Vinicius, Mbappe each score as Real beat Espanyol 4-1

Madrid, Sep 22 (EFE).- Vinicius Jr came off the bench to lead Real Madrid to a 4-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu against Espanyol on Saturday night.

After a goalless first half, Real went behind after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois scored an own goal on 54 minutes.

Dani Carvajal equalized four minutes later when he seized on an error by Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia.

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. (R) shoots to score a goal with the opposition of Espanyol’s Omar El Hilali (L) during the LaLiga game against Espanyol at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on 21 September 2024. EFE/Sergio Perez

Vinicius created Real’s go-ahead goal scored by fellow Brazilian forward Rodrygo in the 75th minute, before adding his side’s third three minutes later thanks to an assist from Kylian Mbappe.

The French superstar then bagged a goal for himself from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
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