Carlos Espí avoids the upset in the 90th minute on debut for the new Real Madrid
Un gol al límite del joven delantero resuelve una noche de pocas luces de los blancos, de más a menos ante un Espanyol firme
Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho, began their season with a narrow win against Espanyol. The match ended 2-1 in favor of the visitors, with 21-year-old forward Carlos Espí scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. Espanyol had taken the lead through Cala, but Bellingham had given Madrid an early advantage. Despite dominating possession at times, Madrid struggled to create clear chances, with Espanyol goalkeeper Dmitrovic making several key saves.
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