Real Madrid rout Malaga 4-0 to go top of the table

Real Madrid continued their perfect start in La Liga 2026/27 with a 4-0 win over Malaga at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (30/8), moving to the top of the provisional standings. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a solo effort, and Madrid's pressure led to an own goal by goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero seven minutes later. Kylian Mbappe made it 3-0 in the 30th minute with a volley from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross. After a quieter second half, Arda Guler sealed the win in injury time after exchanging passes with Vinicius Junior. The result leaves Madrid on 9 points from three matches, two ahead of Atletico Madrid and Alaves, while Barcelona are fourth with 6 points and a game in hand.