"Los Blancos" let "Atletico" get very close in the championship race.
Real Madrid suffered a sensational defeat against Espanyol in the match of the 22nd round of the Spanish La Liga of the 2024/25 season. The match at the RCDE stadium in Barcelona ended with a score of 1:0.
The only goal in this match was scored by the home team in the 85th minute. The author of the effective strike was Carlos Romero.
Ukrainian goalkeeper of Real Madrid Andriy Lunin spent the match on the bench. The goal of the “Royal Club” was defended by the Belgian Thibaut Courtois.
It should be noted that in the 15th minute, the defender of the “creamy” Antonio Rudiger was injured and ended the match early.
Review of the match “Espanyol” – “Real” Madrid
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Despite the defeat, “Real” with 49 points continues to lead in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti's charges allowed their closest pursuer, “Atletico”, to get within one point.
Thanks to the victory, “Espanyol” left the relegation zone and with 23 points occupies 17th place in the Primera standings.
In the next round, “Real” will host “Atletico” on February 8. A day later, Espanyol will visit Real Sociedad.
