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Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain Mourinho’s perfect start

Real Madrid extended their winning streak in La Liga with a 4-0 victory over Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu. Jude Bellingham scored and was involved in another goal, while Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler also found the net. Manager Jose Mourinho praised Bellingham as 'an incredible player.'

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Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain Mourinho’s perfect start

Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 4-0 victory over newly promoted Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, securing their third straight league win under returning manager Jose Mourinho.

Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a solo effort, dribbling past several defenders before finishing past Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero. Seven minutes later, Bellingham was involved again as his header led to a second goal, with the ball rebounding off Herrero and into the net after a clearance attempt.

Kylian Mbappe extended the lead in the 30th minute with a volley from a precise cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who returned to the starting lineup as part of five changes made by Mourinho. Malaga had a chance to pull one back before half-time when Rafa 's effort struck the post, leaving the hosts 3-0 up at the break.

After the restart, Real Madrid continued to dominate possession and create chances. Bellingham came close to adding another goal in the 55th minute with a left-footed strike that narrowly missed the target. The visitors were awarded a penalty following a handball incident, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review.

Substitute Arda Guler completed the scoring in stoppage time, finishing off a counter-attack initiated by himself, with Vinicius Jr. providing the assist.

Speaking after the match, Mourinho praised Bellingham, saying: "He is an incredible player." Bellingham said: "I feel greater freedom again, greater freedom to decide when to drop back, when to push forward, or when to make runs into the box."

Real Madrid dominated the match with 7 per cent possession and recorded 19 shots compared to Malaga's 14.

Other La Liga results

Athletic Club claimed their first victory under Edin Terzic with a 2-0 win away to Celta Vigo, with Alex Berenguer and Robert Navarro scoring in the first half.

Valencia's difficult start to the season continued with a 3-1 defeat away to Deportivo la Coruña, conceding two own goals through Cesar Tarrega and Mouctar Diakhaby. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for the home side, while Umar Sadiq got Valencia's goal. Deportivo's Adril Altimira was sent off in stoppage time.

Atletico Madrid won 3-1 away to Sevilla, Levante beat Real Betis 5-2 at home, and Real Sociedad earned a 2-1 home win over Espanyol.

On Friday, Yassir Zabiri scored a first-half hat trick as Racing Santander won 3-2 at home to Elche, while Villarreal lost 1-0 to Deportivo Alaves.

Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano on Monday, while Osasuna host Getafe.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: Emphasizes Real Madrid's comfortable win and Athletic Club's first victory

as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0
Jude Bellingham scored once and assisted in another goal
Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute
Kylian Mbappe finished a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold on the half-hour mark
Arda Guler added a fourth goal in stoppage time
Athletic Club won 2-0 at Celta Vigo
Alex Berenguer and Robert Navarro scored in the first half for Athletic
Valencia lost 3-1 at Deportivo la Coruña
Valencia conceded two own goals through Cesar Tarrega and Mouctar Diakhaby
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for Deportivo
Valencia's goal came from Umar Sadiq
Adril Altimira received a red card for Deportivo in stoppage time
Atletico Madrid won 3-1 at Sevilla
Levante beat Real Betis 5-2
Real Sociedad won 2-1 at home to Espanyol
Yassir Zabiri scored a first-half hat trick for Racing Santander in a 3-2 win over Elche
Villarreal lost 1-0 to Deportivo Alaves
Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano on Monday
Osasuna host Getafe

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NewsX

Framing: Highlights the 4-0 win and the standout performances of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, framing the result as a comfortable cruise.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday to extend their winning streak in La Liga.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a brilliant solo effort, beating multiple defenders before calmly finishing past goalkeeper A. Herrero.
Kylian Mbappe extended Real Madrid's advantage in the 30th minute with a stunning volley, converting Trent Alexander-Arnold's precise cross to score his fourth goal of the season.
Malaga's Rafa's effort in the 43rd minute struck the post, leaving Real Madrid with a 3-0 lead at the break.
Bellingham came close to adding another goal in the 55th minute with a left-footed strike that narrowly missed the target.
Referee Juan Martinez awarded a penalty to Malaga following a handball incident, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review.
Arda Guler scored in stoppage time after finishing off a counter-attack initiated by himself, with Vinicius Jr. providing the assist.
Real Madrid's victory marked their third straight win in La Liga and their second consecutive emphatic home victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The team continued their strong start to the season under manager Jose Mourinho.

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Yardbarker

Framing: The headline emphasizes Bellingham and Mbappe's standout performances and Real Madrid's perfect start under Mourinho

as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute
Bellingham's follow-up header resulted in the ball rebounding off the Malaga goalkeeper and over the line, forcing an own goal
Kylian Mbappe volleyed a cross into the bottom-left corner
Trent Alexander-Arnold provided the assist for Mbappe's goal
Substitute Arda Guler scored in stoppage time
Real Madrid had 7 per cent possession and recorded 19 shots compared to Malaga's 14
Mourinho said of Bellingham: "He is an incredible player."
Bellingham said: "I feel greater freedom again, greater freedom to decide when to drop back, when to push forward, or when to make runs into the box."

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimJude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute for Real Madrid against Malaga.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC, NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 distinct) via NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid maintained their perfect start to La Liga's season with the win over Malaga.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid secured their third straight league victory.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimJose Mourinho made five changes to the Real Madrid starting lineup.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimBellingham collected the ball 35 yards out, dribbled past three defenders and finished past Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero for his opening goal.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid's second goal came when Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero parried a shot and the ball went in off him.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusContested via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimKylian Mbappe scored Real Madrid's third goal in the 30th minute with a volley from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimTrent Alexander-Arnold provided the assist for Mbappe's goal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimBellingham hit the post in the 55th minute.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimBellingham's 55th-minute left-footed strike narrowly missed the target.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimArda Guler scored Real Madrid's fourth goal in stoppage time.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC, NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC, Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimVinicius Jr. provided the assist for Guler's goal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid had 56.7 per cent possession and recorded 19 shots compared to Malaga's 14.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimJose Mourinho said of Bellingham: "He is an incredible player."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimBellingham said: "I feel greater freedom again, greater freedom to decide when to drop back, when to push forward, or when to make runs into the box."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimA penalty awarded to Malaga was overturned after a VAR review.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via NewsX as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimAthletic Club won 2-0 away to Celta Vigo.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimValencia lost 3-1 away to Deportivo la Coruña.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimAtletico Madrid won 3-1 away to Sevilla.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimLevante beat Real Betis 5-2 at home.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimReal Sociedad won 2-1 at home to Espanyol.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimRacing Santander won 3-2 at home to Elche.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimVillarreal lost 1-0 to Deportivo Alaves.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimBarcelona host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
ClaimOsasuna host Getafe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC

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3 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: Lokmat Times, NewsX, Yardbarker 26 claims extracted Version 3 Written 2026-08-31