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Madrid.– Kylian Mbappé emerged as the protagonist of Real Madrid's debut in the new season, scoring the only goal of the match against Osasuna, at 51 minutes, with a penalty executed with precision and creativity. The goal by the French striker allowed the team led by Xabi Alonso to start the campaign with a victory, although leaving doubts about the team's finishing and creativity.
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Real Madrid dominated the match, especially in the second half, but was met with Osasuna's well-organized defense, which opted for a line of five players, hindering the offensive actions of the white team. Despite possession and territorial control, Xabi Alonso's team failed to materialize several clear chances, showing a lack of mobility in the key area of the field. Mbappé's intervention changed the course of the match. After a run down the right, the Frenchman was brought down by Juan Cruz inside the area, which allowed him to take the penalty and break the tie. His goal forced Osasuna to take risks and leave spaces in defense, although Real Madrid failed to extend the lead despite the attempts of Vinícius, Brahim and the young Franco Mastantuono. In defense, the Real Madrid team showed a notable improvement in their retreat and ball recovery, highlighting the performance of Militao and Dean Huijsen. For their part, the opposing goalkeeper, Sergio Herrera, had several key interventions that kept Osasuna on the scoreboard until the end. The premiere left mixed feelings: tactical dominance and good defense, but lack of creativity and offensive effectiveness. The victory allows Real Madrid to start on the right foot under the direction of Xabi Alonso, while Mbappé consolidates himself as the undisputed leader of the white attack. Final result: Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna.
