on 19In Real Madrid vs Osasuna live Match, Real Madrid beat Osasuna 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the opening match of La Liga August 2025, and it was a confrontational but successful welcome for Xabi Alonso's first time in the league as a manager.
Highlights From Yesterday's match -
1.In Real Madrid vs Osasuna live Match, Kylian Mbappé gave Real Madrid the lead in the 51st minute by winning a penalty and scoring it himself in the second half. (1-0)
2.This was Xabi Alonso's first match in La Liga, and he made a winning start
3.Real controlled the match in the first half but could not score; better performance was seen in the second half
4.In stoppage time of the match, Osasuna's Abel Bretones was sent off with a straight red card for a non-existent clash after a penalty
5.Real Madrid maintains record of avoiding defeat on Opening Day for 17th consecutive season
Real Madrid won 1-0 - their only goal was scored by Mbappé from a penalty. He himself scored a penalty by winning a foul and also converted it
Kylian Mbappé Perfomance
In Real Madrid vs Osasuna live Match, Mbappé put in a stellar performance for Real Madrid yesterday — winning and converting penalties and playing a central role in shaping the result. His dribbling, final-third presence and key passes made him the standout player of the match. His performance was highly appreciated by both media and fans.
1.Mbappé had the most take-ons in the match (8 dribbles)— top dribbling metric
2.58 of his touches were in the final third; and his total touches were also the most in his attacking line
3.He made 11 progressive carries (runs that carry the ball forward), and distributed 2 passes
4.Their pass completion rate was also quite good (89.4%)
Alonso Perfomace
1. In Real Madrid vs Osasuna live Match, Alonso led the team in his La Liga debut and used a strong "pressing and energy" starting tactic that was markedly different from Carlo Ancelotti's style
2. Alonso clearly emphasised to his players the team's new potential identity, based on possession and pressing
3. Several new players—such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras—were introduced into the line-up during the match, and Alonso praised their calm and flawless performances
Dean Huijsen Played Well
1. Played at centre-back and looked very composed and confident.
2. Stopped Osasuna's counter-attacks repeatedly and was very reliable in passing.
3. Moved forward several times and provided progressive passes that helped the midfield and attack.
4. Did not panic at all in the match, looked much more mature than his age.
Álvaro Carreras
1. Played as left-back and created a great balance between defence and attack.
2. Supported Mbappé and Brahim Díaz on several occasions by making overlapping runs.
3. Cleared the ball safely under pressure, made no major mistakes.
4. Statistically, Carreras completed the most progressive carries.
Arda Güler's performance
1. Kept excellent control of the ball while playing in midfield.
2. Was accurate in passing and helped control the tempo of the game.
3. Provided key passes on several occasions which allowed Mbappé and Brahim Díaz to create chances.
4. Stretched the Osasuna defence with his dribbling and ability to create space.
5. Tactically executed Xabi Alonso's plans well - got back in when needed and helped in defence.
Match Strategies and Predictions
Real Madrid: Alonso intends to speak through silence—his team will raise their voices through performance
Reuter. Despite early restrictions and injuries, they have a high-profile striker and young talent who can liven up a match.
Osasuna: Lisci has said he wants to play with all his might at the Bernabéu and has plans to pierce Madrid if tactics are implemented precisely
Possible topics and points of interest-Injured players, not cheap but capable young players like Mastantuono expected to get a chance
conclusion
Real Madrid started off brightly with hard work and tactical control. Mbappé's penalty goal was decisive, while Huijsen and Carreras contributed above-average performances in mid-field and defence.The team kept possession throughout the match, but Osasuna's strong defence only managed one goal. The management of Xabi Alonso and the introduction of young players have raised hopes that Real Madrid can take a strong step towards success this time.
