Real Madrid rout Malaga 4-0 as Arda Güler strikes late
07:02, 31/08/2026, Monday
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Arda Guler of Real Madrid CF celebrates his goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Malaga CF at Bernabeu Stadium on August 30, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid maintained their perfect LaLiga start with a commanding 4-0 victory over newly promoted Malaga at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, as Türkiye international Arda Güler came off the bench to score his first goal of the season in stoppage time and put the finishing touches on an impressive display from the hosts.
Early control
Real Madrid maintained their perfect LaLiga start with a 4-0 victory over Malaga at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, with Türkiye international Arda Güler scoring his first goal of the season in stoppage time, according to Anadolu Agency. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a solo effort before Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero turned the ball into his own net seven minutes later following a penalty area scramble.
Hosts pull away
Kylian Mbappe extended the lead to 3-0 in the 30th minute, finishing a move created by Trent Alexander-Arnold as the hosts established a commanding advantage before halftime. Malaga were awarded a penalty in the 85th minute but the decision was overturned following a Video Assistant Referee review.
Güler seals victory
Güler replaced Bellingham in the 87th minute and combined with Vinicius Junior in the first minute of added time to calmly slot home the fourth goal and complete the rout. Elsewhere on Sunday, Deportivo La Coruna defeated Valencia 3-1 and Athletic Bilbao secured a 2-0 away win at Celta Vigo.
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