Real Madrid defeats Malaga four to zero in LaLiga match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Real Madrid secured a 4-0 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, August 31. The match featured a debut start for Marc Cucurella, who played the full 90 minutes at left-back. Supported by a double pivot of Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga, Cucurella completed 50 passes, recovered the ball five times, and won two tackles during the match. Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham also contributed to the team victory. Manager Jose Mourinho indicated that Cucurella, who is competing with Alvaro Carreras for the position, is now a primary option in the defensive lineup. The club looks to evaluate if the defender can maintain this performance against upcoming opponents.
- •Real Madrid finished with a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- •Marc Cucurella played the full 90 minutes in his first start for the club.
- •The defender recorded five ball recoveries and won both attempted tackles.
- •Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham featured in the win.
- •Jose Mourinho is weighing his options between Marc Cucurella and Alvaro Carreras at left-back.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid summer signing wins over fans and teammates after just 161 minutes under Mourinho
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Stats: Real Madrid summer signing’s masterclass performance vs Malaga
"Marc Cucurella did not have to wait long to make an impression at Real Madrid.The 28-year-old summer signing had to wait until the third matchday of the 2026/27 La Liga season for his first start unde...
"Marc Cucurella got the start Jose Mourinho had been building toward, and he delivered exactly the kind of performance that justifies it.Real Madrid thrashed Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:25 PMReal Madrid summer signing wins over fans and teammates after just 161 minutes under Mourinho
Marc Cucurella did not have to wait long to make an impression at Real Madrid.The 28-year-old summer signing had to wait until the third matchday of the 2026/27 La Liga season for his first start unde...
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:45 AMStats: Real Madrid summer signing’s masterclass performance vs Malaga
Marc Cucurella got the start Jose Mourinho had been building toward, and he delivered exactly the kind of performance that justifies it.Real Madrid thrashed Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with ...
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