Mourinho Returns With A Win! Bellingham, Espi Fire Real Madrid To Victory

Jose Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager on a winning note after his side secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, with debutant Carlos Espi scoring a late winner.

According to Ireporter Online, the result lifted Sevilla to the top of the LaLiga standings after an impressive performance against the hosts.

Athletic Club were reduced to 10 men as early as the 11th minute when Yuri Berchiche was shown a straight red card. Sevilla quickly took advantage of their numerical superiority, with Oso breaking the deadlock four minutes later.

Ejuke was introduced at the start of the second half, replacing Miguel Ángel Sierra, and immediately made his presence felt.

The Nigerian international doubled Sevilla’s lead in the 50th minute after receiving a pass from Isaac Romero. Ejuke showed excellent composure before delicately chipping the ball over Athletic goalkeeper and Spain international Unai Simón.

The goal further strengthened Sevilla’s control of the match and left the hosts facing an uphill battle.

Seven minutes later, Romero added Sevilla’s third goal to put the visitors firmly in command.

Athletic Club managed to pull one goal back through Aitor Paredes in the 70th minute, but Sevilla held on comfortably to claim all three points.

Ejuke’s goal and influential second-half display proved decisive as Sevilla opened their campaign with an important away victory, while the Super Eagles winger continued to make an early impression in Spain.