Overview
- Arda Güler created the opener in the 37th minute, finding Kylian Mbappé for a low finish to break the deadlock.
- Introduced on 63 minutes, Vinícius Júnior won possession to set up Mbappé for the second and then added a stoppage‑time third.
- Xabi Alonso maintained the approach from Madrid’s opener, with Spanish coverage describing his lineup as an exercise in self‑affirmation.
- Thibaut Courtois snuffed out an early Oviedo chance and later saw Sibo hit the post before Madrid pulled away.
- Oviedo goalkeeper Escandell made several stops, including denying Mbappé a hat trick, as Madrid kept a perfect league start through two matches.