Real Madrid, the Spanish champions, emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga. The highly anticipated Santiago Bernabeu debut of Kylian Mbappe saw the French striker in a Madrid shirt, but Valladolid’s defense managed to frustrate him throughout the game. The match saw Madrid’s Fede Valverde opening the scoring with a deflected free-kick, followed by goals from substitutes Brahim Diaz and debutant Endrick in the later stages.
Despite a lack of attacking fluency in the first half, Madrid found their rhythm after the break and secured their first win of the season. With the victory, they stayed two points behind their rivals Barcelona, who also secured a win in their previous fixture.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side faced some challenges, with Jude Bellingham sidelined due to injury, but they managed to overcome Valladolid, who had previously kept a clean sheet in their opening game. The visitors put up a strong defensive display, frustrating Madrid’s attacking efforts throughout the match.
Mbappe, in his second La Liga appearance, missed a couple of chances to score, but his presence on the field was felt. Despite his goal drought in the league, Madrid’s attacking setup is a work in progress under Ancelotti’s guidance.
The match also saw Diaz and Endrick sealing Madrid’s victory with well-taken goals towards the end. The win was a collective effort, with players contributing both defensively and offensively. Madrid’s next challenge awaits as they continue their campaign in La Liga.