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Los Blancos scored yet another LaLiga penalty in their win over Espanyol
Real Madrid continued their dominant form in LaLiga with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over newly promoted Espanyol, setting a remarkable record for penalty goals along the way.
Mbappe's spot kick seals victory
Despite a challenging first half, Los Blancos turned the game around in spectacular fashion, with Kylian Mbappe sealing the win from the penalty spot and helping the team achieve a historic milestone.
Espanyol shocked Real Madrid by taking the lead early in the second half, thanks to a Thibaut Courtois own goal before Dani Carvajal quickly equalised for Los Blancos.
Rodrygo Goes put Real ahead with a crucial second goal, and Vinicius Junior added to the scoreline, putting the game beyond Espanyol’s reach.
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Mbappe rounded off the scoring with a penalty after Endrick Felipe was fouled in the box following a brilliant piece of skill.
Real Madrid create penalty history after Espanyol win
Mbappe’s successful penalty not only secured the win but also cemented Real Madrid’s place in LaLiga history. With this spot-kick, Real Madrid became the first team in the 21st century to score five penalty goals in their first six LaLiga matches of any campaign.
Los Blancos have converted from the spot against Las Palmas, Real Betis, Real Sociedad, and Espanyol, putting them firmly in the history books once again.
Mbappe also made his own mark, becoming only the second Real Madrid player to score from the penalty spot in three consecutive LaLiga matches in the 21st century, following in the footsteps of Karim Benzema, who achieved the same feat in 2022.
The Frenchman having scored from the spot against Real Betis, Real Sociedad, and Espanyol in consecutive games, making up three of his four LaLiga goals so far in his debut season with Real Madrid.
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