José Mourinho enjoyed a triumphant return to the Real Madrid dugout as his side came from behind to defeat Espanyol 2-1 with a stoppage-time winner from new signing Carlos Espí.
The victory came in Mourinho's first match back in charge, with Real Madrid needing a dramatic late intervention to turn the game around. Carlos Espí, making his debut after joining the club this summer, fired home in the 90th minute to complete the comeback. The result gave the team an important early boost in the new season and highlighted the impact of the recent signing.
Mourinho had previously led the club to major honours during his first spell and returns with high expectations. The win away from home underlined his ability to inspire a response under pressure. Fans will hope the late drama signals a positive start to this new chapter for the manager and his squad.
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