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  "id": 7645496,
  "title": "La Liga: Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/la-liga-espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T22:38:04.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/la-liga-espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche/"
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  "summary": "Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche, thanks to a 91st-minute goal from substitute Carlos Espi. The win pulled them level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Espi, who joined Real Madrid from Levante this summer, has scored two crucial goals for the team without starting a game.\n\nAccording to Yahoo Sports, Real Madrid had thrown away a two-goal lead, allowing Elche to fight back and level the score. Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid's coach, expressed his frustration with his team's inability to extend their lead and kill off the game. He attributed his late changes, including Espi's substitution, to his desire to win, stating that a draw was not enough.\n\nReal Madrid now has five wins from six matches, matching Barcelona's tally. The two teams are currently level on points at the top of La Liga.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Real Madrid keen on beating Barcelona in the race to sign Manchester United prodigy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/real-madrid-keen-on-beating-barcelona-in-the-race-to-sign-manchester",
        "published": "2026-09-15T16:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Real Madrid pulls off late La Liga win after squandering 2-goal lead at Elche. Mbappé scores again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/real-madrid-pulls-off-late-la-liga-win-after-squandering-2-goal-lead-7644812",
        "published": "2026-09-15T21:56:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "La Liga: Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/la-liga-espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche-7650780",
        "published": "2026-09-15T23:06:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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