Real Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Espanyol on Sunday which left them leading La Liga by a single point.

BARCELONA, Spain :LaLiga leaders Real Madrid were stunned at lowly Espanyol on Saturday after losing 1-0 thanks to a late Carlos Romero strike.The result means Real, on 49 points, are one point clear of Atletico Madrid, who beat Mallorca 2-0, ahead of next weekend's Spanish capital derby at Santiago Bernabeu.

Footage has emerged showing Real Madrid star Arda Güler visibly frustrated after Espanyol’s dramatic late goal sealed a 1-0 defeat for Los Blancos.

Real Madrid fans were left fuming after Espanyol defender Carlos Romero avoided a red card for a reckless challenge on Kylian Mbappé during their La Liga clash.

Real Madrid missed a chance to extend their lead at the top of La Liga on Saturday but manager Carlo Ancelotti took aim at the referee after a painful defeat to Espanyol