Ibrahima Konaté delivered a remarkable performance in his La Liga debut for Real Madrid, recording 89 touches, the highest total in the match. The French center-back completed 97% of his passes, connecting on 72 out of 74 attempts. Defensively, he contributed nine actions including two won tackles, one interception, five clearances, and five ball recoveries. Seven players made their Real Madrid debut in this 2-1 away victory against Espanyol, marking a major squad reconstruction orchestrated by José Mourinho. At 27 years old, Konaté joined Real Madrid in June 2026 on a free transfer after his Liverpool contract expired, signing a four-year deal through 2030.
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