Real Madrid defeated newly-promoted Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappé scoring in each half and Vinicius Jr securing a late third. Oviedo returned to Spain's top flight after nearly 25 years, and the home supporters created a lively atmosphere. Xabi Alonso adjusted his starting lineup, omitting Vinicius and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Dani Carvajal returned from injury and Franco Mastantuono made his full debut. Mastantuono showcased explosive dribbling, and Madrid threatened through Arda Guler before Mbappé's opener. Vinicius came off the bench to provide an assist and score, sealing the comfortable win.
Real Madrid claimed a 3-0 La Liga win at newly-promoted Real Oviedo, with Kylian Mbappe scoring in each half before Vinicius added a late third to seal the match. For Oviedo, returning to Spain's top flight after an absence of almost a quarter of a century, the arrival of the 15-time European champions on Sunday was a gala occasion, and the Asturian fans made their presence heard.
Coach Xabi Alonso made a couple of notable changes to his starting lineup from Madrid's opening 1-0 win against Osasuna, dropping Vinicius and Trent Alexander-Arnold for Rodrygo Goes and club captain Dani Carvajal, returning from injury. But the dropped Vinicius responded by producing an assist and a goal in his half-hour cameo. Argentinian teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono made his full debut in another change for Los Blancos.
Madrid came close to forcing a breakthrough when an Arda Guler drive from inside the box was excellently saved by goalkeeper Aaron Escandell. The Turkish international turned provider as he drilled a pass into Mbappe's feet on 37 minutes, which the Frenchman welcomed on the turn before firing across Escandell. The goal was met by furious protests from the home side after Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni seemed to follow through strongly on Dendoncker when winning possession back for his side in the build-up, but the goal stood.
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