Overview

• After a 28-minute LaLiga debut against Osasuna, Mastantuono registered 28 touches and three recoveries and was warmly applauded at the Bernabéu.
• Xabi Alonso said the player “looks good” with energy and impact, confirmed his inclusion in the squad for Oviedo, and emphasized that the starting XI remains his call.
• Alonso highlighted Mastantuono’s versatility, noting he can play on the last line or as an enganche and is not viewed for a double‑pivot role.
• Real Madrid boosted his profile with a short training clip captioned “Mucha clase, Mastantuono,” as coverage reported his debut has fast-tracked consideration for starts.
• Match previews listed him in a projected front three with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr., though his selection is unconfirmed, and Alonso brushed aside off‑field name chatter to focus on performance.