Real Madrid claimed their first La Liga win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu, though their performance left much to be desired. Federico Valverde, Brahim Díaz, and Endrick provided the goals, but the match exposed lingering issues for the reigning champions.
Kylian Mbappé’s highly anticipated home debut was underwhelming, as the French star struggled to make an impact. Despite dominating possession, Madrid’s first-half efforts were stifled by Valladolid’s deep defensive line, and the absence of Jude Bellingham due to injury further limited their creativity. Mbappé came close early on, but his shot was expertly saved by Karl Hein, setting the tone for a frustrating first 45 minutes.
The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Valverde unleashed a powerful free-kick that found the bottom corner. However, Real Madrid remained shaky, almost conceding an equalizer as Valladolid threatened on the counterattack.
With the game still in the balance, Díaz doubled the lead in the 88th minute with a deft chip over the goalkeeper, and Endrick sealed the win deep into stoppage time with a well-placed strike. Despite the 3-0 scoreline, the match highlighted Madrid’s need to find greater cohesion and balance as they adapt to a new era with Mbappé at the helm.
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