The visitors gave their opponents more control during the second period in the second half, aiming to attack the counter-attack by using Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo who left Benzema in a solitary position with just a quarter-hour to play.
The tired legs would be a sign the hosts that they even though they were able to score the equaliser via Joselu after Vinicius Jr's opener, would concede two minutes before the end of injury time. The France international striker refusing to be stopped from finding the back of Rodrygo's pass to score. He would add another goal at the end of closing time by scoring an well-timed free-kick that took advantage of Lecomte's dismissal late in the game and then the use of a center-back in the goal.
The victory ensures that Los Blancos perfect to start the season, while Espanyol remain in a rut
Espanyol will host Athletic Bilbao in a week and Real Madrid are back in action on Saturday as they play Real Betis.
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