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Mbappé Guides Real Madrid to 3–0 Win at Promoted Oviedo

Xabi Alonso framed Vinícius Júnior's bench role as planned rotation to keep the full squad involved.

Overview

  • Real Madrid made it two wins from two to start La Liga with a 3–0 away victory over Real Oviedo on August 24.
  • Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute and combined with Vinícius Júnior for a late break before the Brazilian finished in stoppage time (90+3).
  • Video review upheld the opener after determining Aurélien Tchouaméni got a touch on the ball when challenging Leander Dendoncker.
  • Oviedo goalkeeper Aaron produced multiple key saves and Kwasi Sibo struck the left post as the hosts nearly equalized late.
  • Alonso said Vinícius starting on the bench was a selection choice within his rotation plan, and club icon Santi Cazorla earned a warm reception as a late substitute.