League: LaLiga Sport: Soccer Country: Spain Category: Scores & Results

Carlos Espi's late goals keep Real Madrid closer to Barcelona in La Liga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Carlos Espi's late goals keep Real Madrid closer to Barcelona in La Liga

Summary

Real Madrid is currently six points behind Barcelona in La Liga, having had a mixed start to the 2026-27 season. Jose Mourinho's team has recorded several victories, but key contributions from Carlos Espi have proven pivotal, as he has scored twice in just 26 minutes of gameplay. His goals against Espanyol and Elche transformed potential draws into wins, directly impacting Madrid's standings. If not for Espi’s contributions, the team would find themselves ten points behind the leaders. Despite his strong performances, Espi’s playing time remains limited under Mourinho, who has not utilized him effectively in key moments.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Espi has played only 26 out of 720 minutes this season.
•He scored in the 90th minute against Espanyol and Elche, securing vital points.
•Real Madrid would be ten points behind Barcelona without his goals.
•Mourinho did not bring Espi on against Atletico Madrid despite his impactful performances.
•Madrid currently sits six points behind Barcelona in La Liga standings.

Latest Updates

6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid would be 10 points behind Barcelona without their unsung hero

What they're saying

"
Real Madrid have had a mixed start to the 2026-27 season, winning most of their games but also losing a couple and finding themselves six points behind Barcelona in September.Some performances from Jo...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Barcelona Real Madrid Atletico Madrid LaLiga Soccer