Real Madrid edges Espanyol with late goal from Carlos Espi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Real Madrid faced Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on August 22, 2026, securing a 2-1 victory in La Liga. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the ninth minute, but Espanyol equalized through Alex Calatrava in the 30th minute. The match remained level until Carlos Espi netted the winner for Los Blancos in the 90th minute, sealing the win. Both teams showed strong performances, but Madrid's late goal determined the outcome of the match.
- •Jude Bellingham scored the opener for Real Madrid in the ninth minute.
- •Alex Calatrava equalized for Espanyol in the 30th minute.
- •Carlos Espi scored the late winner for Real Madrid in the 90th minute.
- •Match took place at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona.
- •Real Madrid's win reinforces their position in La Liga.
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"Real Madrid faced off against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road in La Liga. Los Blancos made a quick start to the game and scored the opener in the...
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