Real Madrid defeats Malaga 4-0 as Bellingham criticizes late team performance

Real Madrid secured a 4-0 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on August 30. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for the home side and contributed to an own goal by Alfonso Herrero before receiving a standing ovation upon his substitution. Arda Guler added the final goal for the hosts during a match that showcased the squad's depth under Jose Mourinho. Despite the result, Bellingham expressed dissatisfaction with his team's play during the final 20 minutes of the contest. The English midfielder credited his current success to the tactical freedom granted by Mourinho, which allows him to operate across different areas of the pitch. This result marks a positive start to the campaign for Real Madrid as the team integrates new tactical adjustments three games into the season.

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