Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has reiterated that he is “counting” on Rodrygo following yet another snub. Rodrygo was an unused substitute for Los Blancos on Tuesday night as they kicked off their 2025-26 La Liga campaign with a 1-0 win at home to 10-man Osasuna.

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.

Live updates as Real Madrid host Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu today, Tuesday August 19, in Week 1 of the 2025/26 LaLiga season.

Real Madrid could face questions if Franco Mastantuono, their new €60m signing from River Plate, plays against Osasuna. The 18-year-old Argentine was officially presented as a first-team player