Real Madrid Beats Malaga 4-0 to Stay Perfect Under Mourinho

Real Madrid crushed Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The match formed part of La Liga’s third match day of the season. A crowd of 74,799 fans packed the stadium for the occasion.

The victory kept Real Madrid perfect through their opening three league fixtures. It also extended Jose Mourinho’s winning start since returning as head coach. Real Madrid climbed back to the top of the La Liga table afterward. Mourinho made five changes from his side’s previous starting lineup.

Jude Bellingham Steals the Show With Two Goals in Ten Minutes

Real Madrid started slowly but burst into life midway through the first half. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the nineteenth minute superbly. He collected the ball thirty five yards out before beating three defenders. He then finished calmly through goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero’s legs.

Seven minutes later, Bellingham was involved in Madrid’s second goal too. His header struck the rebound after Herrero had denied Kylian Mbappe’s effort. Defender Carlos Puga desperately tried clearing the ball off the line but it bounced off Herrero and rolled into the net.

Kylian Mbappe then made it three goals before the half hour mark. He volleyed home a pinpoint cross delivered by Trent Alexander Arnold. The goal was Mbappe’s fourth of the young season already. It kept him at the top of Spain’s overall scoring charts.

Arda Guler added a fourth goal deep into stoppage time. Vinicius Junior squared the ball across an empty goalmouth for him. The young Turkish midfielder simply tapped the ball home from close range. It completed a comfortable and one-sided afternoon for the home side.

Malaga Show Fight Despite the Heavy Scoreline

Malaga, newly promoted team this season did not surrender without some resistance. Rafa Rodriguez struck the post from a corner just before halftime. Striker Chupe also came close, firing a shot into the side netting. Their pressure could not weaken Madrid’s commanding lead.

Mourinho Praises Bellingham and Defends His Star Trio

Speaking after the match, Jose Mourinho reflected on his side’s overall performance. He explained that the second half became more about managing tempo carefully. He said Malaga stayed composed on the ball throughout that period. Still, he felt Madrid always looked capable of extending their lead further.

Mourinho reserved special praise for Bellingham’s all-around influence on the pitch. He called the England international extremely demanding of himself and his teammates. Mourinho also highlighted Eduardo Camavinga’s contribution, describing him as an underappreciated performer. He praised Camavinga for delivering a superb display without receiving much recognition.

Asked about chemistry between Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham, Mourinho responded confidently. He explained that talented players naturally want to play alongside one another. According to him, shared quality and quick thinking make such partnerships work smoothly.

When questioned about refereeing complaints from Malaga’s coaching staff, Mourinho stayed brief. He simply stated that the comments did not deserve a response. His focus instead remained on his squad’s growing depth and rotation options.

Bellingham Reflects on His Freedom Under the New Manager

Bellingham later spoke about his evolving role within Mourinho’s tactical setup. He said he now enjoys freedom to move higher or deeper. He added that he genuinely enjoys this new attacking responsibility. Fans also gave him a standing ovation when he was substituted late on.

Bellingham called it an honour to represent the club before such supporters. He described the ovation from the Bernabeu crowd as deeply appreciated. With Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham all firing, Real Madrid look formidable early this season. Their next challenge will test whether this dominant early form can continue.