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  "id": 2663034,
  "title": "Late Espi goal fires Real Madrid to win at Espanyol on Mourinho’s return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/late-espi-goal-fires-real-madrid-to-win-at-espanyol-on-mourinhos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T20:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/late-espi-goal-fires-real-madrid-to-win-at-espanyol-on-mourinhos-return/"
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  "account": "Jose Mourinho returned to La Liga with Real Madrid, securing a thrilling late win against RCD Espanyol. Espanyol had won their opening match 3-0 against Levante. Madrid began energetically, but Espanyol quickly closed them down in the early stages. In the ninth minute, Madrid took the lead when Arda Guler delivered a cross to Jude Bellingham, who headed home past Marko Dmitrovic. Despite intense attacking from Kylian Mbappe, Madrid couldn't find the equalizer. The hosts equalized in the 30th minute through Alex Calatrava. The second half mirrored the first, with Madrid dominating possession but struggling to capitalize on opportunities. When Madrid's Bellingham injured his ankle, Mourinho made substitutions, including bringing on 21-year-old Carlos Espi. Espi scored the crucial late winner as the clock hit the 90-minute mark to give Madrid a well-deserved victory and a successful start to Mourinho's return to Spanish league action.",
  "summary": "Jose Mourinho’s return to La Liga with Real Madrid got underway with a dramatic late winner at RCD Espanyol as Carlos Espi came off the bench to seal all three points as the match headed into stoppage time. Madrid faced RDC Espanyol, who had already claimed a 3-0 home win over Levante to get their […]",
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        "title": "Mourinho gets going at Madrid, Inter starts with a win and Man United loses",
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        "published": "2026-08-22T19:02:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Mourinho begins Real Madrid reign with last-minute win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/mourinho-begins-real-madrid-reign-with-last-minute-win",
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho’s first game on return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/real-madrid-beat-espanyol-2-1-in-jose-mourinhos-first-game-on-return",
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        "title": "Substitute Espi snatches last-gasp winner in Real Madrid LaLiga opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/substitute-espi-snatches-last-gasp-winner-in-real-madrid-laliga-opener",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:55:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "Carlos Espí avoids the upset in the 90th minute on debut for the new Real Madrid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/carlos-espi-evita-en-el-90-el-gatillazo-en-el-estreno-del-nuevo-real",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho’s return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/real-madrid-snatch-late-win-at-espanyol-on-mourinhos-return-2662438",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:09:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/real-madrid-snatch-late-win-at-espanyol-on-mourinhos-return-2664718",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:13:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/real-madrid-snatch-late-win-at-espanyol-on-mourinhos-return",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:16:58.000Z"
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