Pensions brings decision
At Alonso’s league debut: Mbappé shoots Real Madrid to victory
19.08.2025 – 11:06 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
At Xabi Alonso Liga debut as a trainer of Real Madrid, his team appeared dominant, but did not meet for a long time. Kylian Mbappé brought redemption.
Striker Kylian Mbappé saved Xabi Alonso from a disappointment at his league debut as a trainer of Real Madrid. The French international scored the only goal in the 51st minute in the 1-0 (0-0) of the royal on the first match day against Ca Osasuna. Mbappé had previously been fouled in the Juan Cruz penalty area. In added time, Osasuna’s Abel Bretones (90.+4) saw red because of raw game.
Until the hit from Mbappé, Real was oppressively superior, but was also not very mandatory. The only short preparation time of almost two weeks because of participating in the club World Cup in summer was clearly noticeable.
Nevertheless, Alonso should be satisfied with the three points in the first league game as a real coach. The Madrider’s ex-professional had already emphasized when it was noted that it takes time for him to implement his idea of a successful and attractive football as in Leverkusen.