Madrid, Aug 31 (V7N) — Real Madrid returned to the top of the Spanish La Liga table with a commanding 4-0 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (August 30).
Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler scored for Los Blancos, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero also conceded an own goal.
Before kick-off, players and spectators observed a minute of silence in memory of those killed in the devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Real Madrid started aggressively and took the lead in the 19th minute. Bellingham finished the move to put the hosts ahead.
Just four minutes later, Malaga's Herrero turned the ball into his own net, giving Real a 2-0 advantage.
Mbappe then extended the lead in the 30th minute with a well-taken finish. Real Madrid went into halftime with a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Malaga attempted to respond after the break but struggled to break through Real's defense. The hosts controlled the match and continued to create opportunities.
Guler completed the rout in stoppage time with a composed finish, sealing a 4-0 victory for the Spanish giants.
The win takes Real Madrid to 9 points from three matches, putting them at the top of the La Liga standings. City rivals Atletico Madrid are second with 7 points from three matches.
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