,[object Object], secured a 3-0 victory over newly promoted ,[object Object], in a ,[object Object], match held at Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere on August 24, 2025. The match marked Oviedo’s return to Spain’s top flight after nearly 25 years, making it a significant occasion for the home fans. Despite facing some early pressure from Oviedo, ,Real Madrid, managed to grasp control mainly through moments of individual quality. Kylian Mbappé was the standout performer, scoring both the goals that gave Madrid the lead and ultimately sealed their win. The match was closely contested, with Oviedo’s disciplined defensive approach making it difficult for ,Real Madrid, to create many clear opportunities in the first half .

The first goal came in the 37th minute when Kylian Mbappé capitalized on a midfield turnover by Aurélien Tchouaméni. The sequence started when Tchouaméni won the ball from Leander Dendoncker and quickly passed it to Arda Güler, who then assisted Mbappé. The French forward showcased his trademark skill by making a sharp turn near the edge of the box and finishing with a precise low shot into the corner of the net. The goal put ,Real Madrid, ahead and was met with mixed reactions from the Oviedo fans, some of whom believed there should have been a foul called in the buildup. The 18-year-old Argentine Franco Mastantuono, making his full debut, showed promise with his dribbling but was unable to help Oviedo prevent Madrid from taking the lead .

After halftime, ,Real Madrid, continued to face strong resistance from ,Real Oviedo,, who pushed hard for an equalizer. Federico Valverde came close to doubling the lead after a swift counter-attack, but Oviedo’s goalkeeper Aaron Escandell made an excellent save. Oviedo struck the post through Kwasi Sibo but could not convert the chances into goals. The breakthrough for Madrid came late in the match when ,[object Object],, who started on the bench, came on as a substitute and assisted Mbappé’s second goal in the 83rd minute. Mbappé calmly finished from inside the box, effectively putting the game beyond doubt and extinguishing Oviedo’s hopes of a comeback .

In stoppage time, ,Vinícius Júnior, capped off Madrid’s victory by scoring the third goal, calmly placing the ball in the bottom corner after receiving a pass from Brahim Díaz. This goal added gloss to the scoreline and vindicated coach Xabi Alonso’s decision to bring Vinícius off the bench, as the Brazilian played a critical role both in setting up the second and scoring the third. The victory secured ,Real Madrid,’s second consecutive win in the ,La Liga, season, continuing a positive start under Alonso’s management. Despite the win, Alonso acknowledged the need for more convincing performances in future games. Meanwhile, Oviedo, although losing, showed some promising signs to build on for the rest of their campaign .