Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 1-0 in their LaLiga season opener. New signings Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras started the match, while Franco Mastantuono impressed as a substitute. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from a penalty kick. Xabi Alonso praised the new signings, stating they handled the pressure well and brought good energy. Despite some areas needing improvement, such as creating clearer chances, Alonso noted there were positives, particularly the win and performance stability amid a short training period.
[The new signings] were good, everyone has landed on their feet. Those who played at the Club World Cup, and Franco [Mastantuono], who made his debut today, are players we'll have here for years.
Franco has brought a good energy. He looks good. I thought he could contribute. He had some good minutes, he had an impact.
After two weeks of training, against a team that had a longer preseason, things were missing. There were good things, and other things to improve. It's a long road.
There are positives, starting with the result. They did well, maybe not spectacular, but they were serious. There were no mistakes or nerves.
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