Real Madrid registered a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Espanyol as Raul Gonzalez netted his 200th Primera Liga goal for the Royal Club. Valdo put Espanyol in front after 29 minutes, but Gonzalo Higuain leveled the scoring for Real with a vital equalizer just before half-time. Real living-legend Raul won a 73rd minute penalty, which he converted successfully past Carlos Kameni. The champions have 62 points on top of the table as they lead second-placed Barcelona by eight points. The Catalans host Villarreal on Sunday.