Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso marked his Santiago Bernabeu return with a narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna, courtesy of Kylian Mbappe 's second-half penalty. After making 236 appearances for Real Madrid as a player, Alonso has now been tasked with revitalising the club from the dugout following an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign under Carlo Ancelotti .

A head-turning statistic, highlighting the on-ball excellence of Real Madrid star Dean Huijsen in the club’s meeting with Osasuna, has come to the fore online.Real Madrid were of course back in

There were mixed emotions and opinions on his exit: many were grateful for his years of service and respected his right to move on, while others were bitter at how it was handled.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso did not use Rodrygo against Osasuna, with Arsenal learning that Los Blancos will sell him this summer.

In the La Liga 2025-26 season opener, Real Madrid will host Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. This is the first league game of the season and the first game of the season for Xabi Alonso being head coach of Real Madrid.

Rodrygo was left on the bench for Real Madrid's La Liga opener but Xabi Alonso insists there's nothing to read into the decision as Arsenal continue to circle for the Brazilian