Real Oviedo 0, Real Madrid 2

MADRID (Interstat) — Real Madrid opened its La Liga campaign with a 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday afternoon at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, a result that validated the pre-match projections of the Interstat game simulator but required a patient approach to break down a stubborn visiting defense. Gonzalo García put the home side ahead in the 44th minute, finishing a sequence that began with a threaded pass from the midfield. The goal came just before halftime, giving Real Madrid a narrow advantage after a first half in which it controlled possession but found few clear chances against a compact… Read more...