Real Madrid ensured they banished old demons on Sunday after beating Real Oviedo 3-0 to make it two wins from two games in 2025/26. Xabi Alonso's men were looking for their first win against the hosts on the road since 1952, and the manager handed Franco Mastantuono and Rodrygo the start, opting to bench Vinicius Junior.

Real Madrid have six points from a possible six at the start of the new La Liga season, enjoying an eventual 3–0 win over Real Oviedo on the road on Sunday night.

With another win and more goals from Kylian Mbappe to defeat Real Oviedo 3-0 on Sunday, it looks like things are going well for Xabi Alonso as he takes over Real Madrid. They're winning while he faces his first challenge as manager,