Real Madrid continued their flawless start to the La Liga season on Sunday, cruising to a 4-0 home win over promoted Málaga. The reigning champions found the net three times within the opening 30 minutes at the Bernabéu.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a solo effort, followed by an own goal from Málaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero, and a sharp volley from Kylian Mbappé before half-time. Substitute Arda Guler sealed the victory in added time.
This win propels Madrid to nine points from three matches, placing them two points clear of Atlético Madrid and Alavés. Barcelona, currently fourth with six points, is set to host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.
In Serie A, Napoli suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Como. All three goals in that match came in an eventful first half. Meanwhile, Freiburg thumped Werder Bremen 4-1, with Yuito Suzuki scoring a hat-trick.