Espi snatches last-gasp winner in Real Madrid LaLiga opener
BARCELONA: Real Madrid’s LaLiga start had all the makings of an opening-night stumble until substitute Carlo Espi struck with impeccable timing, firing home in the 90th minute to seal a dramatic 2-1 win at Espanyol on Saturday.
Real Madrid's LaLiga opener against Espanyol turned into a dramatic affair as Carlo Espi scored a last-minute winner in the 90th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for the home team. Jude Bellingham gave Real an early lead with a header in the ninth minute, but Espanyol quickly equalized through Alex Calatrava in the 30th minute. After several changes by Real coach Jose Mourinho at halftime, Espi came on as a substitute and capitalized on a loose ball to seal the win for Real Madrid.
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