Mbappé & Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid Ambitions & Leadership
- 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.
- Following the match, Xabi Alonso lauded the mindset of his star forward, Kylian Mbappé, who was also named man of the match.
- "Kylian, after a very good first year, shows he wants to achieve even more.
Mbappé’s Winning Start: Real Madrid Begins La Liga Campaign with Victory
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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.