Real Madrid have had to wait a little longer to get their La Liga 2025-26 campaign underway, but they do so against Osasuna on August 19. Head coach Xabi Alonso

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé got off to a scoring start in his second season with Real Madrid, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their Spanish league opener Tuesday.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said on Monday he wanted his team's performance on the pitch to do the talking for him as he begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna on Tuesday.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has said he is counting on Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup earlier in the summer, the Brazilian continues to be linked with a Santiago Bernabeu exit before the transfer window closes.

Kylian Mbappe took his time adapting to the number nine position last season, and while he eventually made the transition look easy, there was a period where it looked like Real Madrid made a mistake

Real Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign at home against Osasuna on Tuesday, as Xabi Alonso gets his first taste of being Real manager at the Santiago Bernabeu. MORE — La Liga schedule, table, top scorers Of course,