Espanyol v Real Madrid: Confirmed Line-Ups for Mourinho's Return to LaLiga
Jose Mourinho begins his second Madrid spell as three new signings start and Espanyol come in after a 3-0 win.
- On Saturday, Real Madrid visits Espanyol for the LaLiga season opener, marking Jose Mourinho's return as manager for his second spell at the club.
- Following a tumultuous campaign marked by on-field slumps and internal conflict, Mourinho aims to stabilize Madrid after the team's successful, undefeated preseason showed promising early signs.
- Espanyol enters the match with momentum after defeating Levante 3-0 on the opening weekend, seeking to improve upon last season's mid-table finish.
- New signings Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Bernardo Silva start for Madrid, while Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande begin the match on the bench.
- Restoring order remains Mourinho's priority as he tests his rebuilt side against an Espanyol team already showing early-season form and promising results.
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La Liga: Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Mourinho's first game on return
Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Real Madrid begins with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga, featuring goals from Bellingham and Espi. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-madrid-beat-espanyol-2-1-in-mourinhos-first-game-on-return/
Bellingham opens the dances for the Blancos, decides at the last minute the new purchase Espi (ANSA)
The goal at Joselu arranges a match equalized, with a Madrid very similar to last year and a well organized Espanyol. Arda, the best, replaced. Bellingham and Calatrava sign the goals.
José Mourinho, 63, was back in La Liga and Real Madrid. But then a new signing stole the headlines. Carlos Espi, 21, became a great hero in stoppage time.
José Mourinho back on the Real Madrid bench. Then one of his moves became decisive. Substitute Carlos Espi scored the winning goal in added time.
Real Madrid won by 2 to 1 the Spanish at its debut in the season. The match took place at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on the afternoon of Saturday (22).This game marked José Mourinho's return to command of Real Madrid after 13 years.
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