Mourinho's Magic Revived: What Madrid's Late Victory Says About LaLiga and the Future of Football The football world was abuzz with José Mourinho's return to Real Madrid after a 13 year absence, and what a way to make his mark – a thrilling 2 1 victory at Espanyol, secured by Carlos Espí's dramatic 90th minute goal.
Mourinho's squad is more diverse than ever, featuring players like Jude Bellingham, Denzel Dumfries, and Bernardo Silva, who all started their first game for Madrid.
This marked a significant moment in LaLiga history – not just because of Mourinho's tactical masterstroke but also due to the fact that three debutantes have started for Madrid in an opening match since 2009.