Immediate Reaction: Real Oviedo 0 – 3 Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso made a shocking determination in tonight’s beginning XI: Vinícius Júnior was left on the bench, and — maybe much more shockingly — it was the out-of-favour Rodrygo who received the nod on the left wing. On the other flank, 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono earned his first Actual Madrid begin, changing Brahim Díaz, who featured on the appropriate final week.

Rodrygo regarded sharp all through the primary half, appearing as a relentless line-breaker towards Actual Oviedo’s low block. The hosts relied closely on transitions, however even after they managed to breach Madrid’s excessive line, Alonso’s males recovered rapidly to neutralize the hazard.

Madrid dominated possession within the first half, pressed with depth, and managed many of the recreation. The struggles had been acquainted: breaking down a compact block within the last third. However the breakthrough lastly got here within the thirty seventh minute, when Aurélien Tchouaméni gained the ball with an outstanding deal with, Arda Güler pounced on the free ball, and Kylian Mbappé produced a beautiful flip and low end into the nook:

The second half was a bit sluggish from Madrid. A number of gamers regarded drained, and Oviedo pushed their line greater up the pitch, asking extra questions of Madrid’s protection. However the outcome was sealed late on. First, substitute Vinícius pressed nicely to steal possession and slipped Mbappé via for his second of the night time. Then, in stoppage time, Vinícius capped issues off with a superb solo run and end in transition to make it 3–0.

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