Real Madrid maintained their flawless start in La Liga with a 3-0 victory at newly promoted Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to two goals from Kylian Mbappé and a late strike from Vinícius Júnior.
Coach Xabi Alonso initially kept Vinícius on the bench, handing Rodrygo his first competitive start since June’s Club World Cup opener. Madrid dominated early, registering 17 shots in the first half, and broke through eight minutes before the interval when Mbappé controlled Arda Güler’s pass and drilled in a low finish.
After replacing Rodrygo in the 63rd minute, Vinícius quickly made an impact—winning possession in midfield and setting up Mbappé for his second goal seven minutes from time. He then sealed the win himself in stoppage time after a swift counterattack.
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Madrid are one of three clubs with maximum points after two rounds, though Villarreal sit top after crushing Girona 5-0. Canada international Tajon Buchanan scored a hat trick in that game, while Rafa Marin and Nicolas Pepe added the other goals. Girona remain pointless with a -7 goal difference.
Elsewhere, Osasuna edged Valencia 1-0 at home with Ante Budimir’s early header, while Real Sociedad battled back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Espanyol. Pere Milla and Javi Puado had put Espanyol ahead before Sociedad hit back through Ander Barrenetxea and Orri Steinn Óskarsson.
Source: Agency