Real Madrid begin their 2025-26 La Liga journey this evening with a tough opener against Osasuna — www.naijnaira.com reports.
The match comes just weeks after Madrid’s heavy 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semifinals, a loss that left them trophyless last season.
Barcelona already sit on top of the table after a convincing 3-0 win over Mallorca, adding pressure on Los Blancos to respond quickly.
This summer brought big changes in Madrid, including Luka Modrić’s move to AC Milan and the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool.
Another headline shift saw Xabi Alonso take charge as manager after leaving Bayer Leverkusen, returning to the club where he lifted the Champions League in 2014.
Youngster Gonzalo García impressed during preseason with five goal contributions, and he is expected to fill the gap left by Jude Bellingham’s shoulder injury.
Osasuna, meanwhile, endured a quiet transfer window, with the biggest departure being defender Jesús Areso, a loss that weakens their already fragile back line.
With Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, and Rodrygo leading the Madrid attack, bookmakers back Los Blancos heavily, with Mbappé the favorite to find the net tonight.
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