Real Madrid Dominate Oviedo with a Convincing 3-0 Win at the Tartiere
Real Madrid Dominate Oviedo with a Convincing 3-0 Win at the Tartiere
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Oviedo, August 24, 2025 – Real Madrid extended their flawless start to the 2025–26 La Liga season with a commanding 3-0 away victory over newly promoted Real Oviedo at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere.
Clinical Brilliance from Mbappé and Vinícius
Kylian Mbappé starred with a brace, continuing his dazzling form. His opening goal came in the 37th minute after a fine pass from Arda Güler, set up by Aurélien Tchouaméni’s aggressive play. He doubled the lead in the 83rd minute, assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
In stoppage time, Vinícius sealed the win with a composed finish, wrapping up a clinical Real Madrid performance.
Tactical Mastery from Xabi Alonso
Manager Xabi Alonso made a bold tactical choice by benching Vinícius for the start, opting instead for Rodrygo on the left and handing 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono his first start on the right.
Alonso praised Mbappé’s physical comeback—having regained four kilograms lost during the World Championships—and highlighted the squad’s depth and rotation strategy. He specifically lauded Vinícius, Rodrygo, Mastantuono, Rüdiger, Militao, and the warm reception of Santi Cazorla from the fans.
Standout Performers Beyond the Goalscorers
Aurélien Tchouaméni was a dominating presence in midfield, completing 93.4% of his passes and making 12 progressive passes, earning the highest rating (9.5) among Madrid players.
Arda Güler contributed jet fuel to the attack with one assist and eight key passes.
Dean Huijsen impressed defensively and in progression metrics: 17 progressive passes and carries, 113 touches, seven recoveries, and the top xT gain of 1.312.
Other midfield stalwarts like Federico Valverde also performed effectively, maintaining 100% long ball accuracy and generating significant xT value.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Dani Carvajal also stood out, with Courtois making important saves and Carvajal excelling in pressing and tackling.
Oviedo’s Resilient Return to the Top Flight
This clash marked Oviedo’s return to top-tier Spanish football since 2002—the first meeting between the clubs in over two decades. The home side, though resolute defensively, struggled to impose themselves on the pitch. A rare scoring opportunity came when Kwasi Sibo hit the post, but Madrid’s quality ultimately proved decisive.
What This Result Means for the Season
With this result, Real Madrid remain unbeaten, securing their second consecutive win and maintaining full points early in the campaign. The performance underlined the team’s tactical flexibility, depth, and championship mindset.
Summary
Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Oviedo on August 24, 2025, was a showcase of tactical flair, individual brilliance, and squad cohesion. Mbappé and Vinícius delivered when it mattered most, Tchouaméni and Güler controlled midfield, and young talents like Mastantuono and Huijsen made their marks. Manager Alonso’s rotation and game management laid a strong foundation as Madrid look to reclaim the La Liga crown—one emphatic performance at a time.
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