Real Madrid defeats Málaga 4-0 to maintain perfect start

Real Madrid secured a 4-0 victory over Málaga on Saturday to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 La Liga season. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a solo effort before being involved in a second goal five minutes later, which was ultimately credited as an own goal by Málaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero. Kylian Mbappé extended the lead to 3-0 before the half-hour mark with a volley following a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. The match tempo slowed in the second half, though substitute Arda Guler added a final goal in injury time after receiving a pass from Vinicius Junior. The win moves Real Madrid back to the top of the La Liga standings under the management of Jose Mourinho, who rotated his squad with five changes from the midweek lineup. Málaga failed to convert their limited chances, including a VAR-overturned penalty claim.

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