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Espi saves win for Real Madrid, Valencia claims first victory in La Liga Image Source: IANS

Espi Saves Win For Real Madrid, Valencia Claim First Victory In La Liga

By IANS News September 16, 2026 • 09:50 AM View: 11

Substitute Carlos Espi: Substitute Carlos Espi scored an injury-time winner as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Elche 3-2 in the sixth round of La Liga.

The result gives Jose Mourinho's side 15 points from a possible 18, drawing it level with FC Barcelona ahead of Barca's home game against Racing Santander on Wednesday.

Real Madrid took the lead in the 25th minute when Arda Guler's free kick was parried into his own net by Elche goalkeeper Matias Dituro. Kylian Mbappe made it 2-0 eight minutes later, heading in from a Yan Diomande cross. Mbappe then had a goal ruled out for a tight offside three minutes before halftime, reports Xinhua.