Madrid emerged triumphant with a commanding win in Austria
Real Madrid Kick Off Preseason with Victory Over Osasuna
Real Madrid began their 2025-26 preseason with a confident display, securing a 4-0 victory over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match, played on August 19, marked the LaLiga EA Sports debut for the Spanish giants.
The game saw several new signings for Real Madrid take to the field, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Fernandez, Dean Huijsen, and Franco Mastantuono. This defensive reshuffle may have contributed to a slight disruption in cohesion early on, as the team adjusted to their new teammates.
Despite the shortened preseason, Real Madrid showed no signs of fatigue, with coach Xabi Alonso refusing to use the lack of preparation as an excuse. The team dominated the match, creating numerous chances, but it was Rodrygo who scored the fourth and final goal of the match in the 81st minute, assisted by none other than Kylian Mbappé.
Mbappé himself had a standout performance, scoring twice in the match. His first goal came in the 59th minute, with Tchouaméni providing the assist, and his second was set up by Arda Güler. However, Mbappé's shot in the game was initially saved by the local goalkeeper.
Real Madrid's defensive line showed resilience, repelling chances from Tchouaméni and Güler earlier in the match. Substitutes for Real Madrid in the game included Rodrygo, Carvajal, Rüdiger, Fran García, Lunin, and Gonzalo. Gonzalo had a header that went just wide of the left post, while a one-on-one situation between Lunin and Anselm occurred during the game.
Prior to the match, Osasuna were expected to put up a competitive fight, given their decent performance in the previous season and Real Madrid's strong home record against Osasuna. However, their recent poor away form and Real Madrid's early-season confidence made them the likely underdogs.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid will be focusing on their league campaign, with Athletic and Villarreal leading a wide-open fight for Europe. The key to Atlético Madrid's league campaign is expected to be feeding Julián Álvarez.
In other news, the EU emphasized Ukraine's role in negotiations and warned Russia in a message without Hungary. Real Madrid will be hoping to carry this momentum into their next match, as they continue their preparations for the new season.
The European leagues, including LaLiga, will surely take notice of Real Madrid's impressive preseason form after their 4-0 victory over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Fernandez, Dean Huijsen, and Franco Mastantuono, newly signed players, were on the field for Real Madrid during the match.
