Bellingham and Mbappe Lead Mourinho's Real Madrid to 4-0 Win Over Malaga

Real Madrid cruised past Malaga with a 4-0 win at the Bernabeu, maintaining their perfect start in La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Both Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe were pivotal in the dominant display that keeps Madrid on top of the league.

Bellingham’s Brilliant Performance

The England midfielder was the star of the match, scoring a stunning goal in the 19th minute. Picking up the ball 35 yards from goal, Bellingham dribbled past three defenders before calmly finishing past Malaga’s goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero. His impact continued when, seven minutes later, he helped double the lead. After a shot was saved, Bellingham’s follow-up header caused the ball to deflect off the keeper and cross the line for an own goal.

Mbappe and Guler Seal the Win

Kylian Mbappe made sure the game was wrapped up well before halftime. Following a recent hat-trick against Real Sociedad, the French forward volleyed a precise finish into the bottom-left corner after receiving a perfect cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who returned to the starting lineup among five changes by Mourinho. In stoppage time, substitute Arda Guler added the final touch, slotting home after a swift counter-attack involving Vinicius Jr.

• Possession: Real Madrid 56.7%
• Shots: Real Madrid 19, Malaga 14
• Score: Real Madrid 4 - Malaga 0

This result solidifies Madrid as strong contenders this season as they aim to unseat Barcelona.

Mourinho Praises Bellingham and Front Trio Chemistry

"He is an incredible player," Mourinho said about Bellingham. "He demands a lot from himself and others. I didn’t want him defending almost like a second left-back."

Addressing rumors about tension among his attacking trio, Mourinho dismissed them, stating, "Very, very good players want to play together because they share the same speed of thought and quality. There is empathy and collective work. They are all very good." The manager seems to have found a balanced setup for his stars.

Bellingham commented on Mourinho’s influence: "I feel greater freedom again, deciding when to drop back, push forward, or make runs into the box. This position lets me show all my abilities."

Mourinho’s Perfect Start and Future Challenges

Since returning this summer, Mourinho has breathed new life into Real Madrid. The team currently leads La Liga with nine points from three games. Yet, Mourinho remains cautious, concerned about maintaining momentum through the upcoming three-week international break, which could disrupt the squad’s rhythm.