Real Madrid beat Malaga CF 4-0 in La Liga, using their 4-2-3-1 to control territory and create the clearer chances against Malaga’s 4-4-2. Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe each scored, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero was also credited with a goal in a match that finished decisively in Madrid’s favour. The home side had 56% possession and produced 19 shots, with eight on target, compared with Malaga’s 14 attempts and one on target. Madrid’s 2.62 xG reflected their sustained attacking edge, while Malaga generated 0.71 xG despite carrying some threat in open play. The visitors’ goalkeeper faced eight shots on target and recorded a 50% save rate, conceding four goals from a post-shot xG against of 3.26. At the other end, Madrid’s goalkeeper saved the only shot on target faced, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Madrid’s early league form looks commanding.