Laliga leaders were disturbed by the Carlos Romero strike in the 85th minute that snatched victory to the hosts of the flights.
Liga leaders were shocked by Real Madrid in the humble Espanyol after losing 1-0 thanks to the late Carlos Romero’s goal.
The result means that the real, at 49 points, is one point for Atletico Madrid, who beat Mallorca 2-0, before the Spanish capital at the end of next week in Santiago Bernabeu.
Barcelona is third, which plays Alves’s role on Sunday, 42 points.
Vinicius Junior had given real progress in the 21st minute on Saturday after he held the Kylian Mbappe pass. However, the goal was not allowed after the French Paul Lausano of Espanyol spoiled in accumulation.
The hosts kept real in the second half, with Lucas Vazukez and Rodrigo, the presence of Pelengham, all of whom made efforts rescued brilliantly by goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
The visitors were glowing when Romero, in a separatist attack, mobilized the running mobab from the back, but only a yellow card was shown as the real players appealed to the VAR review.
“This error cannot be explained, the decision they made, the referee, Var. The most important thing is to care for the player and protect him. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said:
Italian director Luka Modric, Brahim Diaz and Raul Asensio brought, but they failed to evoke any magic and Romero was the one who broke the stalemate in the 85th minute.
The defender was held on the life of Omar Hilali and shot at the house to raise Espanyol to 17 at 23 points, one place over the landing area.
Romero Dazen told.

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