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Match Overview: Real Madrid 1–0 Osasuna (La Liga opener, Aug 19, 2025)
Timeline & Key Moments
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Kickoff: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Diario AS, Reuters, beIN SPORTS, Sofascore, SI, ESPN.com).
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Possession: Real dominated with about 70% possession (ESPN.com).
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First Half: Several chances, including Mbappé in the 25th minute and a curling effort in the 34th, both going off target (SI, Reuters).
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51’ – Goal: Kylian Mbappé won and converted a penalty to break through (Reuters, BILD, Managing Madrid, ESPN.com, SI).
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Second Half: Real continued pressing. Substitutions included Franco Mastantuono, who impressed on debut, while Güler and others pushed forward (Reuters, Managing Madrid, Diario AS).
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90+4’ – Red Card: Osasuna’s Abel Bretones was sent off for violent conduct (BILD, Sofascore, Reuters, BeSoccer, ESPN.com).
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Full-Time: Real held on for a 1–0 win (Reuters, Managing Madrid, ESPN.com).
Lineups
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
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GK: Courtois
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Defense: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras
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Midfield: Fede Valverde, Tchouaméni, Arda Güler
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Attack: Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
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Substitutes included Carvajal, Rodrygo, Ceballos; Franco Mastantuono came on late and caught attention (Diario AS, Managing Madrid).
Standout Performers & Ratings
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Mbappé: Man of the match with a 9/10 rating—dribbles, the penalty goal, and constant threat (Managing Madrid).
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Huijsen & Carreras: Both strong defensively, rating 8.5 each (Managing Madrid).
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Mastantuono: Debut showed maturity—sharp passing and confidence (Managing Madrid, Diario AS).
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Team Notes: Real remained unbeaten in opening-day fixtures for 17 seasons (BILD, Managing Madrid).
Head-to-Head Snapshot
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Since 2003, Real Madrid have 27 wins to Osasuna’s 3, with 9 draws (AiScore).
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Last meeting before this: February 15, 2025 ended in a 1–1 draw (Real lost Bellingham to red card, Mbappé had scored) (El País, ESPN.com).
Where to Watch in India
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Streaming Only: La Liga 2025–26 matches are exclusively on FanCode, accessible via OTTplay Premium. No TV broadcast (The Economic Times, Hindustan Times, SportsPro).
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Match Broadcast Info: This Real vs Osasuna opener streamed on FanCode starting at around 12:30 AM IST (Wednesday, Aug 20) (NDTV Sports, The Times of India, The Economic Times, myKhel).
Additional Notes & Updates
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Xabi Alonso’s First League Game: Marked his return to Bernabéu as manager, exactly 11 years after his final game as a player (BILD).
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Debutant Controversy: Mastantuono’s registration sparked debate over fairness and RFEF rules regarding squad numbers 1–25 (Diario AS).
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Transformative Shift: Alonso’s pressing and integration of youth signaled a new tactical direction for Real’s era (Managing Madrid, BILD).
TL;DR Summary Table
| Topic | Details |
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| Final Score | Real Madrid 1 – 0 Osasuna |
| Decisive Moment | Mbappé penalty, 51’ |
| Key Performers | Mbappé (9/10), Huijsen & Carreras (8.5), Mastantuono debut |
| Red Card | Abel Bretones (Osasuna), 90+4’ |
| Opening Day Streak | Real unbeaten in first matches since 2008 |
| Watch in India | FanCode via OTTplay (streaming only) |
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