Mbappe’s Penalty Secures Real Madrid’s 1-0 Win Over Osasuna in La Liga Opener

Quick Summary

• Match Outcome: Real Madrid won 1-0 against Osasuna in its Spanish league opener.
• Key Player: Kylian Mbappé scored the winning goal via a penalty kick in the 51st minute.
• Coaching Debut: Xabi Alonso made a prosperous debut as head coach of Real Madrid following Carlo Ancelotti’s departure to manage Brazil.
• New Signings: Álvaro Carreras, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dean Huijsen started the match; Franco Mastantuono came off the bench later and had one late scoring chance saved.
• Red Card Incident: Osasuna’s Abel Bretones was sent off in stoppage time for a foul on Gonzalo García.
• Speculation Around Rodrygo: Rodrygo remained benched, fueling transfer rumors, though Alonso expressed confidence about his future role in the team.
• Possession & Early Struggles: Madrid controlled over 70% possession but struggled with Osasuna’s defense early on.

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