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A last-minute start to the return

Mourinho's first match back as Real Madrid coach was at Espanyol on 22 August 2026. Jude Bellingham headed Madrid ahead and Alex Calatrava equalised. Substitute Carlos Espí, on his Real debut, scored a late winner for a 2-1 win.

Source TSN (PA) (2026-08-22) · The Namibian (AFP) (2026-08-23)

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