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Real Madrid's Second-Half Brilliance Propels Victory Over Espanyol

The La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Espanyol at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu began with a goalless first half on Saturday. However, Espanyol took control in the second half, securing a convincing 4-1 victory.

In the 54th minute, Espanyol opened the scoring through an own-goal. Real Madrid responded four minutes later when Dani Carvajal equalised.

Rodrygo gave Real Madrid the lead in the 75th minute with an assist from Vinícius Júnior. Vinícius Júnior then increased Real Madrid's lead three minutes later, this time assisted by K. Mbappé.

The final goal came in stoppage time, with K. Mbappé netting to seal the 4-1 victory for Real Madrid. This marks Real Madrid's sixth game of the season, leaving them undefeated.

Real Madrid sit in second place, four points behind FC Barcelona, while Espanyol are 13th. Real Madrid will face Deportivo Alavés on 24 September, Atlético Madrid on 29 September, and Villarreal (home) on 5 October.

Espanyol's next opponents are Villarreal on 26 September, Real Betis on 29 September, and Mallorca (home) on 5 October.