On September 21, 2024, Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga, continuing their impressive start to the 2024-25 season.

The match began with Real Madrid controlling possession, but Espanyol proved resilient in the early stages. Espanyol managed to frustrate the hosts throughout the first half, which ended in a 0-0 stalemate despite several attempts by Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham to break the deadlock.

The second half saw Espanyol take a shocking lead in the 53rd minute, courtesy of a Real Madrid own goal by Thibaut Courtois. The miscommunication between the goalkeeper and his defense allowed the visitors to momentarily hold the upper hand. However, the setback seemed to ignite Real Madrid’s attack.

Shortly after, Dani Carvajal equalized for Real Madrid in the 58th minute, capitalizing on an Espanyol defensive mistake. Carvajal’s goal marked the beginning of a relentless Madrid onslaught. Vinícius Júnior, who was substituted in earlier, made an instant impact by assisting Mbappé, who found the net in the 72nd minute, putting Madrid ahead.

Madrid extended their lead when Bellingham, consistently one of their top performers this season, scored a spectacular goal in the 81st minute, ensuring the three points were secure. The final goal came in stoppage time as Espanyol’s defense collapsed, allowing Madrid to round off a convincing 4-1 victory.