Real Madrid beat RCD Espanyol 2-1, with Arda Güler rated 9 and Carlos Espí scoring the winning goal. Thibaut Courtois earned 7 for two saves, while Denzel Dumfries led with 7.5 for four tackles. Ibrahima Konaté and Dean Huijsen combined for 10 crucial clearances, forming a solid defense. Fede Valverde made a costly error in the 63', allowing Espanyol's goal. Bernardo Silva and Jude Bellingham were key in controlling the game, though Vinícius Jr struggled with only three successful dribbles. Substitutes, especially Espí, made the difference. Yan Diomande and Trent Alexander-Arnold had limited minutes, but Marc Cucurella and Eduardo Camavinga managed the final minutes.