Madrid struggled with creativity initially, failing to record a shot on target until Éder Militão unleashed a 30-yard "spectacular" strike in the 22nd minute.
Kylian Mbappé doubled the lead just two minutes after the restart with a classy finish assisted by Vinícius Júnior. Real Madryt - Espanyol
The match saw the long-awaited return of Jude Bellingham from shoulder surgery, who provided a high-intensity cameo late in the game. Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol (Sep 20, 2025) Game Analysis Madrid struggled with creativity initially