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  "id": 2692360,
  "title": "Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with last-gasp 2-1 win at Espanyol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/mourinho-marks-real-madrid-return-with-last-gasp-2-1-win-at-espanyol",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:34:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/08/23/mourinho-marks-real-madrid-return-with-last-gasp-2-1-win-at-espanyol/232349"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho began his second tenure at the club with a last-minute victory on Saturday, defeating Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga. Substitute Carlos Espi scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, coming off the bench to seal the win for Mourinho's team. Jude Bellingham gave Madrid the lead early in the game, heading in Arda Güler's cross. Espanyol equalized in the 30th minute through Alex Calatrava after a well-executed team play. Despite the Espanyol's strong effort, Mourinho praised his team's performance, stating that they deserved to win but acknowledged that Espanyol did not deserve to lose. The Portuguese manager emphasized that Espanyol lacked World Cup players and had been working together for a long time, which was evident in the match. With Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, he aims to control the team and put an end to Barcelona's dominance in domestic competitions.",
  "summary": "CORNELLÀ DE LLOBREGAT, Aug 23 — Rik Sharma Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid bega...",
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        "published": "2026-08-22T19:02:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-22T20:20:00.000Z"
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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",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:52:05.000Z"
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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",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:55:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-22T22:00:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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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