Real Madrid have made a fresh start after a title-less season. With new coach Xabi Alonso and a number of new signings, their La Liga start has not been bad. However, despite a dominant performance, Los Blancos won thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s only penalty. They beat Osasuna 1-0.
Hosts Real Madrid had 71 percent of the ball possession at their Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night. They also managed to put five of their 18 shots on target. Osasuna, on the other hand, had only two shots on target. The deadlock-breaking goal of the match in the 51st minute was scored by French forward Mbappe, who wore Real’s ‘iconic number 10’ jersey.
Coach Alonso gave the debuts of midfielder Franco Mastantuono and defender Angel Carreras to the team. Both of them have attracted a lot of attention with their presence on the field. In particular, a glimpse of the potential that the 18-year-old Argentine midfielder has brought was seen in his debut match. Real Madrid kept Osasuna, who started playing with a solid defense from the start, under pressure. Although the hosts could not defeat goalkeeper Sergio Herrera with several shots, He especially blocked strong shots from Dean Huijsen and Eder Militao.
In total, Real had to wait until the 51st minute to see a goal. Mbappe was fouled in his own box by Osasuna’s Juan Cruz. The visitors strongly protested the referee’s penalty decision. Later, the decision was upheld by VAR. The French forward put Real ahead with a successful spot kick. This time, Mbappe, last season’s top scorer, scored in the first match of the season.
Dani Carvajal and Franco Mastantuyano were replaced by Xabi Alonso shortly after. Earlier, Arda Guler’s powerful shot missed the target. Osasuna also had a chance to equalize. After the scheduled 90 minutes, the visiting team’s Abel Britness was shown a red card in injury time. Osasuna was reduced to 10 men for the remaining minutes. Real left the field with a 1-0 victory.
FAQ
Who scored the only goal in Real Madrid’s win over Osasuna?
Kylian Mbappe scored the match’s only goal from a penalty in the 51st minute.
What was the final score of the match?
Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 1-0 in the La Liga opener.
How did the penalty arise?
Mbappe was fouled in the box by Osasuna’s Juan Cruz, and the referee awarded a penalty, confirmed by VAR.
Who made their debut for Real Madrid in this match?
Midfielder Franco Mastantuono and defender Angel Carreras made their debuts for Real Madrid.
How was Real Madrid’s overall performance?
Real Madrid dominated possession with 71% of the ball and created 18 shots, five on target, though Osasuna’s defense and goalkeeper Sergio Herrera kept the game close.
