Real Madrid stay perfect with 2-0 win over Espanyol
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid once again showed why they remain the team to beat in LaLiga. The clash against Espanyol finished 2-0, and though the scoreline looks controlled, it was two moments of brilliance that sealed the game. Goals came from Eder Militao in the first half and Kylian Mbappé right at the start of the second. Both strikes came from outside the box, pure power and precision that left little chance for Espanyol’s goalkeeper Dmitrovic.
The opening phase of the match was not as simple for Madrid as the final score might suggest. Espanyol started sharp, pressing high and even creating a couple of chances that could have surprised the home side. But football often changes on a single strike, and Militao delivered exactly that. From well outside the area, the Brazilian defender unleashed a thunderous shot that rocketed into the top corner. The Bernabéu erupted, and Espanyol’s careful plan suddenly fell apart.
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From that point on, Real Madrid grew into the game. Possession was heavily in their favor, over 70 percent, and they looked more and more comfortable as the minutes passed. Vinícius tried repeatedly to find his spark, but it wasn’t quite his day, even hitting the post once. The French superstar Mbappé, however, picked up the slack. Only one minute into the second half, he received the ball, created space for himself, and fired in a low, unstoppable strike from distance. It was his 18th goal in just 15 matches this season, a staggering run that continues to electrify fans.
Espanyol, to their credit, didn’t give up after going two down. Their coach, Manolo González, reminded his players to keep fighting, and they stayed organized, preventing the game from spiraling into a heavier defeat. As he said afterward, if there is a way to lose at the Bernabéu, it’s by conceding two world-class goals from outside the box. His side worked hard, but clear chances in the final third were scarce.
Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso, still early in his tenure as Madrid manager, keeps making history. This win marked the fifth consecutive league victory to start the season, making him only the third coach in club history to achieve such a run. He has managed to blend young energy with star power, and the returns are already showing. Not only did Madrid collect the three points, but the match also marked the returns of Bellingham and Camavinga from injury, giving even more depth to an already stacked squad.
When the final whistle blew, Madrid’s players could leave the pitch proud: five games, five wins, 15 points, and the top spot in LaLiga secured. For Espanyol, it was their first loss of the campaign, but one taken with dignity. For Madrid, it was another step in a perfect start, powered by long-range brilliance and the unstoppable momentum of Mbappé.
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