Kylian Mbappe explodes with a stunning performance as Real Madrid close in on Barcelona at the top of La Liga — the title race just got hotter.
Newcomers Real Oviedo got a taste of the rigors of an early clash with Real Madrid in their return to La Liga after more than two decades.
Welcoming Real Madrid to the Carlos Tartiere stadium, the Asturian side brought a lively atmosphere to the crowd.
Real Madrid keeps Vinicius Junior, uses Rodrygo
On the “White Vulture” side, coach Xabi Alonso left Vinicius Junior on the bench, giving a chance to Rodrygo, one of the most impressive players of the match.
Rodrygo takes every opportunity to earn a starting spot at Real Madrid
Despite a good start, Oviedo could only hold out until the 37th minute. From a situation where Tchouaméni won the ball in the middle of the field, Arda Güler sent a delicate pass for Kylian Mbappe to run down and finish coolly, opening the score for Real Madrid. This goal dispelled the psychological pressure and helped the Royal team play more freely.
Kylian Mbappe breaks the deadlock with the opening goal
In the second half, the home team fought back with a dangerous shot from Haissem Hassan, forcing goalkeeper Courtois to dive to save. However, that was almost the only chance Oviedo had. As the match gradually came to an end, Real Madrid made the decisive move.
Mbappe completes double, sinking home team
Mbappe is still Real Madrid’s most worth watching
In the 83rd minute, Mbappe completed his double with a neat finish in the penalty area, confirming his superstar status after a favorable assist from Vinicius Junior. With three goals in two matches, Kylian Mbappe is still the most worth-watching star not only at Real Madrid but also in La Liga.
In the 90+3 minute of injury time, Vinicius Junior himself ended a perfect day for the away team with a goal after a lightning counter-attack, starting from a pass from Brahim Diaz.
Vinicius Junior seals Real Madrid’s 3-0 win in stoppage time
Not only outstanding in attack, Real Madrid also showed solidity with the central defender duo Rüdiger – Militao and new signing Dean Huijsen, a young player who played with confidence. After the match, coach Xabi Alonso highly appreciated the spirit of solidarity as well as the quick integration of new signing Franco Mastantuono.
The 3-0 victory helped Real Madrid maintain a perfect start to the new season, while sending a strong message about their ambition to defend the title. For Oviedo, this defeat was an expensive lesson, but what they showed in the first half still promised a season worth waiting for.