Espanyol's Pablo Piatti: Expects to face Real Madrid

Piatti expects to face Real Madrid on Saturday after recovering from a fractured skull, Mundo Deportivo reports.

Analysis:

Piatti missed a match after the fracture was diagnosed, but he has returned to training this week and is likely to sport a protective helmet when he does return to the pitch. As one of the club's most important attackers, his services will be welcomed against the league leaders.