Real Madrid won 1-0 against Osasuna in Xabi Alonso's LaLiga debut. Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot after a foul by Juan Cruz. Madrid dominated possession but underwhelmed offensively, managing only 0.33 expected goals from 10 shots before halftime. Osasuna, reduced to 10 men after Cruz's red card, failed to register a single shot on target. In stoppage time, Abel Bretones received a second yellow card for striking a Madrid player. The match underscored Real Madrid's reliance on set pieces in an otherwise challenging performance.
Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid head coach resulted in a shaky 1-0 victory over Osasuna, who played with 10 men after Cruz's red card.
Kylian Mbappe's penalty after Juan Cruz's foul six minutes into the second half secured a laborious win for Madrid, who struggled despite dominating possession.
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