Espí's 90th-minute strike seals Mourinho's winning return

A stoppage-time goal from substitute Carlos Espí saved Real Madrid's opener and gave Mourinho a dramatic victory.

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What happened. Real Madrid edged Espanyol 2-1 in their La Liga opener, with Carlos Espí scoring in the 90th minute to secure the win.

• Bellingham headed in from a free kick after nine minutes.
• Calatrava equalized for Espanyol before halftime.
• Mourinho's first match back since May 2013.

“his side deserved to win but that Espanyol did not deserve to lose”

— José Mourinho

Real Madrid host Real Sociedad next, while Espanyol face the same opponents away.

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