A Promising League Opener

Real Madrid kicked off its 2025-2026 La Liga⁣ season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The decisive⁤ goal came from a ⁣51st-minute penalty kick​ expertly converted by Kylian Mbappé, securing ​three crucial points for new manager Xabi Alonso.

Alonso Praises Mbappé’s Drive

Following the match, Xabi Alonso lauded the mindset of ‌his star forward, Kylian ‍Mbappé, who was⁣ also named man of the match. Alonso, who succeeded Carlo Ancelotti after a trophy-less season that saw rivals FC Barcelona claim dominance, emphasized Mbappé’s unwavering⁢ ambition.

“Kylian,⁢ after a very good first year, shows he wants to achieve even more. I don’t know if it’s linked to the new number⁤ or simply his ambition to ‍win, but ⁢he⁣ wants to⁢ deliver a better individual and collective performance and⁤ inspire his teammates.”

Alonso continued, highlighting Mbappé’s daily dedication: “We see his desire on a daily basis.‌ Today,‍ he created the decisive situations that allowed us to win the ⁣match.”

Looking ahead: ‌Real oviedo Awaits

Real Madrid will continue its La Liga campaign on Sunday, August 24th, with​ a 9:30 p.m.match against newly promoted Real Oviedo. This will‌ be another possibility ​for Mbappé and Alonso to‌ build​ momentum and establish Real Madrid as a⁢ force to be‍ reckoned with⁢ this season.