RCD Espanyol suffered a cruel defeat at RCDE Stadium, losing 1-2 to Real Madrid. Manolo González's team had equalized the match with a goal from Cala in the 30th minute, but Carlos Espí scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
What happened in the match?
The match started with a goal from Bellingham for Real Madrid in the 9th minute. However, RCD Espanyol responded with a goal from Cala in the 30th minute. José Mourinho's team tried to increase their lead, but RCD Espanyol defended well.
How does this affect the standings?
The defeat leaves RCD Espanyol in fifth place in the standings, with 3 points and a goal difference of +2. The team is 3 points behind leaders Sevilla.
What's next for RCD Espanyol?
RCD Espanyol will face Real Sociedad in their next match on August 29. The team must improve their defense to avoid another defeat. According to La Vanguardia Deportes, RCD Espanyol had previously won against Levante.
What is the current context?
RCD Espanyol has a record of 1 win and 1 loss in their first two matches, with 4 goals scored and 2 conceded. The team must maintain their pace to stay in the title fight. You can check the upcoming matches on our fixtures page. RCD Espanyol must learn from their mistakes and improve for the next match. With good defense and effective attack, the team can achieve great things in the season.
