Mbappe Fires Double as Ruthless Real
Madrid Maintain Perfect Start

Madrid, 25 Aug (ONA) — Real Madrid
continued their flawless beginning to the Spanish La Liga season with a
commanding 3-0 away victory over Real Oviedo.

The French forward, Kylian Mbappe,
who netted the winner on his debut against Osasuna last weekend, was in
scintillating form, taking his tally to three goals in just two league
appearances. He broke the deadlock eight minutes before the interval, expertly
curling a finish from the edge of the area. He then sealed the three points
late in the second half with a composed side-footed finish, just moments after
Oviedo had threatened an equalizer.

Manager Xabi Alonso made a notable
tactical selection, opting to start Dani Carvajal at right-back and placing
Trent Alexander-Arnold among the substitutes. The England international, who
started the previous fixture, was introduced for a brief cameo in the final
three minutes with the result already secure.

Further illustrating the squad’s
depth, Vinicius Jr—also starting from the bench—entered the fray and put an
emphatic stamp on the win, drilling home a precise third goal in stoppage time.

One of the highlights for Los Blancos
was the performance of 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono, who was handed a start
in attack and rewarded Alonso’s faith with a vibrant and impressive display.

The hosts’ best opportunity arrived
in the 81st minute when Kwasi Sibo’s powerful long-range effort cannoned off
the outside of the post, a let-off that Madrid capitalized on immediately as
Mbappe netted his second to kill the game.

The result ensures Real Madrid join
early pace-setters Barcelona and Villarreal at the top of the table on a maximum
six points from their opening two matches.

— Ends/Khalid