Real Madrid’s proven superstars and new signings took center stage in their first La Liga match of the season, and not always for the right reasons.
The Spanish giants kicked off their 2025–26 campaign with a 1–0 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday night. Xabi Alonso made his debut on the touchline at the Santiago Bernabéu and led his new team to three points in a comfortable, yet lackluster win.
Despite the minimal goalscoring, there were standout performances from players in white that carried Real Madrid to their first triumph of the season. Others came under scrutiny for the roles they played in the clash, with one player not even getting the chance to take part in the action.
Here’s the biggest winners and losers from Real Madrid’s La Liga opener.






