Mbappé Brace and Vinícius Strike Seal Real Madrid’s 3–0 Win Over Oviedo

Real Madrid spoiled Real Oviedo’s long-awaited return to La Liga with a clinical 3–0 victory at the Carlos Tartiere on Sunday night, a result that underlined the gulf in class while still giving the home fans a taste of top-flight football after nearly a quarter of a century.

Kylian Mbappé celebrates with Arda Güler after scoring in Real Madrid’s 3–0 win over Real Oviedo, sealing the club’s second straight La Liga victory.

Mbappé Makes the Difference

For all of Oviedo’s early fight and stubborn defending, the game turned when Kylian Mbappé found space in the 37th minute. A quick turnover in midfield allowed Arda Güler to slip the ball into the Frenchman’s path, and Mbappé made no mistake, firing low past Leo Román to open the scoring.

The World Cup winner doubled his tally late in the second half, pouncing on another defensive error in the 83rd minute. His timing and movement once again proved too much for Oviedo’s back line, and by then the outcome felt inevitable.

Vinícius Adds the Final Touch

As Oviedo pushed forward in search of a consolation, Madrid’s pace on the counterattack delivered one last blow. Deep into stoppage time, Vinícius Júnior burst through and slotted home to make it three, sending the traveling fans into celebration while deflating the home crowd.

Oviedo’s Night of Mixed Emotions

For Oviedo, the result was harsh but not without positives. Midfielder Kwasi Sibo came close with a second-half strike that rattled the post, while the atmosphere inside the Carlos Tartiere reminded Spanish football what it had been missing since Oviedo’s relegation back in 2001.

Manager Luis Carrión urged patience afterwards, noting that facing Madrid in their first home match back in La Liga was always going to be a mountain to climb.

Alonso Praises Squad Depth

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso rotated his squad but still saw standout displays from Rodrygo, Vinícius, and teenage prospect Franco Mastantuono. The coach singled out Mbappé’s sharpness, pointing out that the forward has regained top condition after a grueling summer.

This was a professional performance,” Alonso said. “We respected Oviedo’s energy, stayed patient, and when the chances came, our quality showed.

"For Madrid and Oviedo"

• Real Madrid remain unbeaten after two rounds of the new season, following their narrow opening-day win against Osasuna.

• Real Oviedo, meanwhile, know their survival fight will come against less daunting opposition, but their fans left with pride despite the scoreline.

The night belonged to Madrid’s attacking trio, but for Oviedo, it marked a symbolic return to Spain’s footballing elite — even if the scoreboard was unforgiving.