Real Madrid Beats Espanyol 2-0 to Stay Top of LaLiga
The Santiago Bernabéu was once again the stage of another Real Madrid victory, this time against Espanyol in LaLiga. With a 2-0 win, the team not only extended their perfect start to the season but also secured their position at the top of the table heading into the weekend.
The match began with Espanyol sitting deep, trying to stay compact and wait for counterattacking opportunities. For a while, that strategy seemed to frustrate Madrid. The home side controlled possession, at times close to 70%, but struggled to create clear chances. However, it only took one moment of brilliance to break the deadlock. In the 22nd minute, Éder Militão unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the box, a shot that Dmitrović managed to touch but couldn’t keep out. The stadium erupted, and Madrid took the lead in style.
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The second half brought more of the same: Madrid dominating, Espanyol hanging on. But just two minutes after the restart, Kylian Mbappé showed why he is already the team’s main reference point. Set up after a quick move involving Vinícius on the left, the French star fired from distance and doubled the advantage. It was his fifth league goal already, adding to the two he had scored in the Champions League midweek. His form is electric, and the fans can feel it.
From that moment on, the match looked under control. Espanyol seemed deflated, and Madrid could have added more, with Vinícius hitting the post later in the game. The Brazilian, though, was once again the center of debate. Substituted in the 77th minute, he left the pitch visibly frustrated. Coach Xabi Alonso admitted afterward that maybe the change came earlier than needed but explained that he wanted more control and fresh legs. Franco Mastantuono also left with a similar gesture of annoyance, showing the competitive fire within the squad.
The other major highlight of the day came in the final minutes: Jude Bellingham returned from his shoulder surgery and stepped back onto the pitch, receiving a warm welcome from the crowd. His presence will be key as the season goes on.
After the match, Xabi Alonso praised the team’s defensive solidity and calm control, noting that victories like this might not always be spectacular but are highly valuable. Dani Carvajal echoed the sentiment, pointing out that Madrid barely suffered in defense and showed maturity against a tough opponent.
With this result, Real Madrid made it five wins out of five, collecting 15 points and pulling provisionally clear of Barcelona, who play on Sunday. Espanyol, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of the campaign and will try to bounce back quickly. For Madrid, the journey continues with confidence, momentum, and the feeling that under Xabi Alonso, the team is growing stronger every week.
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