Real Madrid kept their La Liga title hopes mathematically alive after a solid 2–0 victory over Espanyol in their latest league fixture played on May 3, 2026.
The match, played at the RCDE Stadium, saw a cagey first half where both sides struggled to create clear chances, with Madrid dominating possession but failing to break through Espanyol’s defensive structure before the break.
The breakthrough came in the second half when Vinícius Júnior scored a superb opening goal, finishing off a well-worked move to give Carlo Ancelotti’s side the lead. The Brazilian doubled his tally shortly after with another clinical finish, sealing all three points for the visitors.
Espanyol attempted a late response but were unable to seriously trouble Madrid’s defence, as the visitors managed the game comfortably in the closing stages.
The result delays Barcelona’s title celebrations and keeps pressure on the top of the table as the La Liga season heads into its final rounds, with Madrid still mathematically in contention.
Leave feedback about this