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Late Goal! Real celebrates on Mourinho's return
For a long time, it looked as if the Royal Whites would have to settle for a draw at the start of the season. Just before the final whistle, substitute Espi scores the winner for Real.
Jose Mourinho can celebrate a late victory after his return to Real Madrid.
New signing Espi fires the Madrilenians to a 2-1 away win against Espanyol Barcelona in the 90th minute.
Mourinho starts Güler and Bellingham, while million-euro new signings Diomande (125 million euros) and Cucurella (55 million euros) initially remain on the bench.
Super-sub Espi rescues Real
In Barcelona, the Royal Whites get off to a perfect start. Bellingham heads the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead after a free-kick cross from Güler (9').
Midway through the first half, the hosts come into their own. After a warning shot from Exposito (26'), Calatrava equalizes to make it 1-1 (30').
In the second half, Real virtually dominates, but doesn't create too many clear-cut chances. In crunch time, substitute Espi ultimately pushes the ball over the line, allowing the Royal Whites and new coach Mourinho to celebrate (90').
