Real Madrid’s Bellingham and Mbappe-led burst leaves Malaga reeling

Real Madrid produced a devastating spell of attacking football against Malaga at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, scoring three times in 11 minutes to take firm control of their La Liga meeting.

Jude Bellingham was the central figure in the opening stages, while Kylian Mbappe once again made his mark in front of goal as Real Madrid turned a competitive contest into a one-sided affair before the half-hour mark.

Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a solo run that took him through the Malaga defence. After creating space for himself, the Real Madrid midfielder struck a well-placed shot into the net to give the home side the lead.

Malaga’s players immediately appealed for a foul in the build-up, arguing that Bellingham had broken the rules during the move. The referee, however, stood by the decision and allowed the goal to stand.

The England international was involved again seven minutes later as Real Madrid doubled their advantage. Bellingham met the ball with a powerful header, sending it towards the goal. A Malaga player tried to prevent it from crossing the line, but the ball struck goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero in the back before ending up in the net.

That own goal gave Real Madrid a two-goal cushion and underlined the pressure being applied to Malaga’s defence. Bellingham’s influence was clear across the crucial passage of play, first with his individual effort and then with the header that led to the second goal.

Real Madrid completed their rapid scoring sequence in the 30th minute. Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered an excellent cross into the area, and Mbappe took advantage of the opportunity to add a third.

The goal effectively settled the contest during a remarkable 11-minute spell in which Real Madrid found the net three times. Their early dominance was reflected in the scoreline, with Malaga struggling to contain the speed and quality of the home side’s attacks.

Bellingham’s contribution stood out in a performance that also featured another finish from Mbappe, whose instinct for finding the net was again evident. The combination of the two players gave Real Madrid a decisive advantage before the game had reached the half-hour point.

The match therefore became a showcase for Real Madrid’s attacking strength at Santiago Bernabeu, with Bellingham and Mbappe providing the decisive moments. Three goals in the opening 30 minutes left the home side in command and Malaga facing a substantial challenge after conceding in quick succession.