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Espí's late winner rescues Real Madrid as Mourinho targets complacency before Atlético derby
September 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 11 hours
AJAl Jazeera Arabic
سباعية راسينغ مجرد بداية.. كيف صنع فليك النسخة الأقوى لبرشلونة منذ قدومه؟
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TGThe Guardian
Carlos Espí gives Real Madrid hope in the face of Barcelona’s La Liga storm | Sid Lowe
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YKYalla Kora
مورينيو يسعى لإنهاء حالة "الرضا عن النفس" في ريال مدريد
(opens the publisher’s site)Real Madrid snatched a 3-2 win at Elche through a stoppage-time Carlos Espí goal, while José Mourinho said his side must end its complacency in matches that appear decided.
- Carlos Espí scored a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 after the hosts had overturned a two-goal deficit through Abiel Osorio and Fer Niño.
- Mourinho said the team loses control in matches that look decided, citing the Elche game and the earlier defeat at Real Betis, ahead of Sunday's derby at Atlético Madrid.
- Barcelona beat Racing Santander 7-2, extending their perfect start to seven wins from seven competitive games, with João Cancelo scoring twice.
- Mourinho said he and Espí share lodgings at the club's Valdebebas training ground, calling the forward "a funny kid."