Result

Real Madrid beat RCD Espanyol 2-1 in a LaLiga EA Sports Matchday 2 clash at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on 22 August 2026.

Goals

Cala 30' (Espanyol); Jude Bellingham 9', Carlos Espi 90' (Real Madrid).

Match report

Jude Bellingham headed Real Madrid into an early lead in the ninth minute, converting a cross from Arda Guler after a set piece. Espanyol responded through Cala's 30th-minute equaliser to level the score before the break. Substitute Carlos Espi struck a close-range winner in the 90th minute to hand Jose Mourinho a victorious return as Real Madrid manager, with the win also overshadowed by a VAR controversy after Espanyol's Calero avoided a red card for an incident involving Vinicius Junior. Watch the full RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid highlights and every goal above.

People also ask

Who scored in RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid?

Cala scored for Espanyol in the 30th minute, while Jude Bellingham (9') and substitute Carlos Espi (90') scored for Real Madrid.

What was the final score of RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid?

Real Madrid won 2-1 away at Espanyol in LaLiga's second matchweek of the 2026-27 season.

Where was RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid played?

The match was played at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on 22 August 2026.