Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema sealed victory for Los Blancos

Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema netted a last-gasp brace to maintain Los Blancos’ perfect start to the season 

Karim Benzema’s last-gasp brace maintained Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Espanyol on Sunday.

Los Blancos took the lead in Barcelona as winger Vinicius Junior finished off a perfectly crafted move following superb work from new signing Aurelien Tchouameni after just 12 minutes.

The hosts then drew level on the stroke of half time via a powerful finish from former Stoke City and Newcastle United striker Joselu in the 43rd minute.

Yet Carlo Ancelotti’s side took the lead in the 88th minute when talisman Benzema turned substitute Rodrygo’s cross in at the back post.

And the Frenchman sealed the victory in the 10th minute of stoppage-time with a perfectly taken free kick. 

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