Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in José Mourinho's first game back in charge

Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-1 in José Mourinho's first match since returning to the club. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring before Alex Calatrava equalised, with Carlos Espi netting a late winner for Real Madrid. The result marked a successful return for Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabéu dugout.