News Focus
- Real Madrid secured a 2-0 home win against Real Oviedo in La Liga on Thursday evening.
- Gonzalo García opened the scoring before Jude Bellingham added a second goal late in the match.
- The victory came after a disappointing defeat to Barcelona in El Clásico last weekend.
- Several senior players received a hostile reception from fans at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- The result keeps Real Madrid’s title hopes alive with only a few matches remaining in the season.
Real Madrid put their El Clásico disappointment behind them with a solid 2-0 win over Real Oviedo at the Santiago Bernabéu. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, with young striker Gonzalo García and midfielder Jude Bellingham finding the net.
The goalkeeper enjoyed a quiet night between the posts, though he produced a crucial stop to deny Haissem Hassan in the second period. His reflexes prevented Oviedo from getting back into the contest.
In defence, the full-back showed promise when pushing forward but found the going tough against Oviedo’s Rahim Alhassane. Raúl Asencio delivered a steady display and appears to be finishing the campaign in excellent form. David Alaba made a surprise start in what could be his final home appearance, and the Austrian put in a respectable shift. Another defender combined solid work at the back with an adventurous trivela shot that forced a fine save from Aaron Escandell.
The midfield saw Aurélien Tchouameni return to the starting line-up after his recent clash with Fede Valverde. He patrolled the centre of the pitch with his usual authority. Eduardo Camavinga also got a rare start, though he struggled to influence the game. The news that he will miss the 2026 World Cup with France came on the same day as this subdued performance.
Going forward, Arda Güler posed the biggest danger to the visitors for the second match running. His clever pass created the opening goal for García, who led the line superbly. The young forward linked play well in the early stages and took his chance clinically before half-time.
Bellingham started brightly but faded as the contest wore on. Some supporters directed boos at him, which appeared to affect his confidence. The England international did manage to score the decisive second goal, converting an assist from Kylian Mbappé. The French striker entered the pitch to loud jeers in the 69th minute, yet he looked sharp after injury and set up the goal that sealed the three points.
Other substitutes included a veteran defender who may leave the club this summer, plus young midfielder Mario Martín and winger Víctor Yáñez. The latter had a quiet cameo and could also depart when the transfer window opens.
Despite the negative atmosphere from sections of the home crowd, Carlo Ancelotti’s side secured the points they needed to stay in the title race.