Xabi Alonso labeled the display of Real Madrid “a complete and very solid version” while his side continued their winning start in Laliga and Real Oviedo 3-0 defeated in the Carlos Tartiere Stadium.
Kylian Mbappe yielded a brace, while Vinicius Junior entered the act in the second half of the interruption.
Los Blancos had not been playing Oviedo in a competitive fixture for more than 20 years, where the last meeting Madrid 4-0 saw winners in a Copa del Rey-equal game in 2002.
The goals of Mbappe meant that the Frenchman scored in each of his last seven games in Laliga (12 goals), his longest scoring series in the competition.
After the emphatic display, for his part, Xabi Alonso was enthusiastic about the perseverance of his team: “I analyze the victory of the game. We had a very good match. In the first half we had a very good pace with and without the ball and we had control.
“Sometimes it was difficult because Oviedo was closed, but the rhythm was very good. In the second half we might have lost a little. Oviedo pushed forward and it was difficult for us to maintain the pace.
“We stole the ball from their defense, we took the ball around and the second goal gave us peace. It was a complete and very solid performance away from home, with a great attitude of the team with and without the ball. I was very satisfied.”
With uncertainty about the future of Vinicius, after the negotiations of contract renewal were reportedly stuck, the Brazilian star started the game on the couch, when Rodrygo got the nod from Alonso “he” he [Vinicius] Did it do very well when he came up. He was decisive in both goals. I am happy for him. We need everyone. Those who start, those who come from the bank. There will be many games for everyone, “said Alonso.
“It depends on what we need in terms of the game, the workload and the opposition. I have not made a decision for the following month. I am going to see how we recover and to ensure that people feel important and ready to start, get from the bank or to be in the next game. This is important for the stability of the team's performance.
“We have twenty-out players in the team and I am going to try to get the best out of all. Sometimes you can have a few minutes and be important, today Vini was important. My intention is that everyone contributes to the team. That will be the norm.