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Real Madrid continue their early defence of the La Liga title this weekend as Carlo Ancelotti's side make the trip to Espanyol.

They have yet to claim a win and their top scorer looks to be on his way out of the club. Espanyol 0 Real Madrid 1 (12' Vinicius Jr) - There's the opening goal and it's Vinicius who rolls the ball into the back of the net! It could be Alaba at left back, but the suggestions are that Ancelotti views him as central to the way his team plays out from the back. There is speculation that the striker could be on his way out of the La Liga club. 14 mins: The finish from Vinicius was great, but the play of Tchouameni was crucial to making that goal happen. The Real Madrid defender played a loose pass to the edge of his own box where Puado was able to control it and get the shot away. However, the block is made and Espanyol can't do anything to make the most of the opportunity. 3 mins: It's been a challenging start to the season for Espanyol. Real Madrid had control of the match for much of the first half, but Espanyol grew into the contest and they are level again after Joselu's equaliser! Joselu got the shot away on the turn, Courtois made the save, the ball bounced back into his path from the back of Militao and he makes no mistake with the second attempt! 20 mins: Espanyol believe they should have been awarded a spot kick for what they saw as a handball by Tchouameni inside the box. That was an opportunity for the Brazilian to double Real Madrid's lead.

Real Madrid visit Espanyol on matchday 3 of LaLiga 2022/23 having won their first two games.

Real Madrid move it about at the back to get us underway. They win a free-kick some 10 yards inside the Madrid half and it feels like a chance to create something. Real Madrid are facing six games in the next 22 days, including a derby against Atlético Madrid on 18 September, before the international break. Lacomte comes out for a long ball over the top, and there's a moment of panic as the Espanyol defense aren't sure who is going to clear it. Kroos is bundled to the ground. Can they try and move the ball faster and take Madrid's defense by surprise? Benzema holds the ball and plays in Vinicius down the left. He had a great chance in the middle of the box from a long corner that was knocked back to him, but his shot was blocked. They were struggling to get their foot on the ball before, but now they actually need something. Vinicius runs into the box down the left-hand side, and he's dispossessed before tumbling to the ground. Rodrygo running through get the ball and backheels for Vinicius... All manner of shoving and pushing as the Kroos stands over the free-kick.

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Camavinga lays it off to Benzema on the edge of the penalty area. Camavinga is allowed to run through the Espanyol midfield with relative ease before teeing up Kroos. It takes an age for the decision to be made, but the referee finally shows the Espanyol goalkeeper his marching orders after reviewing the replay on the pitch-side monitor. REAL MADRID SUB Real Madrid FULL-TIME: ESPANYOL 1-3 REAL MADRID

Karim Benzema scored twice from the 88th minute onward as Real Madrid managed to secure a late win at Espanyol on Sunday.

[live on ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/c02ccf4c-f633-4270-ba91-1502031a5204)) and then they host [Sevilla](/soccer/team?id=243) at 10:15 a.m. ET (stream [live on ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/02452910-b0ce-4eeb-ac28-36681efb8c8d)), and then host [Mallorca](/soccer/team?id=84) at 3 p.m. [David Alaba](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/118444/David-Alaba) and Eder Militao, would remain first choice as this campaign got underway. [Aurelien Tchouameni](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265919/Aurélien-Tchouaméni) has looked a worthy successor to Casemiro in Real Madrid's midfield. [LaLiga table](/soccer/league/_/name/esp.1) [Real Madrid-Espanyol](/soccer/match/_/gameId/643797) [Karim Benzema](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/46858/Karim-Benzema) in the 88th and 100th minutes saw [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86) eke out a late 3-1 win at [Espanyol](/soccer/team?id=88) on Sunday night. [Real Betis](/soccer/team?id=244) Saturday, Sept. The second half was more equal, they had some chances but in the end there was some magic from Rodrygo and Karim ... Ancelotti said on Saturday that Rodrygo will have a "more important role" this year and feature more often from the start. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst)

Los Blancos took the lead in Barcelona as winger Vinicius Junior finished off a perfectly crafted move following superb work from new signing Aurelien ...

Then late into injury time Rodrygo looked to have got the third but it was ruled off for offside. Joselu responded for the home side to put them level. Madrid lost this fixture last October 2-1 and were determined not to suffer the same fate again.

Valverde's victories have come in LaLiga (74), Champions League (15), Copa del Rey (7), Spanish Super Cup (3) and UEFA Super Cup (1). After clinching the ...

After clinching the UEFA Super Cup on 10 August against Eintracht Frankfurt, he has now amassed seven trophies with Real Madrid: 1 Champions League, 1 Club World Cup, 1 UEFA European Super Cup, 2 LaLiga titles and 2 Spanish Super Cups. Fede Valverde recorded his 100th win with Real Madrid at the RCDE Stadium, where the Whites claimed a 1-3 victory. Valverde’s victories have come in LaLiga (74), Champions League (15), Copa del Rey (7), Spanish Super Cup (3) and UEFA Super Cup (1).

El Real Madrid arañó su tercer triunfo de la temporada al ganar al Espanyol en el RCDE Stadium con dos goles del francés Karim Benzema en el minuto 88 y en el ...

El duelo se convirtió en un intercambio de golpes y el cuadro visitante enseñó los dientes: Minutos después, en el 66, el VAR anuló un gol del francés por un ajustado fuera de juego. De todos modos, los blancos bajaron el listón en los últimos compases de la primera parte y el Espanyol reaccionó a lo grande. El Real Madrid no estaba cómodo y el Espanyol, en cambio, parecía muy crecido. Vinicius volvió a examinar a la defensa con una carrera individual y un remate que desvió a córner el portero. El duelo se convirtió en un intercambio de golpes y, durante prácticamente toda la segunda parte, parecía que iba acabar con tablas hasta el festival del galo.

Los Blancos are a perfect 2-0-0 on the season.

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Vinicius había abierto el marcador con un gol en los primeros minutos a pase de Tchouameni.

[nuestra newsletter semanal](https://plus.elpais.com/newsletters/lnp/1/349). Los pericos habían conseguido empatar el partido con un gol de Joselu poco antes del descanso después de que los blancos se adelantaran en primera instancia con un tanto de Vinicius, que había aprovechado el gran pase de Tchouameni para sentar al portero y marcar a placer. En la recta final del partido, cuando el empate parecía asegurado, Benzema anotó dos goles, uno en un centro a tres minutos del final y otro de falta directa cumplido el minuto 100, que colocan a los suyos junto al Betis en lo alto de la clasificación con pleno de victorias tras las tres primeras jornadas.

The Uruguayan reached the milestone in the game against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium.

After clinching the UEFA Super Cup on 10 August against Eintracht Frankfurt, he has now amassed seven trophies with Real Madrid: 1 Champions League, 1 Club World Cup, 1 UEFA European Super Cup, 2 LaLiga titles and 2 Spanish Super Cups. Fede Valverde recorded his 100th win with Real Madrid at the RCDE Stadium, where the Whites claimed a 1-3 victory. Valverde’s victories have come in LaLiga (74), Champions League (15), Copa del Rey (7), Spanish Super Cup (3) and UEFA Super Cup (1).

Karim Benzema se apuntó un doblete al 87' y en el agregado para rescatar el triunfo en lo que parecía un inminente empate en Barcelona.

Ahora, con 9 puntos de 9 posibles, la Casa Blanca piensa en el único otro equipo con puntaje perfecto en La Liga, el Con drama, pero el Real Madrid mantiene su paso perfecto en la liga al vencer 2-2 al Espanyol en la difícil cancha del RCDE Stadium. Con mucho drama, el Real Madrid derrota al Espanyol y mantiene paso perfecto en LaLiga

On the 29th of August 2012, Real Madrid beat Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu (2-1).

1-0 (min. 3-2 (min. 2-1 (min. 3-1 (min. The first leg was played on the 23rd of August at the Camp Nou, where the azulgranas ran out 3-2 winners. On the 29th of August 2012, Real Madrid got their hands on a ninth Spanish Super Cup title.

Vini Jr. put Real Madrid ahead, as Espanyol equalised just before half-time but the captain sealed the win with two goals in the final minutes.

Benzema curled in the resulting freekick to seal a 1-3 win. Rodrygo whipped in a fine cross for the Frenchman to scored at the back post with a well-controlled volley. The Brazilian capitalised on a through ball from Tchouameni to score with a right-footed effort to make it 0-1.

El Real Madrid arañó su tercer triunfo de la temporada al ganar al Espanyol en el RCDE Stadium con dos goles del francés Karim Benzema en el minuto 88 y en el ...

El duelo se convirtió en un intercambio de golpes y el cuadro visitante enseñó los dientes: Minutos después, en el 66, el VAR anuló un gol del francés por un ajustado fuera de juego. De todos modos, los blancos bajaron el listón en los últimos compases de la primera parte y el Espanyol reaccionó a lo grande. El Real Madrid no estaba cómodo y el Espanyol, en cambio, parecía muy crecido. Vinicius volvió a examinar a la defensa con una carrera individual y un remate que desvió a córner el portero. El duelo se convirtió en un intercambio de golpes y, durante prácticamente toda la segunda parte, parecía que iba acabar con tablas hasta el festival del galo.

Karim Benzema metió un doblete cuando parecía que Real Madrid saldría con un empate de su visita el Espanyol. El Real Madrid arañó su tercer triunfo de la ...

El duelo se convirtió en un intercambio de golpes y el cuadro visitante enseñó los dientes: Minutos después, en el 66, el VAR anuló un gol del francés por un ajustado fuera de juego. De todos modos, los blancos bajaron el listón en los últimos compases de la primera parte y el Espanyol reaccionó a lo grande. El Real Madrid no estaba cómodo y el Espanyol, en cambio, parecía muy crecido. Vinicius volvió a examinar a la defensa con una carrera individual y un remate que desvió a córner el portero. El duelo se convirtió en un intercambio de golpes y, durante prácticamente toda la segunda parte, parecía que iba acabar con tablas hasta el festival del galo.

Real Madrid le ganó por 3 a 1 al Espanyol este domingo por la fecha 3 de La Liga de España. Comentarios en vivo, resultado, resumen y goles.

¿Dónde y cómo ver Real Madrid vs. El colegiado Mario Melero López pita y ya está en marcha Espanyol vs. Impecable habilitación de Tchouaméni para Vinícius que la recibe en el área. Espanyol recupera la pelota y va en búsqueda del empate. Buen primer tiempo entre Espanyol y Real Madrid. Ahora el Real sale del ahogo inicial del local. Centro de Rodrygo desde la izquierda y con la pierna derecha el francés define abajo del arco. El VAR llama al colegiado. Gol anulado al Real Madrid. Benzema no falló, el tiro libre del francés fue abajo al palo izquierdo de Cabrera. Ganó el Real Madrid por 3 a 1 al Espanyol en un partido que se le presentó más complicado de lo que se suponía. En el segundo tiempo se lucieron los porteros, Thibaut Courtois cerró el arco merengue, mientras que Benjamin Lecomte pareció hacer lo propio con el local.

Karim Benzema scored twice to earn a late win for Real Madrid, while Robert Lewandowski was on target again.

Sergi Roberto, however, was in the right place to strike home the rebound. Lewandowski scored Barça’s third in the 65th minute with a brilliant backheel that deflected off a defender before beating the goalkeeper, Jordi Masip. “We gave them too many chances at the end, you just can’t afford to relax in this game. Koundé played from the start and had a solid showing as Barça dominated and never gave Valladolid a chance. In added time, Espanyol’s keeper Benjamin Lecomte brought down Dani Ceballos on the edge of the area and was shown a straight red card after a VAR review. Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembélé went close for Barcelona, hitting the post early on.

Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the press room at the RCDE Stadium and gave his analysis of Real Madrid's win over Espanyol on LaLiga matchday three: "Camavinga ...

If Kroos and Modric had come on instead, we might not have had that energy that we had. The game became end to end and that suited us". If I’d started with Rodrygo and Camavinga we might not have had so much control in the first 25 minutes. We controlled the game well and struck early. "We were very slow. When the game is stretched his energy gives us a boost, just like that of Rodrygo, Valverde or Vinicius.

Karim Benzema scored two late goals as Real Madrid beat against Espanyol on Sunday to maintain its perfect start to the La Liga season.

At times, during the season, we have to dig in and we know how to do that." "It's important to know how to dig in. The Frenchman volleyed in Rodrygo's cross at the back post to give his side the lead in the 88th minute before settling the match with a free-kick in the 10th minute of added time.

Legendary chess player Magnus Carlsen has revealed that he was once told to say Cristiano Ronaldo was his favourite player during a Real Madrid interview.

“I went to quite a number of Madrid games and they’ve always been super helpful to me down there. 🗣♟ Magnus Carlsén, the greatest chess player of all time and also a Real Madrid fan, admits Messi is the best ever, but also how he was forced to say Ronaldo was his favourite.. If Real Madrid signed a player, that player would declare that Ronaldo was the world’s best footballer. Magnus Carlsen: I was told to say Ronaldo is my favourite player Legendary chess player Magnus Carlsen has revealed that he was once told to say Cristiano Ronaldo was his favourite player during a Real Madrid interview. “I always liked Ronaldo but I always kind of thought that Messi was better.

WHAT HAPPENED? Bravo is returning to Spain after just one season with Bayer Leverkusen. The teenager was one of the most highly-rated talents in Barcelona's ...

"From the best centre-forward prospect in La Masia to La Fabrica in the space of 12 months," he wrote. The teenager was one of the most highly-rated talents in Barcelona's La Masia academy but left for Germany on a free in 2021 after failing to agree a new contract with the Catalans. Los Blancos would love nothing better than to get one over on their fierce rivals and could have a real talent on their hands if Bravo can show the kind of quality that made him so impressive at La Masia.

Bravo, capped by Spain at various age levels through to Under-19, made two substitute appearances for Leverkusen in all competitions last season. Bundesliga ...

I hope it's the beginning of an enjoyable journey. "I am extremely happy to be here. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option for further year.

Following the signing of Vinicius Jr in 2018, Real Madrid acquired the signature of another Brazilian prodigy, Rodrygo Goes, in 2019.

His versatility might allow him make a significant difference and make an impression anytime he is needed, whether as a super sub on the right flank or as a backup striker to Karim Benzema on off days. Although it is a complimentary quality, the defensive support he provides sets him apart significantly. He is gradually but surely regaining the consistency that has always preceded his name with a question mark.