MADRID — Real Madrid extended their flawless start to the La Liga season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Under the management of Jose Mourinho, Los Blancos secured three goals within a span of just over 10 minutes in the first half, setting the tone for a comfortable win against the promoted Andalusian side.

Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a well-executed solo effort, maneuvering past two defenders before slotting the ball through goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero’s legs. Seven minutes later, Bellingham was involved again when Malaga’s Herrero inadvertently deflected a rebound into his own net following a saved attempt by Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe then added a third goal shortly before halftime with a precise volley from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross, marking his fourth goal of the campaign and placing him atop the league's scoring charts.

Real Madrid’s lineup featured several changes from their opening fixtures, as Mourinho gave opportunities to players such as Alexander-Arnold and Marc Cucurella, both making their first starts of the season. Bellingham, established in an advanced midfield role, received a standing ovation upon being substituted in the second half and expressed his satisfaction with the freedom afforded to him by Mourinho’s tactical setup.

Malaga showed signs of life before the break, with Rafa Rodriguez hitting the post and Chupe narrowly missing the target. However, Real Madrid maintained control in the second half, adopting a more measured approach and focusing on game management. Late in the match, substitute Arda Guler capitalized on a pass from Vinicius Junior to score the fourth goal from close range.

Mourinho commented after the game that the team’s second-half strategy centered on maintaining possession at a slower tempo and preventing Malaga from mounting a comeback. “One of our objectives was to keep a clean sheet,” he noted. The victory marked Real Madrid’s third successive win to start the season, reinforcing the confidence around a squad that features the electric attacking trio of Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior.

Elsewhere in La Liga, Deportivo La Coruna recorded their first victory of the campaign with a 3-1 win over Valencia. Athletic Bilbao also notched their first league points, defeating Celta Vigo 2-0 with goals from Alex Berenguer and Robert Navarro.