Mourinho\u2019s return to the famous Madrid stadium adds an extra layer of interest to the fixture. Still, Espi\u2019s impressive start to life at the club has quickly made him one of the players supporters are eager to watch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The young forward scored during pre-season before finding the decisive goal in Real Madrid\u2019s 2-1 victory over Espanyol. His performance has helped him win over the home fans and raised expectations ahead of his first appearance at the Bernabeu in the new campaign, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Espi admitted that the experience of scoring the winner against Espanyol had been difficult to process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve slept very little; when I scored the goal, everyone was there in the corner. It was incredible that they were all with me and so happy for me,\u201d Espi said during his official presentation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The striker is now looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere inside the Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe truth is these have been incredible days, but I\u2019m already thinking about Wednesday and experiencing the atmosphere at the Bernab\u00e9u, which is amazing, and I can\u2019t wait to step onto the pitch,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Real Madrid will also have the opportunity to give home debuts to Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Yan Diomande and Denzel Dumfries, adding further interest to Mourinho\u2019s first league outing at the Bernab\u00e9u this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe truth is these have been incredible days, but I\u2019m already thinking about Wednesday and experiencing the atmosphere at the Bernab\u00e9u, which is amazing, and I can\u2019t wait to step onto the pitch,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo will have selection problems to contend with, with wingers Ander Barrenetxea and Goncalo Guedes, along with midfielder Jon Gorrotxategi, ruled out through injury. There is also uncertainty over the involvement of Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal, who could either start the game or begin on the bench.<\/p>\r\n\r\n