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  "id": 7648414,
  "title": "Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche-7648414",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T22:12:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/16/espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a last-gasp finish, Real Madrid's substitute Carlos Espi scored the decisive goal in a 3-2 victory over Elche, securing the Spanish champions' top spot in La Liga. Despite leading 2-0 at halftime, Madrid allowed Elche to mount a comeback, equalizing through Nino in the 83rd minute. Madrid struck back with goals from Mbappe and Diomande before Espi netted the winner in the 91st minute. The substitute, signed from Levante this summer, has shown valuable impact despite not starting a game for the club yet. Mourinho praised Espi's motivation, acknowledging the challenge of playing alongside Kylian Mbappe.",
  "summary": "Carlos Espi, who had already rescued Espanyol with a late goal in their opening game, struck at the back post in the 91st minute after Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead.",
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        "title": "Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche-7646328",
        "published": "2026-09-15T22:12:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/espi-saves-real-madrid-with-late-winner-at-elche-7645968",
        "published": "2026-09-15T22:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Carlos Espi Scores Late as Real Madrid Beat Elche 3-2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/carlos-espi-scores-late-as-real-madrid-beat-elche-3-2",
        "published": "2026-09-16T00:43:12.000Z"
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