In 33 league appearances, the 23-year-old has nine assists and an average of 1.6 tackles.

Projected Lineups

Espanyol (4-3-3): Casilla; Duarte, Moreno, Gonzalez, Arbilla; Abraham, Canas, Sanchez; Garcia, Caicedo, Stuani

Real Madrid (4-3-3): Casillas; Marcelo, Varane, Pepe, Carvajal; Rodriguez, Illarramendi, Isco; Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).

Standings

RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1FC Barcelona362934107198890
2Real Madrid CF362826107347386
3Atlético Madrid36238567283977
4Valencia CF362110566293773
5Sevilla FC36217866422470
6Villarreal CF361512946321457
7Málaga CF36148143943-450
8Athletic Club361310133539-449
9RCD Espanyol361310134444049
10Celta de Vigo361211134341247
11Rayo Vallecano36144184263-2146
12Real Sociedad361013134046-643
13Elche CF36117183359-2640
14Levante UD3699183465-3136
15Getafe CF36106202956-2736
16UD Almería3688203259-2732
17Deportivo La Coruña36613173158-2731
18Granada CF36613172664-3831
19Eibar3687213054-2431
20Córdoba CF36311222163-4220