Real Madrid Defeats Espanyol (2-0), Delays Barcelona's La Liga Title Celebration

T.E (Elbotola)

03 May 2026at20:56

Real Madrid secured a two-goal victory over hosts Espanyol in a match played at the "El Prat" stadium, as part of Week 34 of the Spanish La Liga.

The match saw Moroccan players Omar El Hilali and Brahim Diaz feature as starters for Espanyol and Real Madrid, respectively.

The first half ended goalless despite several attempts from both sides. In the second half, Real Madrid intensified their efforts to secure a win, which came courtesy of Vinicius, who scored two goals in the 55th and 66th minutes.

With this result, Real Madrid managed to postpone Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations, maintaining an 11-point gap between the two teams with four rounds remaining in the season.

It is worth noting that Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to face each other in the next round of the Spanish League, with "El Clásico" taking place at the "Camp Nou" stadium on Sunday, May 10th (20:00 GMT+1).

Q&A

What was the outcome of the Real Madrid vs Espanyol match?

Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-0 in their La Liga Week 34 fixture. Vinicius scored both goals in the second half, securing a vital win at the "El Prat" stadium and impacting the title race.

How did Real Madrid's victory impact the La Liga title race?

Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Espanyol successfully postponed Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations. The victory maintained an 11-point difference between the two top teams, with only a few rounds left in the current season.

When will Real Madrid and Barcelona face each other next?

Real Madrid and Barcelona are scheduled to face each other in the very next round of the Spanish League. This highly anticipated "El Clásico" match will take place at the "Camp Nou" stadium.

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