Monday 25 / August / 2025
MADRID: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid maintained its perfect start to the season with a 3-0 win away to newly promoted Oviedo.
The home side pushed Madrid hard in front of a packed Carlos Tartiere Stadium but was undone by a controversial call and missed chances at key moments.
Mbappe opened the scoring in the 38th minute after a pass from Aurelien Tchouameni, although Oviedo players protested that the referee had failed to call a foul in the buildup.
Oviedo nearly equalized in the 83rd minute when Kwasi Sibo struck the post. Moments later, Mbappe netted his second after receiving a pass from substitute Vinicius Jr., who then added Madrid's third deep into stoppage time.
Villarreal cruised to a 5-0 home win over Girona after racing to a 4-0 lead inside 28 minutes. Nicolas Pepe struck in the seventh minute before Tajon Buchanan scored twice and Rafa Marin added another. Buchanan completed his hat trick in the second half as Villarreal claimed its first victory of the campaign, while Girona has conceded eight goals in just two games.
Ante Budimir's powerful early header gave Osasuna a 1-0 win at home to Valencia, which played most of the match with 10 men after Jose Gaya was sent off midway through the first half. Valencia pressed late but saw a potential equalizer ruled out for offside.
Espanyol squandered a 2-0 lead away to Real Sociedad. Pere Milla scored in the 10th minute and Javi Puado converted a stoppage-time penalty to put Espanyol 2-0 ahead at the break, but Ander Barrenetxea and Orri Oskarsson struck in the 61st and 69th minutes to salvage a draw for Sociedad.
On Saturday, FC Barcelona came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 away to newly promoted Levante. Ivan Romero and Jose Luis Morales, from the penalty spot, gave Levante a halftime lead before Pedri's long-range strike and Ferran Torres' goal quickly pulled Barcelona level. In stoppage time, Lamine Yamal's cross was deflected into his own net by Unai Elgezabal to complete the comeback.
Atletico Madrid struggled again, drawing 1-1 at home to Elche. Alexander Sorloth scored in the eighth minute for Atletico, but Rafa Mir equalized seven minutes later. Atletico pressed hard after the break but could not find a winner.
Elsewhere, Mallorca needed a late goal to draw 1-1 at home to Celta Vigo, while Betis edged Deportivo Alaves 1-0 on Friday night.
Man United held, Everton enjoy winning debut at new home in Premier League
Manchester United's difficult start to the season continued Sunday as Ruben Amorim's side was held to a 1-1 draw away at Fulham, following its opening-day defeat to Arsenal.
Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for United with the score at 0-0, but his side went ahead in the 58th minute when Leny Yoro's header deflected into the Fulham net.
The home team responded well, with Emile Smith-Rowe volleying in the equalizer in the 73rd minute, shortly after coming on as a substitute. Fulham looked the more likely to win in the closing minutes, but both sides had to settle for a point.
Everton opened its new Hill-Dickinson Stadium in style with a 2-0 win over Brighton. Jack Grealish delivered a standout performance, setting up Iliman Ndiaye for the first-half opener and playing a key role as James Garner doubled the lead in the 52nd minute. Jordan Pickford then saved Danny Welbeck's 73rd-minute penalty to secure the victory.
Crystal Palace was also held to a 1-1 draw at home by Nottingham Forest. Ismaila Sarr put Palace ahead after 37 minutes, before Callum Hudson-Odoi equalized for Forest. Reports in England suggest Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo could lose his job next week following a disagreement with club owner Evangelos Marinakis.
On Saturday, Arsenal cruised to a 5-0 win at home to Leeds United on the same day the club confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Jurrien Timber and Viktor Gyokeres both scored twice, while 15-year-old Max Dowman made his debut. The win was marred by injuries to Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, with Saka's hamstring issue a particular concern.
First-half goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha gave Tottenham a 2-0 win away to Manchester City, who repeated the defensive lapses that proved costly last season.
Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at home, while Burnley recorded its first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland in a clash of newly promoted sides.
On Friday, Chelsea thrashed West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium to increase early-season pressure on West Ham manager Graham Potter.
Newcastle United hosts Liverpool on Monday, with Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak adding extra intrigue to the fixture.
