Mbappe scores, Real Madrid struggles to overcome Osasuna

(NLDO) - Kylian Mbappe brought home all 3 points for Real Madrid on the opening day of La Liga, hosting Osasuna at home ground Bernabeu.

The opening match of the 2025–2026 La Liga season, in terms of both points and game situation, is considered perfect for new head coach Xabi Alonso and the Real Madrid stars led by Kylian Mbappe.

Osasuna is not an easy opponent, so the 1-0 result in favor of "Los Blancos" somewhat reflects the situation of the match at the Bernabeu stadium.

Center-back Eder Militao joins the attack

The tight defensive wall that Osasuna created confused Real Madrid throughout the first half. Long-range shots from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen... could not create any advantage for the home team.

This deadlock was only temporarily broken after the break when Mbappe dribbled boldly, forcing Osasuna's Juan Cruz to commit a foul in the penalty area to prevent a goal in the 51st minute.

Juan Cruz (3) had to foul to stop Kylian Mbappe...

On the 11m mark, the French striker coolly fooled goalkeeper Herrera with a shot that burned the net, bringing an extremely important opening goal for Real Madrid. The goal seemed to stimulate Real Madrid's fighting spirit.

Arda Guler had a powerful shot from outside the box that almost hit the target while new signing Franco Mastantuono excited the audience with a dangerous shot that was excellently saved by goalkeeper Herrera.

... but the French striker still controlled the penalty and brought home a goal.

Real Madrid's defence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras was impressive: Carreras had 123 touches while Huijsen had many quality passes and also played high up the pitch to support the attack.

Brahim Diaz achieved a 100% passing accuracy rate, while Tchouaméni also achieved 95.2%, showing that Real controlled the ball very well and maintained a stable passing rhythm.

Real Madrid are unbeaten in their opening matches since 2008.

Despite a solid defense, Osasuna could not find an equalizer. In the extra time, Abel Bretones was even sent off for a foul on Gonzalo Garcia, which experts said was too harsh a red card.

Real Madrid secured a valuable victory, bringing a favorable start in the opening match. "Los Blancos" extended their unbeaten streak in opening matches since the 2008 season until now.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/mbappe-lap-cong-real-madrid-nhoc-nhan-vuot-ai-osasuna-196250820063944277.htm