Espanyol — La Liga club that appears in coverage of Real Madrid matches and Barcelona's title race.
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The Chronicle
… sportskeeda FIXTURES PREMIER LEAGUE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Arsenal 11:30 Leeds United Aston Villa 14:00 Brentford Chelsea 14:00 Bournemouth Ipswich Town 14:00 Fulham Sunderland 14:00 Brighton Manchester United versus Tottenham SPANISH LA LIGA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Málaga 19:00 Espanyol …
European Leagues’Resume After International BreakJoy Online
… Carlos Espi has already made an impression since joining the club, scoring the 90th-minute winner against Espanyol on his league debut before doing it again in stoppage time against Elche. …
The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real MadridJoy Online
… Espi, a summer signing from Levante, stepped off the bench to rescue Real for the second time this season having struck a last-minute winner on his debut at Espanyol on the opening day. …
Kylian Mbappé scores, sets up winner as Real Madrid top ElcheThe Ghanaian Times
… We deserved to win clearly, but deserving doesn’t get you points.” Summer signing Espí has already proved crucial for Madrid this season, scoring a late winner at Espanyol, and appeared to have salvaged a point at La Cartuja before his goal was disallowed. …
I can’t explain shock Real Madrid loss at Betis –MourinhoThe Ghanaian Times
… Veteran Portuguese coach Mourinho selected the same side that snatched a late 2-1 win at Espanyol in his first match at the helm last Saturday. …
Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid pass SociedadJoy Online
… Mourinho made the ideal start to his second stint in charge of Madrid at the weekend as he oversaw a 2-1 win at Espanyol, following it up with this victory. …
Mourinho says hat-trick hero Mbappe hungry for Real Madrid historyJoy Online
… The 63‑year‑old’s comments come after the Brazilian picked up an avoidable yellow card in a 2‑1 La Liga opening win over Espanyol for an argument with midfielder Cala in the first half. …
Mourinho urges Vinicius Jr to control emotionsJoy Online
… The victory meant Hansi Flick’s side began their title defence with win after their rivals Real Madrid also made a winning start at Espanyol on Saturday. …
Gordon makes two assist on debut as Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0Joy Online
Jose Mourinho’s first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from his side at Espanyol. …
Debutant Espi gives Mourinho a winning Real Madrid returnJoy Online
… The criticism of Mbappe intensified when pictures of him on a yacht in Sardinia, where the player had been given time off to recover from injury, emerged as Real Madrid were playing a match against Espanyol. …
Mbappe jeered on Real Madrid returnArsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.
9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.
9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid with a three-year contract to restore stability after two trophyless seasons, but tensions have already resurfaced seven league matches in, highlighted by a recent defeat to Atletico Madrid that has left supporters questioning the team's consistency.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Carlos Espí, set up by Kylian Mbappé, after surrendering a two-goal lead. The victory leaves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on Friday, with Mourinho saying he couldn't explain the result after his team dominated the match with eight shots on target. The loss marked Madrid's first defeat in their first four league games since 2014-15, and came despite Carlos Espí having an equaliser disallowed for offside and Kylian Mbappé's penalty being saved.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under Jose Mourinho's first home match as coach, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad in La Liga, marking Jose Mourinho's second match in his second stint as coach. Mourinho has won his first two matches in charge, beginning with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says winger Vinicius Jr is being bullied on the pitch and needs "great emotional control," after the Brazilian received a yellow card in a 2–1 La Liga win over Espanyol for an argument with an opponent. Mourinho claims opposing players target Vinicius Jr to provoke reactions from the first minute and that this pattern is repeated across all teams.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Gordon made two assists in five minutes after coming on as a substitute in Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga victory over Elche, beginning the reigning champions' title defence with a win.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi against Espanyol, after Jude Bellingham had given Real an early lead but Espanyol equalized in the 30th minute.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe was whistled by Real Madrid fans as he entered the pitch in the club's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday, amid recent scrutiny over his commitment and an online petition calling for 'Mbappe Out'. The 27-year-old has scored 41 goals in 41 games this season but criticism intensified after pictures emerged of him on a yacht in Sardinia while the club played Espanyol, and as Madrid lost to Barcelona, allowing Barca to be crowned league champions.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid's victory over Espanyol means Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title with only a draw against their rivals in El Clásico next Sunday. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by 11 points and could break the record for the biggest title-winning margin if they win their final four games.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 to move 14 points clear at the top of La Liga and within two points of claiming a second successive league title. The club will be confirmed as champions if Real Madrid do not win at Espanyol on Sunday, or if Barcelona avoid defeat at home to Real on 10 May.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 to move to within two points of a second successive La Liga title, with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. The victory extended their winning streak to 10 games in the league.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →