Real Madrid defeat Espanyol in Mourinho’s first game on return
(Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.
Real Madrid players celebrate their second goal scored by Real Madrid’s Spanish forward #19 Carlos Espi Escrihuela during the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid CF at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on August 22, 2026.
However in the 90th minute Madrid found the goal they needed when former Levante striker Espi, the lowest profile of Los Blancos’ summer purchases, capitalised on a loose ball in the box and fired home.
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