Arda Güler assists as Real Madrid wins at the last minute

Real Madrid began their league campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Espanyol at home. The match saw a late winner secure all three points for Los Blancos, marking a successful start to the season under manager Jose Mourinho, who also completed his first official match in charge.

The opening goal came from Real Madrid's new signing Jude Bellingham in the 54th minute. The assist was provided by Turkish international Arda Güler, who delivered an effective cross into the box from a free-kick. Bellingham headed the ball into the net, giving Real Madrid the lead. However, Espanyol managed to equalize in the 47th minute through Alex Calatrava, who scored from inside the penalty area, leveling the score at 1-1.

As the match approached its conclusion, Real Madrid found the decisive goal in the 91st minute. Carlos Espi was the scorer, netting his goal to put Real Madrid ahead 2-1. The score remained unchanged for the remaining short period, ensuring Real Madrid secured a crucial three points from their first league fixture.

The victory not only provided a winning start to the league but also offered a glimpse of the team's potential, with contributions from both established and new players. The late goal underscored the team's fighting spirit and ability to secure results even in the closing moments of a match.