{"id":5557,"date":"2025-08-20T11:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=5557"},"modified":"2025-08-20T11:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:36:13","slug":"mbappe-scores-as-real-madrid-edge-osasuna-in-laliga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/mbappe-scores-as-real-madrid-edge-osasuna-in-laliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Mbapp\u00e9 Scores as Real Madrid Edge Osasuna in LaLiga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Real Madrid kicked off their 2025\/26 LaLiga season in style with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over CA Osasuna<\/strong> at the Estadio Santiago Bernab\u00e9u<\/strong> on Tuesday night. Xabi Alonso\u2019s side made it 21 games unbeaten in LaLiga<\/strong>, continuing their dominance on opening day fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite missing key players like Antonio R\u00fcdiger (suspended)<\/strong> and the injured trio of Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Endrick<\/strong>, Madrid showed resilience in front of their home fans. The victory was crucial after rivals Barcelona<\/strong> sealed an opening-day win against Mallorca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First-Half Frustrations: Possession Without Penetration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The match began with Real Madrid dictating play. In just three minutes, Los Blancos completed 54 passes compared to Osasuna\u2019s six<\/strong>, highlighting the gulf in class. The visitors sat deep with a back five, while Madrid kept probing with intricate passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances were limited, however. A dazzling run from Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> ended in a crunching tackle by Enzo Boyomo, while long-range efforts from Dean Huijsen<\/strong> and \u00c9der Milit\u00e3o<\/strong> were comfortably dealt with by goalkeeper Sergio Herrera<\/strong>. With 79% possession<\/strong>, Madrid dominated the ball but couldn\u2019t find the finishing touch. Vin\u00edcius Jr.\u2019s wayward shot in the 38th minute summed up a frustrating first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s Moment: The Decisive Penalty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Osasuna came out stronger in the second half, briefly unsettling Madrid\u2019s rhythm. But in the 50th minute, Juan Cruz\u2019s clumsy foul on Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> handed the French superstar a penalty. Calm and clinical, Mbapp\u00e9 slotted home, sending Herrera the wrong way and putting Madrid 1-0 up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal opened the game. Huijsen was impressed by surging forward from defence, while Osasuna created a rare golden chance in the 63rd minute through Abel Bretones<\/strong>, only to be denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osasuna\u2019s Fightback Falls Short<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite conceding, Osasuna refused to sit back. Former Real Madrid player Victor Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong> led a spirited fight, pushing the visitors to test Madrid\u2019s backline. With eight minutes left, Los Rojillos still had hope of an equaliser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But their chances evaporated in stoppage time when they were reduced to 10 men<\/strong>, leaving Madrid to calmly see out the win. The result means Real Madrid have now gone 17 straight seasons unbeaten on LaLiga\u2019s opening day (W12, D5)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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