Real Madrid stunned by Espanyol 2-1 as poor form continues, remain ahead of Atletico Madrid on goal difference

It was Real Madrid's third match in a row without a victory, including a stunning home loss in the Champions League to Moldovan club Sheriff and a scoreless home draw against Villarreal in the Spanish league.

Real Madrid's poor form continued on Sunday, as they were defeated 2-1 by Espanyol in La Liga.

It was Madrid's third match in a row without a victory, including a stunning home loss in the Champions League to Moldovan club Sheriff and a scoreless home draw against Villarreal in the Spanish league.