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Talk About Instant ImpactWell well well… Los Blancos come away with a win—a hard fought one at that. Espi is gonna be front page, due to … well, being the savior.
Now, this isn ‘t quite usual for me, but here it is: I’m already aboard the Espi hype train.
Carlos Espí’s last 3 weeks:
• Close to going to the PL.
• Real Madrid calls in last moment.
• Officially signs for Real Madrid in 24 hours.
• Scores 2 goals in pre-season games
• Makes his official Real Madrid debut and SCORES the winner in last minute.
Fairytale. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/FF4FAqadSX
🚨 NEW: Real Madrid are DELIGHTED with Carlos Espí.
His physical level has impressed internally and the club believe he can combine well with different profiles, including Mbappé. @diarioaspic.twitter.com/4XOU0HXY9v
🚨🇪🇸 Real Madrid are not the only club in talks to sign Spanish talent Sergio Martinez from Racing.
Bundesliga and Premier League clubs also keen, playing in UCL. pic.twitter.com/dsAMFvCOK1
Shifting our focus to a player outside of yesterday’s protagonists…
I feel for Trent— I really do. Man’s got a point to prove despite being a bonafide superstar of the game. This treatment, as described, is …just bad; low level. We know who he can be and I do believe in the man. Hopefully, he’ll be closing mouths this seasons.
🚨 Trent Alexander-Arnold on the abuse he got after leaving Liverpool to sign for Real Madrid:
"Abuse online and threats made via social DMs or in other ways are a sad part of life in 2026. I choose to keep those things away from me because they don’t feel real.
The booing and… pic.twitter.com/nRkz26hBDJ
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