Overview

• Vinícius Júnior, restored to the starting lineup after a benching in Oviedo, scored the winner after Arda Güler canceled Vedat Muriqi’s opener in a 2–1 home victory.
• The result made it three league wins from three and briefly moved Real Madrid to the top of La Liga.
• Antonio Rüdiger was again left out of the starting lineup and did not come on.
• Dean Huijsen partnered Eder Militao at center back as Alonso continued to prioritize a youthful pairing.
• David Alaba and Raúl Asencio have yet to play a minute this season.