Real Madrid secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Málaga at the Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga action, powered by goals from Jude Bellingham, an own goal by Alfonso Herrero, Kylian Mbappé, and Arda Güler. The win moves Real Madrid to the top of the league table with nine points from three matches under manager José Mourinho, while Málaga sits in 19th place with one point.
Early Breakthrough and Bellingham’s Impact
The home side established control early in the fixture, pressing Málaga’s backline before breaking the deadlock in the 19th minute. Jude Bellingham initiated a strong run through the visiting defense, finishing with a low shot from inside the penalty area to record the opening goal.
Bellingham continued to drive Real Madrid’s attack minutes later. In the 26th minute, the English midfielder directed a powerful header toward the target that deflected off Málaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero’s back and crossed the line for an own goal.
Mbappé Extends the Lead Before the Interval
Kylian Mbappé effectively put the match out of reach before halftime. In the 30th minute, the forward met a low cross from Arnold and converted with a decisive strike to make it 3-0. The rapid sequence of goals left Málaga scrambling to respond.
Málaga nearly pulled one back before the break when Rafa Rodríguez struck the goalpost in the 43rd minute, but the effort ricocheted away for a goal kick.
Second-Half Management and Güler’s Late Seal
The pace dropped significantly after the interval as Real Madrid adopted a more economical approach to protect their substantial advantage. Late in the contest, referee intervention via VAR checked a potential penalty appeal for Málaga in the 86th minute, but the official ultimately decided against awarding a spot-kick.
In stoppage time at the end of the second half, Arda Güler capped the scoring by firing into an empty net to round out the 4-0 scoreline, cementing Real Madrid’s perfect start to the domestic campaign.
