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Bellingham leads Madrid to another win, Chelsea scores 4 against Brighton

PUBLISHED Aug 30, 2026, 1:25 PM ET

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Real Madrid secured a 4-0 victory over Malaga in La Liga on Sunday, with Jude Bellingham scoring one goal and creating another for José Mourinho's side. Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler also scored in the win, which marked Madrid's third consecutive victory under Mourinho. Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso watched his team defeat Brighton 4-3 in a wild Premier League match. Cole Palmer starred for Chelsea, though Alonso will have concerns about his team's defense. Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after three seasons away, playing Augsburg later Sunday. Inter Milan visited Cagliari in Serie A after a 4-1 opening rout of Monza. In Belgium, Gent handed Club Brugge its first defeat of the season with a 2-1 win. The match reports are based on league and team announcements.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On August 1 2025 Bundesliga season began with Bayern Munich as dominant champion.
On May 1 2025 Xabi Alonso left Real Madrid by mutual consent.
On July 1 2025 José Mourinho returned to Real Madrid as head coach.
On August 1 2026 Real Madrid spent $140 million on Yan Diomandé.
On August 1 2026 Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers for £117 million.
On August 1 2026 Emi Martínez transfer to Chelsea was announced.
On August 1 2026 Schalke 04 returned after three seasons away.
On August 1 2026 Inter Milan opened Serie A with 4-1 victory.
On August 1 2026 Club Brugge won first three league games unbeaten.
On August 1 2026 Sporting Charleroi won four of four matches.
On August 30 2026 Real Madrid beat Malaga 4-0 at home.
On August 30 2026 Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-3 in Premier League.
On August 30 2026 Jude Bellingham scored and assisted for Madrid.
On August 30 2026 Schalke made Bundesliga return against Augsburg.
On August 30 2026 Inter Milan visited Cagliari in Serie A.
On August 30 2026 Gent beat Club Brugge 2-1 in Belgium.
On September 8 2026 Champions League league phase begins September 8-10.
On October 26 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony scheduled for October 26.
On May 1 2027 Premier League title race likely remains competitive.
On May 1 2027 Real Madrid expected to challenge for La Liga.

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Possible long-term US impact: Limited; may affect US viewership of European soccer broadcasts.
Most affected groups: US-based soccer fans following European leagues and players.
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