Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with his team’s resilience and performance in their 4-1 victory against Espanyol in La Liga. Despite falling behind due to a rare blunder by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid fought back with goals from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, and Kylian Mbappe. Ancelotti highlighted his team’s poise under pressure and their improved rhythm in the second half.
Real Madrid showcased their resilience, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 4-1 victory against Espanyol. Vinicius Junior, introduced as a substitute, proved instrumental in the comeback, providing an assist and scoring a goal himself. Kylian Mbappe added two goals to complete a dominant performance for the reigning champions.
Real Madrid, the reigning champions, will be looking to maintain their winning momentum against newly promoted Espanyol in a La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday. The match will be a crucial test for both teams, with Real Madrid aiming to solidify their position in the top three and Espanyol seeking to prove their worth in the top flight.
Defending champions Real Madrid face off against newly promoted Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in a La Liga 2024-25 encounter. Real Madrid aims for a win after their Champions League victory, while Espanyol seeks to build on their strong start to the season.
Atletico Madrid were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at home by Espanyol in La Liga. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Atletico were unable to find the back of the net. Espanyol, the only team yet to score in La Liga, defended resolutely and earned a valuable point at the Metropolitano.
Espanyol secured their return to Spain’s La Liga for the 2024-25 season with a thrilling 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo in the promotion playoff final. Javi Puado scored two goals in the second half to overturn a first-leg deficit and send the Barcelona club back to the top flight after a one-year absence.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has released audio recordings of conversations between the on-field referee and VAR officials during the recent match between Barcelona and Espanyol. The dialogues shed light on why a potential goal for Barcelona was not awarded.
