Real Madrid Secure 2-1 Victory in Mourinho's Return

Jose Mourinho began his second tenure as Real Madrid manager with a 2-1 La Liga win against Espanyol, secured by a 90th-minute goal from substitute Carlos Espi.

Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid with a header, while Espanyol's Alex Calatrava equalized in the 30th minute before Espi’s late winner decided the match.

Mourinho handed debuts to new signings Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate as he aims to challenge Barcelona's domestic dominance during the 2026 season.