Mbappé Brace Powers Real Madrid to 3-0 Win at Oviedo
First Half: Mbappé Breaks the Deadlock
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute after Aurélien Tchouaméni won possession and found Arda Güler, who slipped a perfect pass for the Frenchman to finish calmly. Oviedo protested the tackle leading to the goal, but the referee allowed play to continue.
Second Half: Madrid Seals the Win
In the 83rd minute, Vinícius Júnior threaded a clever through ball for Mbappé to net his second. Minutes later, Vinícius himself added a composed finish in stoppage time to make it 3-0. Goalkeeper Aaron Escandell denied Mbappé a hat-trick with a fine save.
Tactical Dominance & Xabi Alonso’s Praise
Midfield anchor Tchouaméni earned top ratings for his ball recovery and distribution, while Arda Güler controlled tempo with vision and creativity. Coach Xabi Alonso praised Mbappé’s improved fitness, noting the striker regained four kilos post-World Cup, boosting his sharpness.
Match Highlights
- Final Score: Real Madrid 3-0 Real Oviedo
- Scorers: Mbappé (37’, 83’), Vinícius (90’+)
- Star Performer: Tchouaméni controlled midfield
- Coach’s Insight: Alonso emphasized Mbappé’s physical progress