Real Madrid Defeat Espanyol 20 To Maintain La Liga Lead

2025-09-21 05:02:37

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2–0 at Santiago Bernabéu, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Éder Militão, maintaining their perfect La Liga start.

Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 2–0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, September 20.

The win, coming in front of a lively home crowd, ensured that Carlo Ancelotti's side preserved their place at the top of the table after five matches.

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Madrid with a clinical finish, underlining his growing influence since joining the club and providing an early breakthrough for the hosts.

Defender Éder Militão sealed the result with a powerful header, capping an impressive all-round performance from the reigning Spanish champions, who looked in complete control.

The victory keeps Madrid on maximum points with 15 from five games, extending their unbeaten run and reinforcing their credentials as early favourites for the league title.

Espanyol offered spells of resistance but were ultimately outclassed by Madrid's pace and precision. Their defensive lapses proved costly against one of Europe's most lethal attacking sides.

With five consecutive wins, Real Madrid remain firmly on top of La Liga, sending a clear message to their rivals as the season gathers momentum.

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