Real Madrid Cruise Past Real Oviedo 3-0 with Mbappe Brace
28 Sep

Match Overview

On August 24, 2025, Real Madrid travelled to the Estadio Carlos Tartiere and delivered a convincing 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo. The win marked the Spaniards’ first away triumph of the season and kept their perfect start intact. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 37th minute before doubling the lead in the 83rd, and Vinicius Junior capped the night with a stoppage‑time finish.

Key Moments and Player Impact

Key Moments and Player Impact

Mbappe’s first goal was a textbook strike from inside the box, showcasing the composure that has made him a marquee addition for Xabi Alonso. His second, arriving just five minutes before full‑time, stemmed from a precise pass by Vinicius Junior, highlighting the growing chemistry between the two attackers.

Vinicius, who had already been a constant menace on the flank, finished the night with his own goal in the 90+3 minute, threading a right‑footed shot into the bottom right corner. Beyond the goal, his assist for Mbappe’s second underscored a partnership that could become the hallmark of Madrid’s offense this season.

Mid‑field contributions came from Arda Güler, who sparked several attacks, and Franco Mastantuono, whose drives tested Oviedo’s keeper Aaron Escandell. The Frenchman made a handful of crucial saves, notably denying a dangerous header in the 68th minute.

Defensively, Antonio Rüdiger marshaled a backline that stayed compact, limiting Oviedo’s limited chances. Real Oviedo’s best chance came when Kwasi Sibo struck the left post from outside the box in the 82nd minute, a play set up by Leander Dendoncker.

The result propels Real Madrid to six points from two fixtures, sharpening their title credentials early on. Oviedo, on the other hand, sit on zero points after conceding six goals in their opening two matches, prompting urgent questions about their defensive organization.

Looking ahead, Alonso’s tactical setup appears to be clicking, with the Mbappe‑Vinicius duo offering a dual threat that rivals will need to plan for. Their ability to trade passes, create space, and finish clinically could dictate Madrid’s trajectory in the tightly contested 2025‑26 La Liga race.

Chantelle Poirier

Chantelle Poirier

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