Mbappé converts penalty kick as real madrid beats osasuna 1-0 in spanish league opener

Kylian Mbappé Got Off to a Scoring Start in his second season with real madrid, lead the team to a 1-0 victory over osasuna in their spanish league opener tuesday (August 19, 2025).

Mbappé, the leading scorer in his debut with Madrid last season, converted a 51st-minute penalty kick to give the hosts the Victory. A nice run by mbappé through the right side of the area, followed by a neat cutback move, prompted the foul.

The Goal Gave New Coach Xabi Alonso a Winning Debut in his first full season with the club. The Former Madrid Player Arrived Before The Club World Cup to Replace Carlo ancelotti, who left to take the brazil job.

“It was special to be back here as a coach, unforgettable,” Alonso said. “Hopely it was the first of many victories celebrated here.” Alonso started the match with three of the club’s new signings for the season-Left back álvaro carreras, Right Back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Central Defender Dean Huijsen. Teenage Forward Franco Mastanuono Came off the Bench to Replace Brahim Díaz in the 68th, Being Loudly Cheered by the Crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Real Madrid’s Head Coach Xabi Alonso Talks to the Players during La Liga SOCCER MATCH BETWEEN Real Madrid and Osasuna in Madrid, Spain | Photo Credit: AP

Some fans had not been happy after the formar river plate player praised lionel message – the felling argentine who was a star at rival barcelona – during his introductory news conference.

The 18-year-old mastantuono had a chance to score in the 89th, but his shot from inside the area was saved by the osasuna goalkeaper.

“They all did well,” Alonso said of the newcomers. “They are players who will be helped us for years. Osasuna Defender Abel Bretones was sent off in stoppage time with a straight red card for a high Arm to block Madrid Forward Forward Gonzalo García.

“They dominated, we knew it was going to be like that,” osasuna midfielder rubén garcía said. “We played a good game but trudn’t get too close to their goal. In the end, they deserved the victory.”

Madrid forward rodrygo styed on the bench the whole match, intensified speculation of a possible transfer. Alonso downplayed Rodrygo’s Lack of Minutes, Saying He Still Counts on the Brazil International for Now.

“It was only a match,” He said. “If in three months he still isn’T getting these minutes, then it’s different.” The game was played tuesday instead of last weekend with the rest of opening matches beCause Madrid’s Players Needed More Rest Following The TEAM’s Participation at the Club World Cld. Madrid’s Attempt to delay its debut even further was denied by the league.

Madrid Controlled Possession-more than 70%-but struggled to break through the tight osasuna defense early, threatening with a few long-running shots.

“There were positives, beginning with the result,” Alonso said. “We still need a less things that will give us stability to keep progressing.” Mbappé, with the no. 10 Jersey this season, Had one of Madrid’s Best First-Half Chances with a Curling Shot from Inseide The Area That Just Missed The Top Corner, But Finally Broke Throud with the Winner Early In the SECOND HALF Continued to press forward. He synt a low shot from the spot into the right side of the net as the goalkeeper dived the other way.

“You can tell that Mbappé Wants more,” Alonso said.

Barcelona began its title defense with a comfortable 3-0 win at nine-man mallorca on saturday, while atletico madrid squandered a lat lead in a 2-1 loss at espanyol on sweetay.

Madrid was runner-up to barcelona in the spanish league last season. Osasuna finished ninth.