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Real Madrid Late Win for Reappointed Manager

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Real Madrid’s second spell in charge just got off to a winning start, thanks to new signing [PERSON_NAME] scoring in the 90th minute to claim a 2-1 victory at [ADDRESS]. The Portuguese coach, taking charge of [ADDRESS] for the first time in 13 years after being reappointed this summer, looked set to endure a frustrating start to the La Liga season. After [ADDRESS] midfielder headed [ADDRESS] into a ninth-minute lead, the hosts were pegged back on the half-hour mark.

But as the clock ticked toward stoppage time, Espí pounced after [PERSON_NAME] had been knocked off the ball and fired past the keeper to secure his first [ADDRESS] goal just 10 minutes after entering as a substitute. The 21-year-old was one of the standout performers last season, prompting [ADDRESS] to reportedly pay Levante €25 million for his services. Saturday's strike marked his 11th league goal since late February, leading the division over that span.

Mourinho also handed starting debuts to three newcomers, marking the first time [ADDRESS] have fielded three debutants in their opening La Liga match since 2009. Additionally, the club’s record summer acquisition, arriving from RB Leipzig for an initial €125 million fee, featured as a second-half replacement.