Kylian Mbappé scored as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0, extending their lead at the top of La Liga. Eder Militao opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from distance in the 22nd minute, while Mbappé sealed the victory early in the second half with a powerful effort from outside the box.
French forward Kylian Mbappe has now scored five goals in as many league games this season, showcasing his impressive form since joining Real Madrid from PSG.
Vinicius Jr set up Mbappé’s goal and nearly scored himself, hitting the post after Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic made a brilliant double save.
Madrid dominated the game from start to finish, with Espanyol struggling to create scoring opportunities. The win extends Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season, with six wins in six matches.
Real Madrid leads La Liga by five points, ahead of champions Barcelona, who host Getafe on Sunday. Espanyol, on the other hand, sits at the bottom of the table without a win this season.
Madrid defender Dani Carvajal praised the team’s performance, saying they suffered very little in a defensive sense and are improving in the way coach Xabi Alonso wants them to play.
Xabi Alonso brought on Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga for their first games of the season in the final stages, and expressed satisfaction with the team’s display.
