Mbappé Leads Real Madrid Past Oviedo with Clinical Double

Real Madrid fans are quickly getting used to seeing Kylian Mbappé in white and on Sunday night in Asturias, he gave them another reason to smile. The French superstar struck twice in a 3-0 win away at Oviedo, keeping Madrid’s La Liga campaign spotless after two games.

A Perfect Start for Xabi Alonso’s Madrid

Madrid coach Xabi Alonso made the bold call to start Vinícius Júnior on the bench, instead giving Rodrygo the nod in attack. It was a reminder of the depth of Madrid’s frontline, and Rodrygo looked sharp early on, though he couldn’t quite find the net.

That left Mbappé to take center stage. Just before halftime, he controlled a clever pass from Arda Güler and buried a low shot into the far corner a finish that had the traveling Madrid fans chanting his name.

Oviedo’s Brave Effort, Madrid’s Ruthless Edge

Oviedo, newly promoted and eager to make a mark, battled bravely but were completely outclassed. Madrid fired 17 shots in the first half alone, compared to just one for the home side. The gulf in quality showed again late in the game when Vinícius, brought on after the hour mark, pressed high to win the ball and slipped it to Mbappé for his second goal.

By stoppage time, the Brazilian was on the scoresheet too, sealing the win after a lightning counterattack. For Madrid, it was the perfect blend of their new talisman and their homegrown star combining to devastating effect.

What It Means in La Liga

With two wins from two, Madrid sit near the top of the table, though Villarreal’s five-goal demolition of Girona sees them edge Madrid on goal difference. Osasuna and Real Sociedad also picked up points, but the story of the weekend was Mbappé’s continued dream start in Spain.

Fans React

On social media, Madridistas praised Alonso for the rotation and Mbappé for his clinical edge. One fan posted: “Two games, three goals Mbappé was born to play for Real Madrid.” Others highlighted the chemistry already forming between him and Vinícius, calling it the partnership that could dominate Europe this season.

Source: ESPN

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