Thanks to a crucial penalty kick from Kylian Mbappé early in the second half, Real Madrid defeated CA Osasuna 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu to start their 2025–26 La Liga campaign.
After drawing a foul inside the box, the French superstar, making his league debut at the Bernabéu, scored from the penalty spot in the 51st minute. Despite Osasuna’s obstinate defensive performance, the goal was sufficient to give Los Blancos three points.
Timeline of the Match First Half:
- Osasuna defended deep and compactly, while Madrid had possession but no penetration.
- 51′: The Bernabéu went into raptures as Mbappé stepped up and slotted home calmly from the spot.
- 90+3′: Any hopes of a late equalizer were dashed when Abel Bretones of Osasuna was sent off in stoppage time.
Outstanding Performances
- Mbappé: Winning the game, completing eight successful dribbles, and scoring the penalty.
- Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras: The youthful duo put up strong defensive performances and maintained their composure under duress.
- Franco Mastantuono: Made an impression on his debut, linking play confidently off the bench.
- Before Carvajal took his place, Trent Alexander-Arnold gave a clean debut performance.
- Aurelien Tchouaméni: Effectively broke up play and managed midfield tempo.
Osasuna’s Effort
Osasuna lacked a sharp touch in the last third, but he frustrated Real for extended periods of time and came close to catching them on the counter multiple times. Mbappé’s genius ultimately broke their resistance, and Bretones’ late dismissal summed up their bad night.
Historic Streak Continues
The outcome solidifies Real Madrid’s standing as quick starters and extends their winning streak in La Liga opening games to 17 seasons.
Stats Snapshot (via FotMob)
- Possession: Real Madrid 63% – 37% Osasuna
- Shots: Madrid 16 – 7 Osasuna
- On Target: Madrid 5 – 2 Osasuna
- Pass Accuracy: 90% – 81%
- Red Cards: Bretones (Osasuna, 90+3’)