Overview

• Real Madrid opened 2-0 in LaLiga with a 3-0 win at newly promoted Real Oviedo.
• Kylian Mbappé scored in each half, and substitute Vinícius Jr. assisted the second before adding a stoppage-time third.
• Franco Mastantuono, 18, made his first start after a transfer from River Plate reported at around €63 million.
• Xabi Alonso rotated his XI as Vinícius Jr. and Trent Alexander-Arnold were left out for Rodrygo and captain Dani Carvajal, with Antonio Rüdiger also starting.
• Oviedo protested the opener over Aurélien Tchouaméni’s challenge in the build-up, and Alonso later said “we need everyone,” downplaying transfer speculation around his forwards.