Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga, with Federico Valverde scoring the opening goal. Despite Kylian Mbappe making his Santiago Bernabeu debut for Madrid, he was unable to find the net as Valladolid’s defense proved to be challenging for the French striker. Valverde opened the scoring with a deflected free-kick, followed by late goals from substitutes Brahim Diaz and debutant Endrick.
In the first half, Madrid struggled to create chances but improved after the break to secure their first win of the season. They had previously drawn with Real Mallorca in their opening match. However, the team still lacked fluency in attack under the management of Carlo Ancelotti. The win kept them two points behind Barcelona, who had secured a victory over Athletic Bilbao.
Valverde expressed his satisfaction with his defensive work and contribution to the team’s goals. Mbappe, on the other hand, missed several opportunities to score, with Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein making a crucial save. Despite his previous success in the UEFA Super Cup, Mbappe has yet to find the back of the net in La Liga. Ancelotti continues to work on refining the team’s attacking strategy to unlock the potential of their star forwards.
Diaz sealed Madrid’s victory with a well-executed lobbed finish in the 88th minute, while Endrick marked his debut with a goal in stoppage time. The young Brazilian forward capitalized on a pass from Valverde to secure the win in style. Madrid fans are hopeful that Mbappe will soon showcase his goal-scoring prowess in La Liga, as the team looks to maintain their momentum in the league. With Ancelotti at the helm, Madrid aims to continue their winning streak and compete for the top spot in the Spanish league.
