Real Madrid Vs Espanyol Football Match Watch Online

Few teams can bring a player of such caliber off the bench, and for Real Madrid, who were struggling during a lackluster performance, Vinicius Jr.’s introduction was pivotal. After getting a rare rest, the Brazilian injected new energy into Los Blancos, helping them turn a 1-0 deficit into a commanding 4-1 victory, overshadowing yet another confusing display.

Los Blancos struggled in the first half, leaning too much on Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham for inspiration. This led to a lackluster performance, with Madrid creating few clear chances.

Espanyol capitalized just 10 minutes into the second half. Their opener was a comical affair: a long clearance from the goalkeeper found Jofre Carreras, who raced down the wing and saw his cross deflect in off the tangled legs of Thibaut Courtois.

Madrid responded quickly, equalizing just four minutes later. Vinícius, who had been brought on an hour into the match, played a pivotal role in the buildup, setting up Dani Carvajal to score. He was even more instrumental in the second goal, delivering a perfect trivela pass to Rodrygo, who made it 2-1. Vinícius then added the third himself, cutting through the defense to slot a left-footed shot into the bottom corner. Mbappé capped it off with a late penalty to make it 4-1.

While Madrid’s performance wasn’t dazzling, Vinícius proved that bringing a talented player into the mix can make a significant impact.