MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso started with Vinícius Júnior on the bench for the Spanish league game at Oviedo on Sunday but the Brazil star still played a decisive role after coming on in the second half, creating one goal and scoring another in a 3-0 win for Madrid.

France striker Kylian Mbappé got a brace for Madrid.

Madrid is one of only three clubs so far with a 100% record after two games but the top spot was taken by Villarreal, which scored five without reply in a crushing win over Girona.

Osasuna beat Valencia 1-0, and Real Sociedad came from two goals down to share the points at home with Espanyol in a 2-2 draw.

Vinícius was replaced by his Brazil teammate Rodrygo, who started a competitive match for the first time since Madrid's opener in the Club World Cup in June,

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