Gareth Bale scored a superb goal on his return after almost three months out with an ankle injury as La Liga leaders Real Madrid beat Espanyol.
The Wales forward, on as a second-half substitute, collected Isco’s pass before running at the visitors’ defence and slotting a shot past Diego Lopez.
Alvaro Morata had headed Real in front in the first half from Isco’s cross.
Manager Zinedine Zidane made seven changes to the team who beat a lively Napoli side 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 meeting on Wednesday, leaving goalkeeper Keylor Navas, midfielder Luka Modric and striker Karim Benzema out of his squad altogether.
Victory puts Real four points ahead of second-placed Barcelona, who host Leganes on Sunday.
