Real Madrid vs Espanyol: 1-1 or 2-1 according to reports

The second LaLiga round match, played on 22 August at RCDE Stadium, ended in a 1-1 draw according to most reports, though some sources claim a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid. Key moments include goals by Jude Bellingham, Álex Calatrava and Carlos Espí, and the official debut of Marc Cucurella.

Match details

The clash between Real Madrid and Espanyol took place on Saturday 22 August at RCDE Stadium, kicking off at 2:30 p.m. (Peruvian time). The match was part of the second round of LaLiga 2025-26. Regarding the score, most media outlets reported a 1-1 draw, although a report from El Comercio PE Deporte Total cites a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.

Action summary

According to El Comercio, Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a header at minute 9 after a pass from Arda Güler. Espanyol responded and equalised at 30 minutes thanks to Álex Calatrava. In the second half, the match remained tight. Marc Cucurella made his official debut with the white shirt. When the draw seemed final, the youth player Carlos Espí came on as a substitute and scored the late winning goal at minute 90, giving Real Madrid the three points.

Coverage and broadcast

The match was broadcast by DIRECTV across Latin America via its DSports channel and the DGO streaming platform. In Spain it was available on Movistar LaLiga and DAZN, while in Mexico it aired on Sky Sports and in the United States in Spanish on ESPN Deportes. Pirated channels such as Fútbol Libre TV are discouraged.

Final remarks

The match showcased the typical intensity of LaLiga’s second round. Bellingham’s performance and Cucurella’s debut were the highlights for Real Madrid, while Espanyol’s early response with Calatrava kept the game balanced until the final minute. The discrepancy in the final score underlines the need to confirm the official figure before publishing definitive results.