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Real Madrid's Espí calls himself 'happiest man in the world' after late winner
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Real Madrid's Espí calls himself 'happiest man in the world' after late winner

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Real Madrid forward Carlos Espí scored a 90th-minute winning goal against Espanyol.
  • Espí expressed extreme happiness, stating he is the "happiest man in the world" after securing three points for his team.
  • The player shared details of his celebration and coach Mourinho's instructions to work hard during his brief appearance on the field.

Real Madrid's Carlos Espí described himself as the "happiest man in the world" after scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute, securing a 1-2 victory for his team against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. The forward's late strike earned Real Madrid three crucial points and a dramatic win.

Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espí admitted he couldn't believe the ball was coming to him before he took the shot. He also described his goal celebration as one of "rage," reflecting the difficulty of the match. "It was crazy when I turned and saw the whole squad," he added, highlighting the team's collective joy.

Espí also revealed the instructions he received from coach Mourinho before entering the game. "He told me to work as hard as possible during those ten minutes and to help Mbappé," Espí said, indicating his role was to support his teammates in the final moments of the intense encounter.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.