Long-Range Rockets by Milito, Mbappé Blast Real Madrid Past Espanyol

Madrid: Kylian Mbappé continued his scintillating start for Real Madrid, scoring a superb long-range goal to help secure a 2-0 victory over a previously unbeaten Espanyol in the Spanish La Liga. The win was sealed by an equally spectacular first-half strike from defender Éder Milito. According to Oman News Agency, Milito broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, unleashing a powerful right-footed drive from distance that soared into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic with no chance despite getting a hand to it. After the break, Mbappé doubled the lead just two minutes into the second half. Granted space outside the area, the French star expertly picked his spot and hammered a low, precise strike into the bottom corner that Dmitrovic could only watch fly past. The goal marks Mbappé's seventh in just six games this season, a tally that includes a decisive brace in Madrid's Champions League opener against Marseille on Tuesday. The result propels Real Madrid five points clear at the top of the ta ble, ahead of rivals Barcelona and Espanyol. In a further boost for the leaders, England midfielder Jude Bellingham made a welcome return from injury, coming on as a late substitute for his first appearance since undergoing shoulder surgery in July.