Real Madrid’s La Liga campaign got off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe made his home debut for the Spanish champions but failed to find the net.
Madrid struggled to create chances in the first half, but they broke the deadlock after the break through Fede Valverde’s deflected free-kick. Substitute Brahim Diaz doubled the lead with a lobbed finish in the 88th minute, and debutant Endrick added a third in stoppage time.
Mbappe, who joined Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, had a quiet game. He had a few chances to score, but he was denied by Valladolid goalkeeper Karl Hein.
Despite Mbappe’s lack of goals, Madrid were comfortable winners. They dominated possession and created several chances. They will be hoping that Mbappe can find his scoring boots soon, but for now, they will be happy with the three points.
Valladolid, meanwhile, were unlucky not to get something from the game. They defended well for long periods, but they were eventually undone by Madrid’s quality. They will be hoping to bounce back when they host Real Betis next weekend.
