Bellingham opens scoring for Real Madrid in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Jude Bellingham scored the first goal of the season for Real Madrid in the 9th minute of their match against Espanyol. The goal came during Real's first game under coach José Mourinho. However, Espanyol equalized with a goal from Calatrava shortly before the halftime mark. Real Madrid has struggled to regain momentum since, with multiple saves by Dimitrovic and a shot from Valverde hitting the post. The match remains ongoing as Real seeks a favorable result in Mourinho's debut.
- •Real Madrid plays their first match of the season against Espanyol.
- •Bellingham gives Real an early lead with a goal.
- •Calatrava scores to equalize for Espanyol.
- •Dimitrovic denies Real multiple opportunities to score.
- •Match is ongoing in the first half.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Bellingham scores Real's first goal of the season
"Jude always leading the way! Real Madrid’s first match of the season under Mourinho, with Mbappé and Bellingham, was highly anticipated.It got off to the best possible start with a goal from the En...
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