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5 Bold Predictions for Real Madrid vs Espanyol in La Liga Week 18

5 Bold Predictions for Real Madrid vs Espanyol in La Liga Week 18

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Both Real Madrid and Espanyol have lost their last two matches and will be eager to turn things around. Real Madrid have not played a match in the Bernabeu since Dec. 9 against Ludogorets. The Galacticos faithful will be excited to finally be able to cheer for their team.

5. Gareth Bale rested

Gareth Bale
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5. Gareth Bale rested

Gareth Bale
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Fans should expect the Welsh Wizard's minutes to be reduced. Bale has been a bit woeful in possession as of late. With the do-or-die second leg against Atletico Madrid waiting in the wings, Ancelotti will want to give the Welshman a bit of a break.

4. Madrid gets shutout

Iker Casillas
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4. Madrid gets shutout

Iker Casillas
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Three of the four goals conceded by Real Madrid in their two losses have been from dead ball situation. Ancelotti will no doubt drill his team to be disciplined and focused in defense.

3. Ronaldo scores

Cristiano Ronaldo; at Vicente Calderon Stadium on January 7, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.
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3. Ronaldo scores

Cristiano Ronaldo; at Vicente Calderon Stadium on January 7, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.
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Ronaldo has only scored a single penalty in Real Madrid’s last four games. The Portuguese legend will be eager to dominate the score line again.

2. Espanyol crushed

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2. Espanyol crushed

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Real Madrid should massacre the Catalonian club. The Blancos are going through a rough patch right now, but the difference in quality and Madrid’s eagerness to quickly get back to winning ways will prove too much altogether.

1. Real Madrid win

Real Madrid's forward Cristiano Ronaldo
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1. Real Madrid win

Real Madrid's forward Cristiano Ronaldo
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Madrid will not take anything lightly, and with the past two results and the home crowd behind them, Espanyol are outmatched. Real Madrid wins 5-0.

Yoshiki Matsunaga is a soccer writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter yoshikimat, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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