First-Half Blitz Sees Madrid Score Three in 10 Minutes to Seal the Deal
Playing at home in this La Liga fixture in Madrid, Real Madrid displayed formidable dominance. In a blistering 10-minute spell in the first half, the team launched a lightning-fast attack that completely overwhelmed the visiting, newly-promoted Málaga. In the 19th minute, English midfielder Jude Bellingham showed a burst of individual brilliance, breaking through two defenders before slotting home a cool finish to open the scoring for Madrid.
Just seven minutes later, another powerful run from Bellingham caused chaos in the Málaga defense, leading to an unfortunate own goal by their goalkeeper Herrero, extending the lead to 2-0. In the 30th minute, French superstar Kylian Mbappé connected with a pass and unleashed a stunning volley, making it 3-0 and effectively sealing the victory before halftime.
Bellingham Dazzles as His Pivotal New Role Shines Through
Bellingham was undoubtedly one of the most dazzling players on the pitch in this match. Not only did he score the opener, but he also forced the opponent’s own goal. For his outstanding performance, he earned a standing ovation from the entire Bernabéu stadium when he was substituted in the second half. After the match, the England international humbly stated: “It’s an honor to play for this club and in front of these fans. Their applause makes me very happy.”
Regarding the attacking midfielder role assigned by coach Mourinho, Bellingham has shown great adaptability and tactical execution. He commented: “I can play further forward or drop back if the team needs me to. I’m really enjoying my football right now.” His performance proves he has quickly established himself as the new core of the team’s midfield.
Attackers Fire on All Cylinders as Young Star Adds to the Tally
Real Madrid’s star-studded forward line has shown its fearsome firepower early in the new season. In addition to Bellingham’s excellent performance in this game, Mbappé also continued his goal-scoring form. With this goal, Mbappé’s league tally for the new season has reached 4, putting him at the top of the La Liga top scorer chart. The attacking trio he forms with Vinícius and Bellingham is already showing its devastating potential.
The final moments of the match were just as exciting. In the first minute of stoppage time, substitute and Turkish starlet Arda Güler received an assist from a teammate and scored his first official goal for Real Madrid, adding the icing on the cake to a massive win, with the final scoreline at 4-0.
Mourinho: A Clean Sheet is as Important as the Team’s Solidity
After the match, Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho was pleased with his team’s performance. He noted that the team effectively controlled the tempo of the game in the second half and that it “always felt like we could score another goal or two.” This match was Real Madrid’s first clean sheet of the new season, a fact the 63-year-old Portuguese manager highly praised.
“Football isn’t just about the beauty of scoring goals,” Mourinho emphasized. “It’s also about going home feeling that we are a very solid team.” In the first three games of the season, Real Madrid have scored 10 goals and conceded only 2. The balance between attack and defense and the team’s overall cohesion, which Mourinho emphasizes, are beginning to take shape.
