Espanyol 3-0 Levante: Roberto Fernandez brace seals perfect La Liga start (full highlights)

Espanyol kicked off their La Liga campaign in sensational fashion with a dominant 3-0 victory over Levante at the RCDE Stadium, delivering a statement performance that sent a clear message to the rest of the division that they are a force to be reckoned with this season. Roberto Fernandez opened the scoring in the 5th minute, finishing from close range after a delivery from the left flank that caught the Levante defense off guard, and doubled the lead in the 40th minute with a clinical finish after Javier Hernandez's incisive through-ball split the Levante defense wide open, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Tyreece Dolan, who had come on as a substitute in the 72nd minute, completed the rout in the 80th minute with a powerful header from Rafael Bauza's corner delivery, scoring his first official goal for the club and sparking celebrations among the home fans who had packed the stadium. The match was played in front of 28,050 spectators at the RCDE Stadium, with the home supporters creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the 90 minutes, singing and cheering their team to victory. Referee Carlos Muñiz showed three yellow cards, to Urko Gonzalez (37'), Alex Calatrava (63') and Javier Hernandez (68'), all for robust challenges in midfield that disrupted the flow of the game. Espanyol dominated with 14 shots to Levante's 6, enjoyed 56% possession, and created 5 clear-cut chances compared to the visitors' 2, underlining their complete control over the contest from start to finish. This victory propelled Espanyol to the top of the early La Liga standings, while Levante were left rooted to the bottom of the table after the first round of fixtures, facing an uphill battle to recover from this heavy defeat. The full match highlights and all goals are available to watch, showcasing a Espanyol side that looks sharp and well-organized under their new manager, with the attacking partnership of Roberto Fernandez and Javier Hernandez promising to be one of the most productive in the league this season, and if they maintain this level of performance, Espanyol could well be the surprise package of the campaign.