Espí wins it at the death
Your team opened LaLiga with a 2–1 win at Espanyol, and it took a last-minute goal from new signing Carlos Espí to do it (1) (6) (10) (13). Jude Bellingham scored the equaliser after Espanyol went ahead (1) (6). Mourinho's first league game back ended with three points.
Mourinho on Espí
Mourinho did not hide how close the new striker already is to the group. "Carlos desayuna, come y cena con nosotros," he said, meaning Espí breakfasts, lunches and dines with them at Valdebebas (5). The winner was his introduction.
Mourinho defends Vinícius
Mourinho came out swinging for Vinícius Júnior after the match, saying we live in an anti-bullying era but with Vini the bullying from opponents and crowds still goes on (3) (11). He praised the Brazilian's emotional control through it.
The right-back question
Fans walked away believing Denzel Dumfries has won the right-back shirt after Trent Alexander-Arnold's wayward pass drew a visible reaction from Mourinho on the touchline (7). No official word, but the debate is live.
What's next
Real Sociedad visit on Wednesday, Aug 26 at 21:00 CEST. You go in with 3 points from 1, sitting 5th on goal difference.
