Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Mourinho’s return
Carlos Espi scored a late winner as Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-1 in José Mourinho’s first match back in charge.
In short
- Carlos Espi scored a late winner as Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-1 in José Mourinho’s first match back in charge.
Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-1 on August 22, 2026, giving José Mourinho a victory in his first match after returning to the club.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid before Alex Calatrava equalised for Espanyol. Carlos Espi then scored late to secure the win.
The result marked a winning start to Mourinho’s latest spell with Real Madrid.
