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Espanyol

Espanyol — La Liga club that appears in coverage of Real Madrid matches and Barcelona's title race.

2026-05-032026-10-13

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Photographs of him on a yacht emerged around the same time Real were playing Espanyol. …

    Injury row, yacht trip & petition – what’s going on with Mbappe?
  3. Joy Online

    Real Madrid beat Espanyol to ensure Barcelona must wait for the La Liga title, which they could seal in El Clásico next Sunday. …

    Barca eye historic El Clásico truimph after Real Madrid win
  4. Joy Online

    … Hansi Flick’s side will be confirmed as champions if Real Madrid do not win at Espanyol on Sunday. …

    Barcelona move to within 2 points of second successive La Liga title with Osasuna win
  5. Joy Online

    … Hansi Flick’s side will be confirmed as champions if Real Madrid do not win at Espanyol on Sunday. …

    Barcelona move to within two points of La Liga title with Osasuna win

Friday 9 October

  1. Arsenal host Leeds United after international break

    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 →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Mourinho faces familiar challenges in early Real Madrid spell

    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 →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Mbappé assists late winner as Real Madrid draw level with Barcelona

    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 →

Monday 7 September

  1. Real Madrid loses 1-0 to Betis in Mourinho's first LaLiga loss

    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 →

Friday 28 August

  1. Mbappe hat-trick leads Real Madrid to 4-1 victory over Sociedad

    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 →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Mbappe hat-trick marks Mourinho's winning return to Real Madrid

    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 →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Mourinho tells Vinicius Jr to control emotions under pitch pressure

    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 →

  2. Gordon delivers two assists on Barcelona debut in 5-0 win

    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 →

  3. Mourinho's Real Madrid return ends with 90th-minute winner

    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 →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Mbappe jeered by Real Madrid fans on Bernabeu return

    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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Mbappe's yacht trip sparks fan backlash and "Mbappe out" petition

    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 →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Barcelona poised to win La Liga title in El Clásico

    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 →

  2. Barcelona beats Osasuna 2-1, moves toward La Liga title

    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 →

  3. Barcelona extend La Liga lead with 2-1 win at Osasuna

    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 →

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