Real Madrid ensured they banished old demons on Sunday after beating Real Oviedo 3-0 to make it two wins from two games in 2025/26. Xabi Alonso's men were looking for their first win against the hosts on the road since 1952, and the manager handed Franco Mastantuono and Rodrygo the start, opting to bench Vinicius Junior.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso started with Vinícius Júnior on the bench for the Spanish league game at Oviedo on Sunday but the Brazil star still played a decisive role after coming on in the second half,

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the season in La Liga with victory at Oviedo. Mbappe - who scored the only goal against Osasuna - made it three from two games as he first struck eight minutes before half time with a finish from the edge of the box, before sidefooting home a second late on.