Mbappe Ballon d'Or? Real Madrid Faces Malaga & Barcelona Hosts Rayo Vallecano | The Give N Go presented by Verizon

Hosts Renoso and Soltero open the episode discussing the excitement surrounding La Liga's title race, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona off to dominant starts following their respective victories on matchday 2. They emphasize that both teams' offensive prowess makes them virtually unbeatable against their weekend opponents.

For Real Madrid vs Málaga at the Bernabéu, the hosts note Málaga's return to La Liga after an 8-year absence. They praise Málaga's young offensive talent, particularly 22-year-old Chupé who scored 25 goals in the second division last season, but acknowledge Madrid's overwhelming superiority. The discussion focuses on Madrid's near-perfect start, with Mbappé's hat-trick against Real Sociedad and Bellingham's impressive performances highlighted as key factors. They debate whether Bellingham could be a Ballon d'Or frontrunner and discuss Mbappé's potential to finally win the award this season if he maintains his current form. The hosts predict Madrid will win 3-1 or 4-1, with specific predictions for Mbappé and Guler to score.

For Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, they emphasize Barcelona's two clean sheets in their opening matches as a notable defensive achievement. They discuss Rayo's new coach Benyat San José replacing Iñigo Pérez, noting the pressure on the new manager to maintain Rayo's success from recent seasons. The focus shifts to Barcelona's emerging offensive talents, particularly praising Fermin López's development and direct playing style, comparing his effectiveness to Phil Foden. They discuss Lamine Yamal's seemingly nonchalant approach to finishing chances and suggest this may be a byproduct of Barcelona's overwhelming dominance making individual stats less critical. Predictions range from 3-0 to 4-1 for Barcelona.

For Atlético Madrid vs Sevilla, the hosts highlight Sevilla's impressive two-win start despite being a team that flirted with relegation the past two seasons. They discuss Sevilla's dramatic fall from a 20-year period of consistent top-10 finishes and Europa League dominance to recent struggles. The conversation addresses Atlético's current drama surrounding Julián Álvarez, who has skipped training sessions in a contract dispute. The hosts argue Atlético cannot afford to drop points given Madrid and Barcelona's strong starts, and predict a 2-1 Atlético victory despite the away fixture and team turmoil.