Kylian Mbappé beats Osasuna in the opening match of the Spanish league.

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August 19, 2025

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International Desk, Aug. 19 (EFE). –

Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty in the 51st minute to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Osasuna in the opening match of the Spanish league.

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with teammate Vinicius after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and CA Osasuna, in Madrid, Spain, Aug. 19, 2025. EFE/ Mariscal

The French forward won the spot kick after being brought down by Juan Cruz inside the box.

He converted calmly, sending goalkeeper Sergio Herrera the wrong way. “It was important to start with a win. We need to keep improving,” Mbappé said after the match.

Real Madrid’s French striker Kylian Mbappé (left) controls the ball in front of two Osasuna players during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Atlético Osasuna on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Aug. 19, 2025. EFE/Mariscal

Real Madrid dominated possession in the first half but struggled to create clear chances.

Shots from Dean Huijsen and Éder Militão were stopped by Herrera, while Vinícius Junior tested the defense with his runs.

Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Díaz (right) chases Osasuna’s Ante Budimir (left) during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Atlético Osasuna on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Aug. 19, 2025. EFE/Mariscal

Mbappé had earlier missed two opportunities, including a header and a left-footed strike.

Osasuna defended with five at the back and waited for counterattacks.

Their best chance came in the final minutes when striker Ante Budimir headed over from close range. “We had our opportunity but couldn’t take it,” Budimir said.

Coach Xabi Alonso praised his team’s defensive work in his league debut. “We controlled the game well. There are things to improve, but the attitude was good,” he told reporters. seo/mcd