Real Madrid struggled to emerge victorious in the opener of the La Liga 2025/26 against Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday 19 August, 2025, thanks to Mbappe’s penalty.
French forward, Mbappe’s goal in the 51st minute handed Xabi Alonso’s side all three (3) points of the clash with Osasuna’s A. Bretones bagging a straight red very late, in the 4th minute of additional time.
Real Madrid, guided by Carlo Ancelotti, finished second with eighty-four (84) points behind fierce rivals, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona, who accumulated eighty-eight (88) points.
The Catalans opened their new season account with an easy 3-0 triumph over Mallorca on Saturday; an encounter that had English forward, Marcus Rashford, clinch his competitive debut for Barcelona.
Rashford is in Barcelona on a season-long loan deal from Premier League club, Manchester United.
Beyond Mbappe’s beautiful display, stunning performances emerged from Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras, both of whom were essential in ensuring the Los Blancos were compact and composed.
Photo: Kylian Mbappe celebrates goal for Real Madrid against Osasuna | Getty Images
