This week, after reporting to Spain's U21 squad, Espi sat down for an exclusive interview with AS. In the second part of the interview (divided into three parts due to length), he discussed adapting to Real Madrid's dressing room and Mourinho's demands on him.

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Everyone in the dressing room speaks well of you, right? Courtois gave you a nickname, and we all know he has a keen eye. Are you comfortable with these nicknames? He also said you're a unique player. What do you think about receiving such praise from a world-class player like Courtois?

Being constantly praised by such experienced superstars with such illustrious careers drives me. It makes me believe in myself more. It's truly an honor to be recognized by these players.

People compare you to Joselu, saying you're a penalty-box striker, and he was the last striker with that style at Real Madrid in recent years. What do you think of Joselu? What aspects of his play do you hope to learn from? And what unique qualities do you have that Joselu doesn't?

He's him, and I'm me. Joselu is also very good at capitalizing on chances. Every time I take the pitch, I do my best to execute the coach's plan, help the team, and give everything for Real Madrid. He's also a target striker, very similar to my style. But I focus more on myself, thinking about what I can contribute to the team, and I'll give everything I have.

Speaking of capitalizing on chances, you've played a total of 26 minutes so far and scored 2 goals, with one spectacular finish against Betis that came inches from the corner. Going from being an absolute cornerstone player at Levante, playing full matches and helping the team avoid relegation, to now having a superstar like Mbappé ahead of you and naturally fewer playing opportunities, how are you adjusting to this change? Are you managing the psychological transition?

I came here to seize the opportunities I'm given and to constantly improve and develop. Training with Mbappé, Bellingham, and everyone else every day is wonderful. They're all extremely competitive in training every day and demand a lot from themselves. I'm constantly learning and improving. As long as I get on the pitch, I'll give everything, follow the coach's instructions, and contribute to the team.

In the dressing room and on the training ground, who looks after you the most? Is there a player who makes you think, "Wow, I never knew football could be played like this"?

Mbappé, Bellingham, Vinícius Jr., Courtois, everyone. They're the best players in the world. Watching them every day, you can feel their fierce competitive spirit. They've won countless titles, but they still strive to get better every day.

It's truly an honor. Everyone has treated me well from day one. Their friendliness really surprised me. Valverde, Brahim, Carreras, Hüjsen, Arda Güler, everyone has been very friendly and approachable. I'm very satisfied.

We just talked about Mourinho. He accepted you from the start, and most of the time you come on from the bench in important situations during matches. What does he say to you in the technical area? How does he clarify his expectations for you in training, and how does he help you maximize your potential with limited playing time?

First, he demands that I give everything. If I only have 10-15 minutes, I must unleash all my energy. I need to link up with Mbappé beside me; we complement each other in attack. I must be in the box—chances can come at any moment, and that's happened twice, almost a third time.

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