Real Madrid starts La Liga season with a 1-0 victory over Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to Kylian Mbappe's penalty in the second half. New coach Xabi Alonso achieves a winning debut, maintaining Madrid's unbeaten record in opening fixtures since 2008. The match featured La Liga debut for Trent Alexander-Arnold and included other summer signings. Jude Bellingham remains sidelined due to recovery from surgery. Madrid needed patience against a determined Osasuna, struggling to create chances until the penalty was awarded for a foul by Juan Cruz.
Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 to make a winning start in La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso.
Trent Alexander-Arnold made his La Liga debut after his move from Liverpool, with former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and left-back Alvaro Carreras also included in the starting lineup.
Madrid are looking to turn the page on a disappointing end to the Carlo Ancelotti era after relinquishing both their domestic and European crowns last season.
Alonso's side had to show patience against an Osasuna team that finished ninth last term, with the hosts largely restricted to long-range efforts in the first half.
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