Real Madrid 4-0 Málaga: Bellingham Named MVP in LaLiga EA Sports Jornada 1
Real Madrid secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Málaga at the Santiago Bernabéu on Matchday 1 of LaLiga EA Sports, with Jude Bellingham named man of the match. Goals from Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Arda Güler ensured the hosts made it nine points from three opening fixtures.
Written by David Chen
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What happened? Real Madrid defeated Málaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Matchday 1 of LaLiga EA Sports, with goals from Bellingham, Mbappé, and Arda Güler.
Why it matters Jude Bellingham was named MVP after opening the scoring and playing a key role throughout, despite Málaga's protests over a foul during the build-up to his first goal.
What’s next? A VAR review in the 85th minute overturned an initially awarded penalty for Málaga, with the referee ruling that a handball by Diomande had resulted from a rebound rather than deliberate play.
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Full time: Real Madrid complete victory as Bellingham named MVP
Real Madrid secured their win having put the match to bed largely in the first half. Málaga showed some improvement after the break but were unable to disrupt the outcome, with Madrid punishing them during brief moments of incision. Jude Bellingham was named man of the match.
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90 mins: Yellow card shown to Ramón Enríquez
Ramón Enríquez was shown a yellow card in the 90th minute.
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90 mins: Herrero denies Mbappé with sharp stop on the counter
Mbappé had a second opportunity to add to the scoreline when Real Madrid broke forward on the counter-attack. He attempted to place the ball at the far post, but goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero got down well to keep it out.
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Arda Güler completes rout as Madrid win 4-0
90 mins: Madrid have sealed a comprehensive victory with a fourth goal, finished by Arda Güler. The Turkish midfielder won possession deep in his own territory, drove forward and released the ball to his Brazilian team-mate. That player evaded Rafita before rolling the ball back into Güler's path, leaving the midfielder with a straightforward close-range finish. The final score stands at 4-0 to Madrid.
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Chupe effort goes high after Larrubia assist
87 mins: Chupe failed to find the target after receiving a well-weighted pass from Larrubia on the edge of the penalty area. The forward's shot flew over the bar, leaving the score unchanged.
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Referee overturns penalty decision after VAR review
85 mins: The referee reversed his initial decision to award a penalty after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor. He ruled that Diomande's handball had been preceded by a deflection, which negated the original call. Málaga will not receive a penalty.
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Minute 84: Penalty awarded to Málaga — VAR review possible over Diomande handball
Referee Martínez Munuera has pointed to the spot in favour of Málaga in the 84th minute. The decision may be subject to VAR scrutiny: Rüdiger appeared to head the ball whilst in the defensive wall, and the rebound struck the hand of Diomande, prompting the official to award the penalty.
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Minute 82: Larrubia tests Cucurella as Málaga push forward on the left
Málaga produced an encouraging move down the left flank in the 82nd minute, with Larrubia getting the better of Vinicius before turning his attention to Cucurella. The Spanish full-back stood firm, however, blocking his opponent's effort and snuffing out the danger. Málaga continue to press for a positive result.
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Minute 81: Málaga circulate the ball with purpose as Haitam grows in influence
Málaga are showing greater composure in possession in the 81st minute, with Haitam becoming an increasingly prominent figure on the left side as the visitors look to make something happen late in the contest.
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76 min: Madrid bring on Bernardo Silva as Valverde departs
Real Madrid have made a change in the 76th minute, withdrawing Fede Valverde and introducing Bernardo Silva in his place. Tchouaméni, watching from the stands, applauded the substitution.
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74 min: Málaga make offensive switch as Merino moves to centre-back
Málaga have introduced Haitam in place of Einar Galilea in an attacking substitution on 74 minutes. As a consequence of the change, Izan Merino is expected to drop into the centre-back position.
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73 min: Vinicius through ball falls slightly short for Mbappé
Vinicius attempted a ball in behind the defensive line on 73 minutes, but the pass ran marginally too long to pick out Mbappé's run effectively. Goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero came out in time to collect.
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72 mins: Larrubia's left-footed effort causes Courtois no concern
David Larrubia attempted a strike from the edge of the penalty area with his weaker left foot, but the connection was poor and the ball failed to trouble Thibaut Courtois in goal.
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69 mins: Bellingham goes close after Cucurella cutback
Jude Bellingham came within sight of goal once more as Cucurella drove down the left flank and pulled the ball back. The England midfielder met it first time with his right foot, but his shot drifted wide of the target.
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68 mins: Diomande dominates Salinas in one-on-one duel
Yan Diomande produced another commanding individual display, this time getting the better of Salinas in a one-on-one confrontation. The Ivory Coast international is looking increasingly difficult to contain.
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65 mins: Chupe booked for foul on Bellingham during counter-attack
Chupe has been shown a yellow card in the 65th minute after bringing down Bellingham as the Real Madrid midfielder looked to break forward on the counter-attack.
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64 mins: Real Madrid make change as Brahim gives way to Yan Diomande
Real Madrid have made a substitution in the 64th minute. Brahim has been withdrawn and replaced by Yan Diomande.
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64 mins: Juan Cruz fires narrowly over with right-footed effort
Juan Cruz produced a composed right-footed strike in the 64th minute, cutting inside and directing the ball towards the far post, only for the effort to clear Courtois's crossbar by a narrow margin.
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63 min: Bellingham fails to find Mbappé with wayward pass into the box
Minute 63: Bellingham received possession on the right flank but was unable to deliver a clean ball into the area. He attempted to pick out Mbappé centrally, however the pass was poorly struck and rolled out of play along the byline.
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60 min: Málaga make double substitution as Puga and Joaquín withdrawn
Minute 60: Málaga's manager has made two changes simultaneously. Puga and Joaquín have both been replaced, with Salinas and Juan Cruz introduced in their stead.
Real Madrid made light work of a spirited Málaga side at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, winning 4-0 in their LaLiga Jornada 1 encounter to maintain their perfect start to the season. Jude Bellingham was awarded the match's MVP honour after a commanding individual performance, while strikes from Kylian Mbappé and a late effort from Arda Güler rounded off a dominant afternoon for the hosts.
First half sets the tone
Málaga enjoyed an encouraging opening, carrying the ball with purpose and creating a couple of presentable opportunities. The visitors' positive start was, however, extinguished once Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute, carrying the ball from the edge of the area and slotting low beneath goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero. Málaga protested a foul on Ángel Recio during the build-up, but the referee Martínez Munuera allowed the goal to stand following a VAR review.
The second goal arrived in the 26th minute, when a Mbappé effort was parried by Herrero, with the ball rebounding off Puga and crossing the line. The goal was ultimately credited as an own goal to Herrero. Four minutes later, Mbappé himself got on the scoresheet, converting with his right foot after a flowing team move involving Trent Alexander-Arnold to put Real Madrid 3-0 up at the interval.
Málaga unable to find a way back
The second half saw Real Madrid ease off the accelerator, content to absorb Málaga's renewed efforts without surrendering their dominance. A late VAR review in the 85th minute overturned an initially awarded penalty for Málaga, with the referee concluding that a handball by Yan Diomande had arisen from a rebound off Rüdiger's header in the defensive wall.
Arda Güler wrapped up proceedings in stoppage time, latching onto a pass after winning possession in his own half and rolling the ball home to make it 4-0. The scoreline confirmed what had been apparent for much of the afternoon: that the gulf in quality between the two sides proved decisive whenever Real Madrid chose to apply it.
Subplots and sidelights
The match carried personal significance for both Dean Huijsen and Brahim Díaz, who started for Real Madrid and were each formerly developed at Málaga's academy before moving to Juventus and Manchester City respectively. Málaga were without marbellí forward Dani Lorenzo, the club having confirmed he was absent due to a febrile illness. A minute's silence was observed before kick-off in memory of flood victims in Nepal and Tibet.
Málaga manager Funes had spoken candidly before the game, acknowledging the size of the occasion while urging his players to stay true to their habits. His side, who had drawn at home to Deportivo and fallen to Atlético in their opening fixtures, had never won at the Santiago Bernabéu in 17 previous visits as Málaga CF. Sunday's result ensured that record remained intact.
The victory moved Real Madrid to nine points from their first three league matches, underlining the side's early-season momentum and confirming Bellingham's central role in their ambitions for the campaign ahead.
Source: La Vanguardia (Sitemap News)
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