Overview
- Real Madrid opened the season with a 1-0 home win at the Santiago Bernabéu, decided by Kylian Mbappé’s 51st-minute penalty.
- Juan Cruz fouled Mbappé in the box and the forward converted from the spot, with Osasuna later finishing with 10 men after Abel Bretones saw a late red card.
- Xabi Alonso’s first LaLiga match as Madrid coach featured three new starters in defense: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras.
- Franco Mastantuono, 18, made his official debut off the bench to a loud ovation and forced a save late, as questions surfaced over his listing with Castilla despite a first-team presentation.
- Miguel Galán said the registration could be challenged for mala fe and any complaint from Osasuna must be filed within 24 hours, while Madrid managed several absences including injuries to Camavinga, Endrick, Bellingham and Mendy, plus Rüdiger’s suspension.