Carlos Espi’s 90th-Minute Goal Seals Real Madrid Win Over Espanyol
Real Madrid opened their La Liga campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Espanyol, secured by Carlos Espi’s 90th-minute winner. Jude Bellingham put Madrid ahead early, heading in Arda Guler’s set-piece delivery in the ninth minute. Espanyol responded in the 30th minute through Alex Calatrava, whose fine finish brought the hosts level. Madrid created several chances after the break, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde all going close. Espi, who came on for Bellingham, finally found the decisive goal late on to give Madrid all three points.
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