Real Madrid got back to their winning ways in La Liga on Saturday with a home win over Espanyol. Marco Asensio scored the only goal in the 1-0 triumph.
Real were the better side for large stretches of the match but couldn't make the most of their dominance until Asensio powered home after a deflection put the ball in his path. Espanyol fought back after the break to no avail.
Los Blancos' perfect start to the year came to an end last weekend at Athletic Bilbao. Saturday's win moved them into first place, but Barcelona have a match in hand and will take on Girona on Sunday.