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.

Xabi makes his first big call, Tchouameni sets the standard, and Alvaro Carreras shows why he’s already an upgrade

LaLiga win at promoted Real Oviedo on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring in each half before Vinicius Junior added a late third to seal the match. Mbappe put Real ahead in the 37th minute after Aurelien Tchouameni won the ball off Leander Dendoncker in midfield and quickly fed Arda Guler,