"Mbappe, Vinicius Shine in Real Madrid's 3-0 La Liga Win Over Oviedo."

"Mbappe, Vinicius Shine in Real Madrid's 3-0 La Liga Win Over Oviedo."

OVI 0-3 RMA HIGHLIGHTS, La Liga 2025-26: Mbappe, Vinicius Goals Give Easy Win to Real Madrid Against Oviedo.

Highlights of the La Liga 2025-26 Match Between Oviedo and Real Madrid Played at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium.

Catch the in-depth highlights and analysis of the Oviedo vs Real Madrid La Liga 2025-26 match, where Real Madrid showcased their attacking prowess to secure a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium.

This encounter marked Real Oviedo's first home game in La Liga since 2001, a historic moment for the newly promoted side, but it was overshadowed by the clinical finishing of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the season, collecting six points from their opening two fixtures without conceding a goal—a feat not achieved in their first two league matches since the 2015-16 campaign.

Real Madrid, coming off a narrow 1-0 win over Osasuna in their opener, arrived in Oviedo with high expectations. The galacticos had undergone significant changes in the offseason, including the appointment of Alonso after a disappointing 2024-25 season that saw them fail to defend their La Liga and Champions League titles.

Alonso, fresh from his successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen where he masterminded an unbeaten Bundesliga title, brought a tactical acumen focused on high pressing and quick transitions. His summer signings—Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, Alvaro Carreras from Manchester United, and young Argentine sensation Franco Mastantuono from River Plate—added depth and youth to an already star-studded squad. The pressure was on to deliver, especially after a rocky Club World Cup earlier in the summer, where injuries and form issues plagued the team.

For Oviedo, this was a dream return to the top flight after promotion from the Segunda Division. Managed by Veljko Paunovic, the Asturian club aimed to make a statement against the giants, relying on a compact defense and counter-attacks. Veterans like Santi Cazorla, at 40 years old, and Leander Dendoncker provided experience, while forwards like Jose Rondon hoped to exploit any Madrid complacency. The Carlos Tartiere Stadium, with a capacity of around 30,000, was buzzing with anticipation, as fans chanted for an upset in what was billed as a David vs. Goliath clash.

Team News and Starting Lineups

Alonso made several notable decisions in his lineup. Thibaut Courtois started in goal, protected by a back four of Dani Carvajal at right-back, Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen at center-back, and Alvaro Carreras at left-back. The midfield was anchored by Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, with young talents Franco Mastantuono on the right wing, Arda Guler in the attacking midfield role, Rodrygo on the left, and Kylian Mbappe leading the line as the central forward.

This selection raised eyebrows, as Vinicius Junior—winner of the 2024 FIFA The Best award—was benched due to a perceived dip in form, a technical decision by Alonso to spark the Brazilian. Trent Alexander-Arnold, still adapting after his summer move, also started on the bench, with Carvajal earning his first league start in 11 months following a lengthy injury layoff last season.

Oviedo lined up in a defensive 3-4-3 formation: Aaron Escandell in goal, a back three of David Costas, Dani Calvo, and Oier Luengo, with Nacho Vidal at right midfield, Kwasi Sibo and Leander Dendoncker in central midfield, Rahim Alhassane at left midfield, Luca Ilic on the right wing, Jose Rondon up top, and Ilyas Chaira on the left wing. Paunovic's strategy was clear: pack the midfield to frustrate Madrid's creative players and look for opportunities on the break.

Real Madrid's bench included impact players like Vinicius Junior, Brahim Diaz, Dani Ceballos, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Gonzalo Garcia, while Oviedo had substitutes such as Haissem Hassan, Federico Vinas, Ovie Ejaria, Josip Brekalo, and the legendary Cazorla ready to influence the game.

First Half: Madrid Dominate but Struggle to Break Through

The match kicked off at 9:30 p.m. local time on August 24, 2025, under floodlights at the Carlos Tartiere. From the outset, Real Madrid asserted their dominance, controlling possession and pressing high to force errors from Oviedo. In the 2nd minute, the home fans made their presence felt, roaring as Oviedo held firm against early Madrid probes. Everything pointed to a Madrid win, but football's unpredictability lingered in the air.

In the 3rd minute, Rodrygo cut in from the left and unleashed a low shot that took a deflection and went out for a corner. Madrid failed to capitalize on the set-piece, but it set the tone for their attacking intent. Alonso's side was patient, building from the back with Tchouameni and Valverde dictating the tempo. Carvajal, making his comeback, looked sharp, overlapping effectively.

By the 5th minute, the surprise inclusions were evident. Carvajal's selection over Alexander-Arnold was justified as the Spaniard provided stability, while Rodrygo, amid transfer rumors linking him to moves away from the club, started in place of Vinicius on the left. Alonso had emphasized in pre-match comments that he counted on Rodrygo, stating, "He is a Real Madrid player and we are going to have a conversation with everyone because they deserve it. He is a spectacular player and we will need him." The Brazilian was lively, constantly probing with low curlers from the edge of the box.

Oviedo, pegged back as expected, defended compactly. In the 10th minute, Madrid had yet to create a clear-cut chance, but their pressure was relentless. Mastantuono, the 18-year-old Argentine making his first start, impressed with his energy and maturity. Alonso had praised him pre-match: "I think he's doing well... Everyone is really excited; we know how important this year is." In the 15th minute, Mastantuono barged into the box and went down under pressure, appealing for a penalty, but the referee waved play on.

Madrid's dominance continued, but Oviedo's defense held. In the 17th minute, Rodrygo twisted and turned but couldn't find space. Valverde tried a long-range shot in the 22nd minute, easily caught by Escandell. Oviedo's rare counter in the 24th minute saw Dendoncker attempt a lob from distance, but Courtois collected comfortably.

The breakthrough came in the 37th minute. Tchouameni won the ball with a strong challenge on Dendoncker—deemed legal after a VAR check—and Madrid transitioned quickly. Guler played a precise pass to Mbappe, who took a sublime first touch, entered the box, and slotted a clinical finish into the far corner. OVI 0-1 RMA! Mbappe's goal, his third in two league games, underlined his importance. Since the start of the previous season, Mbappe had scored 47 goals in all competitions, more than any player in Europe's top five leagues. Alonso had called him a "fundamental element" pre-match, saying, "The better the pieces fit together will be one of the keys to the season."

Oviedo nearly responded in the 36th minute when Rodrygo shot from a tight angle, saved by Escandell, with Guler's rebound cleared off the line by Luengo. Madrid led 1-0 at halftime, but their dominance (65% possession) hadn't yielded more goals. Half-time score: OVI 0-1 RMA.

Half-Time Analysis

At the break, Real Madrid's control was evident, but their lack of ruthlessness in the final third echoed issues from their opener against Osasuna. Alonso's side had 13 shots to Oviedo's 2, but only 4 on target. Oviedo's packed midfield stifled Madrid's creativity, forcing long shots. Mbappe's brace potential loomed, while Oviedo needed more adventure. Alonso, in his post-Osasuna comments, had noted the need for "freshness in the final third," a sentiment applicable here.

Second Half: Mbappe and Vinicius Seal the Deal

The second half began with Oviedo substituting Luengo for Hassan at the 46th minute, seeking more attacking threat. Madrid continued pressing, with Valverde firing over from distance in the 49th minute. Tchouameni drove in a low cross in the 51st minute, but Hassan's poor touch gifted possession back to Escandell.

A bland spell ensued until the 58th minute when Tchouameni shot wide from range. Madrid introduced substitutes in the 63rd minute: Brahim Diaz and Vinicius Junior for Mastantuono and Rodrygo. Vinicius, motivated after his benching, brought energy. Rodrygo, subbed off, shared a terse hug with Alonso, amid ongoing speculation about his future.

Oviedo's Luca Ilic earned a yellow in the 66th minute for a foul. Valverde had a golden chance in the 69th minute, but Escandell made a superb save—initially thought a miss, but confirmed as a fingertip touch. Dani Calvo was booked in the 72nd minute for halting Mbappe. Oviedo subbed Ilic and Rondon for Ejaria and Vinas.

As the 75th minute approached, Oviedo enjoyed more possession but created little. Madrid subbed Guler for Garcia in the 74th minute. Vinicius was booked in the 80th minute for simulation after diving in the box.

Oviedo's best chance came in the 82nd minute when Sibo opened his boot for a first-time shot, missing the bottom-left corner narrowly—actually hitting the outside of the post, leaving him with head in hands. Madrid countered immediately: Vinicius charged forward, spotting Mbappe to his left with a precise pass. The Frenchman, unmarked, finished impeccably into the far corner. OVI 0-2 RMA! Mbappe's second, assisted by Vinicius, stretched Oviedo's defense.

Mbappe nearly completed a hat-trick in the 85th minute with a venomous shot parried by Escandell. Hassan tested Courtois in the 88th minute with a shot across goal, saved brilliantly. Madrid subbed Mbappe and Carvajal for Ceballos and Alexander-Arnold in the 88th minute, with Oviedo bringing on Cazorla for Dendoncker in the 89th.

Three minutes of added time were signaled. In the 90+3rd minute, Brahim Diaz's cutback found Vinicius, who slotted coolly into the bottom-right corner. OVI 0-3 RMA! Vinicius, starting on the bench, made a statement with a goal and assist.

Full-time: OVI 0-3 RMA.
Full-Time Report

Real Madrid's class prevailed in a 3-0 win, with Mbappe's brace and Vinicius's late strike securing the points. The visitors dominated with 65% possession, 26 shots (10 on target), and 9 corners, limiting Oviedo to 6 shots (3 on target) and 1 corner. Expected goals (xG) favored Madrid 2.63-0.55, highlighting their efficiency. This result left Madrid level on six points with Villarreal and Barcelona, in third place, while Oviedo remained winless in 19th.

Key Stats

Statistic

Real Oviedo

Real Madrid

Possession

35%

65%


Shots

6

26


Shots on Target

3

10


Corners

1

9


Fouls

8

7


Yellow Cards

2

1


Saves

8

3


xG

0.55

2.63

Player Ratings

Real Oviedo

Aaron Escandell: 6.5 – Made several key saves but couldn't stop the onslaught.
David Costas: 5 – Struggled against Mbappe's movement.

Dani Calvo: 5 – Booked for fouling Mbappe; defensive lapses.
Oier Luengo: 4.5 – Goalline clearance but subbed at half-time.
Nacho Vidal: 5 – Limited going forward.

Kwasi Sibo: 6 – Hit the post; Oviedo's best player.
Leander Dendoncker: 5 – Lost key battle for first goal.
Rahim Alhassane: 5 – Defensive duties prioritized.
Luca Ilic: 5.5 – Booked; some bright moments.
Jose Rondon: 6 – Isolated but worked hard.

Ilyas Chaira: 5.5 – Subbed; minimal impact.
Subs: Hassan 5, Vinas 5, Ejaria 5, Brekalo 5, Cazorla N/A.
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois: 6.5 – Solid saves when called upon.
Dani Carvajal: 6.5 – Strong return; subbed late.

Antonio Rudiger: 6.5 – Dominant in the air.
Dean Huijsen: 6.5 – Impressive debut season continues.
Alvaro Carreras: 6.5 – Steady at left-back.

Federico Valverde: 6 – Missed chance but energetic.
Aurelien Tchouameni: 7 – Key tackle for opener; controlled midfield.
Franco Mastantuono: 6.5 – Lively; impressed Alonso.
Arda Guler: 7 – Assist for first; 94% pass accuracy.

Rodrygo: 5.5 – Threatening but subbed.
Kylian Mbappe: 8 – Brace; clinical finishing (Man of the Match).
Subs: Vinicius Junior 7 – Goal and assist; impactful. Brahim Diaz 6.5 – Assist. Gonzalo Garcia 5, Trent Alexander-Arnold 5, Dani Ceballos 5.
Man of the Match: Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe's brace earned him Man of the Match honors, though Guler's assist and high pass success rate (61/65) made a case. Mbappe's performance exemplified his ambition, as Alonso noted post-Osasuna: "Mbappé... wants to perform better individually and collectively."

Tactical Analysis

Alonso's Madrid employed a 4-2-3-1, emphasizing possession and quick breaks. Their high press forced Oviedo into errors, but early finishing lacked precision. Oviedo's 3-4-3 aimed to crowd the midfield, limiting Madrid to long shots initially. However, once breached, gaps appeared. Substitutes like Vinicius transformed the game, his pace exploiting tired legs. Madrid's defense, bolstered by Huijsen, kept a clean sheet, aligning with Alonso's grind-out-results philosophy from Leverkusen. Oviedo's caution prevented a heavier defeat but highlighted their goal-scoring woes, a concern for survival.