{
  "id": 4474118,
  "title": "Bellingham and Mbappe on target as Real romp past Malaga",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/bellingham-and-mbappe-on-target-as-real-romp-past-malaga",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T18:08:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/bellingham-and-mbappe-on-target-as-real-romp-past-malaga/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Malaga at the Bernabeu, propelling them to the top of La Liga with three consecutive wins. In a resounding display, Jose Mourinho's side showcased their superiority, netting goals from Jude Bellingham, Alfonso Herrero's own goal, Kylian Mbappe, and Arda Guler. Notably, the former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold made his first start of the new season, displaying his trademark passing skills. Jude Bellingham, who had praised Mourinho for allowing him more freedom in the build-up to the match, set the tone for Real Madrid's opening goal. His well-executed run into the box and precise finish past Alfonso Herrero's legs proved decisive. Bellingham also played a pivotal role in Real Madrid's second goal, while luck eluded him in the buildup to a third. Malaga's hopes of a comeback were dashed on the half-hour mark when Mbappe capitalized on Alexander-Arnold's cross with a clinical strike. Despite Malaga coming close to scoring a consolation goal through Rafael Rodriguez, who hit the post, VAR ruled out the goal after a handball call was overturned. In the end, Arda Guler sealed the victory with a well-taken tap-in from Vinicius Junior's cross in the stoppage time.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 victory over Malaga at the Bernabeu, as Jose Mourinho’s side moved top of La Liga with a dominant display to make it three wins from three. Jude Bellingham, Alfonso Herrero’s own goal, and a strike each from Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler completed a fine afternoon’s work in the […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain perfect start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/real-madrid-cruise-past-malaga-4-0-to-maintain-perfect-start",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:07:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Bellingham, Mbappe fire as Real Madrid ease to 4-0 Malaga win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/bellingham-mbappe-fire-as-real-madrid-ease-to-4-0-malaga-win",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:18:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "El mejor Bellingham está de vuelta e impulsa al Real Madrid ante el Málaga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/el-mejor-bellingham-esta-de-vuelta-e-impulsa-al-real-madrid-ante-el",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:34:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}