Real Madrid finished off an incredible comeback in the second half to maintain their perfect start to the La Liga season and close the gap on leaders Barcelona to just one point.
Through an own goal by Thibaut Courtois early in the second half, Espanyol shocked the reigning champions.
But minutes later, Dani Carvajal tied the score, and then Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo put Los Blancos out of sight. Kylian Mbappe scored from the spot in injury time to complete the scintillating comeback.
Shortly after Jofre Carreras pulled the ball back across goal, it struck the ‘keeper’s left leg and found its way into the net, causing Thibaut Courtois’ own goal to silence the home crowd.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side did not wait long to respond, with Carvajal firing into an empty net just three minutes later, following some great work from Jude Bellingham.
Los Blancos blew Espanyol away after that, with Vinicius crossing the ball for Rodrygo to fire home and put Real Madrid ahead.
Vinicius then scored, converting brilliantly past Joan Garcia from a scintillating breakaway.
Endrick was then brought down just inside the box in injury time and Mbappe made no mistake from the spot, scoring his second goal in as many games.
Real Madrid now sits second in the Liga standings after the outcome, ahead of Atletico Madrid’s match on Sunday. Espanyol sit in 13th place in the table.
Real Madrid will visit rivals Atletico Madrid the following weekend after playing Alaves at home in midweek. Espanyol host Villarreal on Thursday.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
