Mourinho Defends Vinícius Júnior Amid Opposition Backlash, Real Madrid Claims Victory Over
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Mourinho: Opponents, fans are 'bullying' Vini Jr. José Mourinho has defended Vinícius Júnior, saying the star is "bullied" after he clashed with Espanyol players and the crowd during Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win on Saturday.
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Reuters SportsMourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius after Real's win at Espanyol - Reuters Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius after Real's win at Espanyol Reuters
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Real Madrid snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at Espanyol with a stoppage-time goal from substitute Carlos Espi in their LaLiga opener at the start of a new era with Jose Mourinho back in charge.
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ESPNMadrid strike late to give Mourinho winning return José Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid just about got off to a winning start, thanks to new signing Carlos Espí's 90th-minute goal to claim a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.
The Guardian SportReal Madrid’s season opener is later on Saturday, with José Mourinho’s second spell in charge starting at Espanyol.
Reuters SportsSubstitute Espi snatches last-gasp winner in Real Madrid LaLiga opener - Reuters Substitute Espi snatches last-gasp winner in Real Madrid LaLiga opener Reuters
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Inter Milan launched their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 opening-day win against newly promoted Monza at San Siro.
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The Guardian SportInter kicked off their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 home win over Monza, after the promoted side recovered from conceding an early goal to go in level at the break before the champions turned on the style.
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01 The Guardian Sport José Mourinho says he is calmer now so when the rest of the bench emptied, sprinting down the touchline to celebrate the 90th-minute goal that finally delivered victory on his first game in charge of Real Madrid in 4,380 days, he didn’t set off with them. Instead, he clenched his fists, got to his feet and walked down the touchline behind the subs, watching them head, shouting, towards Carlos Espí. As they piled on down in the corner, he pulled over his captain Fede Valverde for a word. Which might just have been: phew.
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02 BBC Sport Published Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo Maresca.
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