A 90th-Minute Twist Sends Real Madrid Away With All Three Points

Real Madrid needed a dramatic late winner from substitute Carlos Espi to beat Espanyol 2-1 at the RCDE Stadium and begin their La Liga campaign with three points. Jude Bellingham gave Los Blancos an early lead in the ninth minute, rising to head home Arda Guler’s cross. Espanyol, however, responded strongly and Alex Calatrava levelled the contest around the half-hour mark. Real Madrid dominated possession and created several chances but struggled to find a breakthrough, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior unable to make their opportunities count. Just when the match appeared destined for a draw, Espi struck in the 90th minute, pouncing on a loose ball after Mbappe was dispossessed to seal a dramatic victory for Jose Mourinho’s side.

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