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Mastantuono Earns First Real Madrid Start in 3-0 Win at Oviedo

Xabi Alonso hailed the 18-year-old's display, underscoring confidence in his swift step up to the senior side.

Overview

  • Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo 3-0 with a Kylian Mbappé brace and a stoppage-time goal from Vinícius Júnior to reach six points from two LaLiga matches.
  • Franco Mastantuono started on the right and played about 62–63 minutes, showing effective link play with Arda Güler and Mbappé before being replaced by Brahim Díaz.
  • Opta-cited reports note Mastantuono as the youngest Real Madrid LaLiga starter since 2005 at 18 years and 10 days.
  • Vinícius came on for Rodrygo in the 63rd minute, assisted Mbappé’s second goal and then scored the third on a late counterattack.
  • A first-half fall by Mastantuono in the area did not draw a penalty or a VAR review, which prompted complaints from fans and local media.