Carreras shines for Oviedo v Real Madrid after Benfica exit (Video) | OneFootball

A month and a half after leaving Benfica, Álvaro Carreras has been making himself known to Real Madrid fans and, in the 3-0 victory against Oviedo, once again showcased his quality and technique on the field. The former Benfica full-back, despite not scoring or assisting, was important in both the defensive and offensive maneuvers of the Merengues.

In the second round of La Liga, the young Spaniard appeared even more integrated into his new team, after already shining in his official debut against Osasuna, where Xabi Alonso, coach of Los Blancos, made a point of praising the performance of the former Benfica number 3.

At Real Oviedo’s ground, which has returned to the top tier of Spanish football, Carreras started on the left side of defense and ended up playing the entire match. In the first half, the Spaniard saw Kyllian Mbappé open the scoring in the 37th minute, giving the Merengues a slim lead at halftime.

In the second half, Real Madrid came out strong and managed to extend their lead, sealing the victory against Oviedo. The second goal for Los Blancos was scored by Mbappé, who netted his brace in the 83rd minute. Already in stoppage time, Vinícius Jr., who came on during the match, made it 3-0 in the 90+3’.

With this win, the team from the Spanish capital continues its positive start to the competition, racking up two victories in two official matches. With six points, Real Madrid sits in third place in the standings, level on points with rivals Barcelona and the surprising Villarreal.

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