Real Madrid cruised to a dominant 4-0 win over Malaga CF at the Santiago Bernabéu on Matchday 3, featuring goals from Bellingham, Mbappé, and Arda Güler.
Dominant First-Half Blitz Powers Los Blancos
Real Madrid produced a commanding display at the Santiago Bernabéu on Matchday 3 of La Liga, sweeping past Malaga CF with a resounding 4-0 victory. Carlo Ancelotti’s side controlled the tempo from the opening whistle, turning their dominance into early goals and putting the contest out of reach within the first half-hour.
The breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute courtesy of Jude Bellingham. The English midfielder timed his late run into the penalty box to perfection, meeting a low delivery and steering a composed finish past the goalkeeper to send the home crowd into celebration.
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Malaga Stumble as Madrid Turn on the Style
Malaga struggled to withstand the relentless pressure, and their defensive frailties showed just seven minutes later. Under severe duress from Madrid’s surging attackers, Malaga defender Alfonso Herrero inadvertently directed the ball into his own net in the 26th minute, doubling the hosts’ advantage.
With momentum firmly on their side, Real Madrid struck again in the 30th minute. Kylian Mbappé showcased his signature acceleration, cutting inside from the left flank before unleashing a clinical strike into the bottom corner. The French forward’s goal capped a devastating eleven-minute blitz that left the visitors shell-shocked at 3-0 before halftime.
Güler Adds the Stoppage-Time Polish
The second half saw Madrid manage their lead comfortably, rotating possession through midfield and denying Malaga any route back into the contest. While the visitors mounted occasional counter-attacks, the Madrid backline remained resolute throughout the evening.
The final flourish arrived in stoppage time. Turkish playmaker Arda Güler, introduced late in the second half, capitalized on tiring legs in the 91st minute. Picking up the ball near the edge of the area, Güler carved out space with tidy footwork and curled a sweet strike inside the post to seal a comprehensive 4-0 rout.
The emphatic triumph solidifies Real Madrid’s strong start to the La Liga campaign, combining defensive stability with lethal attacking depth in front of a packed Santiago Bernabéu.