Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 win over Real Oviedo in La Liga. Read the full match report and highlights.
Real Madrid shrugged off an uneasy display to record a 3–0 victory over Real Oviedo, making it 6/6 to kick off the 2025–26 La Liga campaign. The win was anchored by Kylian Mbappé’s sparks of brilliance, a sharp Vinícius cameo, and the kind of clinical counterattacking that typifies dominant sides.
Kylian Mbappé Clinical opener
Oviedo’s return to the top tier was announced early—an aggressive approach nearly exposed Courtois, saved only by Dean Huijsen’s timely intervention. Madrid’s ball retention looked shaky for large spells, but amid that uncertainty came moments of magic: Kylian Mbappé’s first was a trademark swivel and low strike after a crisp interchange with Arda Güler and Tchouaméni.
Valverde came close to doubling the lead after the break, but Oviedo’s keeper Escandell refused to be roughed up. Moments later, Kwasi Sibo hit the woodwork—a reminder that Madrid’s control wasn’t absolute.
Vinícius impact
Enter Vinícius Júnior off the bench—what a difference a sub can make. He turned defence into attack with smart pressing, slid a perfect pass to Kylian Mbappé for the second goal, then wrapped up the result himself in stoppage time. His input underlined Madrid’s growing squad depth and the dangers of complacency.
Although fingers will point to an underwhelming rhythm, the facts speak volumes: back-to-back wins, double-digit shots, two clean sheets, and a growing sense of cohesion. Alonso’s tactical tweaks, from youth injections to strategic rotation, are yielding results—but the faithful will want sharper, more flowing football as the season unfolds.
