Overview
- Real Madrid won 2-0 at the Bernabéu for a fifth LaLiga victory in five, opening a five-point lead before Barcelona play on Sunday.
- Éder Militão blasted a long-range opener in the 22nd minute to set Madrid on their way.
- Kylian Mbappé doubled the lead from outside the box early in the second half, moving to five league goals.
- Vinicius Junior, restored to the XI after a midweek benching, assisted Mbappé and hit the post following Alonso’s public comments about his mood.
- With Trent Alexander‑Arnold sidelined by a hamstring injury and Dean Huijsen suspended, Xabi Alonso started youngster Gonzalo Garcia, saw Franco Mastantuono impress, and introduced Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga for their first minutes of the season.