Real Madrid demolishes Espanyol in a thrilling match
Madrid, September 21, 2024 – Real Madrid showcased its dominance over Espanyol in a thrilling match that ended with a resounding 5-0 victory for the Merengues. The match, played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, was marked by Real Madrid’s dominant possession, which translated into goals thanks to a combination of accuracy and Espanyol’s errors.
The first half was a bit more balanced, with Espanyol showing a solid defense. However, Real Madrid took the lead in the 58th minute with a goal from Carvajal, who capitalized on a defensive error by Espanyol. From that moment on, Real Madrid unleashed its full potential, with an inspired Vinicius Junior scoring two goals (minutes 75 and 78) and K. Mbappé adding two goals (minutes 90 and 32).
Espanyol, in turn, tried to react but was overwhelmed by Real Madrid’s intensity. The blue and whites, with 27% possession and only 10 shots on goal, couldn’t find the formula to break through the Merengue defense.
The match was also marked by yellow cards, with a total of 7 for Real Madrid and 3 for Espanyol.
In summary, Real Madrid dominated the match from start to finish, showing a clear superiority in all aspects of the game. Espanyol, on the other hand, couldn’t find its rhythm and was overwhelmed by Real Madrid’s intensity.
Substitutions espanyol: at minute 46 A. Veliz came in and W. Cheddira went out., at minute 67 J. Gragera came in and P. Lozano went out., at minute 76 A. Aguado came in and A. Tejero went out., at minute 76 I. Cardona came in and Jofre went out., at minute 80 P. Milla came in and J. Puado went out.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 55 Vinicius Junior came in and A. Guler went out., at minute 59 Lucas came in and D. Carvajal went out., at minute 83 Endrick came in and Rodrygo went out., at minute 83 A. Rudiger came in and J. Bellingham went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Madrid
Espanyol
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