Summary

  • Real Madrid suffer surprise defeat at Espanyol

  • Ancelotti's side also beaten by Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League in midweek

  • Espanyol had won only once in seven games

  1. Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 3 October 2021

    FT: Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    That defeat leaves the door open for Real Sociedad to claim top spot when they face pointless Getafe this evening.

    Sevilla are also within three points of Real, but with two games in hand. They face Granada later.

  2. Postpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 3 October 2021

    FT: Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    It's a first league defeat of the season for Real Madrid, who remain level on 17 points with Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.

    A bad week for Carlo Ancelotti's side before the international break.

  3. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 3 October 2021

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    All over! A brilliant victory for Espanyol, who are good value for their victory over Real Madrid.

  4. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    Nothing comes of the set-piece for Real. Goal-kick. The home support know their team is almost there!

  5. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    Thibaut Courtois is coming up for a corner!

  6. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    Espanyol are battling until the last kick here to protect this lead but Real Madrid are pressing. Can the hosts hold out?! They would be worthy winners.

  7. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    FIVE minutes of added time.

  8. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    It's David Alaba who takes it, but the wall stands tall and substitute David Lopez blocks Alaba's attempt with his face.

  9. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    Karim Benzema is fouled just outside the Espanyol penalty area. The Frenchman is one of three Real players eyeing this one up around 25 yards from goal.

  10. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    Into the final minutes if normal time. Espanyol are edging closer to an excellent three points and are still chasing a third for insurance.

    Some last-ditch defending keeps Real in the contest.

  11. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 84 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    Ah, Karim Benzema is just offside as he plays a wonderful pass for Eden Hazard before the Belgian finds the net. It would have been a wonderful goal.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 81 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    More changes for Espanyol as a few players begin to tire.

    Sergi Darder and Oscar Gil are replaced by Didac Vila and David Lopez.

  13. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last four La Liga matches in which they were trailing at half-time. Can they find a late equaliser here?

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 75 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    David Alaba takes the free-kick for Real, but he whips his set-piece over the crossbar. 15 minutes for Espanyol to hang on.

    Eden Hazard replaces Vinicius Junior for the visitors.

  15. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

    There's a break in play now following a nasty collision between Eder Militao and Nicolas Melamed.

    It'll be a free-kick to Real Madrid once play gets back under way.

  16. goal

    GOAL - Espanyol 2-1 Real Madridpublished at 71 mins

    Karim Benzema

    That is quality from Karim Benzema.

    The Frenchman receives a pass from Luka Jovic and drives across goal before drilling a finish into the bottom corner.

    Espanyol were threatening to make it 3-0, but it's game on now!

  17. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Espanyol 2-0 Real Madrid

    Espanyol are threatening to make this a bit embarrassing for Real Madrid.

    Raul de Tomas is denied by Thibaut Courtois. The stadium is rocking!

  18. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Espanyol 2-0 Real Madrid

    Karim Benzama produces a wonderful finish, turning before slotting past Diego Lopez - but Luka Jovic is offside in the build up and the flag goes up straight away.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 66 mins

    Espanyol 2-0 Real Madrid

    Goalscorer Aleix Vidal and Adrian Embarba are replaced by Nico Melamed and Wu Lei for Espanyol.