Real Madrid Triumphs 4-1 Over Espanyol with Mbappé Shining Again
In a thrilling La Liga matchup, Real Madrid showcased their dominance with a resounding 4-1 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite falling behind due to an unexpected own goal by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 54th minute, Carlo Ancelotti’s team bounced back quickly and decisively, securing another win in their quest to challenge Barcelona at the top of the league.
The first half saw Real Madrid control possession and create numerous chances, but they couldn’t break Espanyol’s defense. Kylian Mbappé came close, only to be denied by Espanyol's goalkeeper, Joan Garcia. By halftime, the scoreline remained 0-0, leaving fans in anticipation of a breakthrough.
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Espanyol shocked everyone early in the second half when Jofre Carreras’ cross led to an own goal by Courtois, putting the visitors ahead. However, Real Madrid’s response was immediate. Just four minutes later, Dani Carvajal capitalized on a pass from Jude Bellingham, tapping into an open net to level the score at 1-1. The equalizer ignited Madrid's momentum, and from then on, there was no looking back.
Rodrygo made it 2-1 in the 75th minute with a well-placed finish following an assist from Vinícius Júnior. Then, just three minutes later, Vinícius himself got on the scoresheet with a clinical strike, assisted by Mbappé. Real Madrid extended their lead to 3-1, and their relentless attacking pressure left Espanyol struggling to keep up.
The final goal came in stoppage time when Endrick was fouled inside the box, and Mbappé calmly converted the penalty to seal the 4-1 victory. With this win, Mbappé continued his impressive form, now tallying six goals in eight appearances for Real Madrid since his high-profile transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid dominated the match, recording 31 shots compared to Espanyol’s 10, with 73% possession. Their attacking intent was clear, and they never panicked despite briefly trailing. This victory moves them up to second place in La Liga, just one point behind Barcelona, who still hold a perfect record.
Ancelotti's side has now extended their unbeaten streak to 38 league games, just behind Barcelona’s record of 43. With key players like Vinícius, Rodrygo, and Mbappé firing on all cylinders, Madrid look poised for a serious title challenge this season. The team’s next goal will be to maintain their momentum as they continue to push for glory in both domestic and European competitions.
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