Real Madrid opened their LaLiga campaign with a 1-0 win over Osasuna as Kylian Mbappe converted a 51st-minute penalty. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras all made their first league starts and were rarely tested while Osasuna sat deep for long periods. Franco Mastantuono made his debut as a 68th-minute substitute and became the third-youngest foreign debutant for the club in LaLiga at 18 years and five days. Abel Bretones received a late red card, ending Osasuna's hopes of a comeback. Mastantuono nearly scored but was denied by a near-post save from Sergio Herrera.
The four debutants were not weighed down by the Bernabeu. "They had solid performances, perhaps not spectacular, but their nerves did not weigh them down. "I could already see that Franco could contribute. He has prepared well even though he has not been able to train with us. "We have to prepare for the next one,
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras all made their first league starts for Madrid on Tuesday, with the defensive trio rarely tested as Osasuna sat deep and defended for long periods. After a frustrating first half, Kylian Mbappe won and converted a 51st-minute penalty to put Madrid ahead, and Abel Bretones' late red card ended Osasuna's hopes of a comeback.
4 - Top 5 youngest foreign players to debut with Real Madrid in LaLiga: Martin Ødegaard in 2015 (16y, 157d) Samuel Eto'o in 1998 (17y, 270d) FRANCO MASTANTUONO in 2025 (18y, 5d) Endrick in 2024 (18y, 35d) Juan Esnáider in 1991 (18y, 67d) Diamond. pic.twitter.com/rsL0XIin1N - OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 19, 2025
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