RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 - 2 Real Madrid CF — Highlights & Result

Real Madrid CF secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona on August 22, 2026, during matchday two of the Primera Division season. The narrow win on the road highlights Real Madrid early-season resilience as they look to build momentum and establish themselves near the top of the league standings in these opening weeks of the campaign.

For RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, the defeat at home stings, but the competitive scoreline against one of the division heavyweights offers encouraging signs for the long months ahead. While the hosts will be disappointed to miss out on points in front of their supporters, the performance demonstrates their capability to challenge elite opponents in Spain top flight.

Both clubs now turn their attention to the upcoming fixtures in the relentless Primera Division calendar. Real Madrid will look to carry the winning habit forward, while Espanyol aims to bounce back quickly and secure their first positive results of the new campaign.