Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso seemed content with the three points to begin their La Liga campaign on Tuesday night, but ready to see more from his side going forward. The Basque manager also

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso explains why winger Rodrygo was left on the bench in their 1-0 win over Osasuna amid ongoing transfer speculation.

Xabi Alonso praised the impact of Real Madrid's new signings, including debutant Franco Mastantuono, after the team beat Osasuna 1-0 in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Tuesday.

In response, club president Florentino Perez hired Alonso and sanctioned around €180million (£155m; $210.5m) to be spent on new players, including defenders Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold, along with exciting young Argentine playmaker Franco Mastantuono.

Real Madrid got their 2025-26 La Liga campaign off to a winning start, beating Osasuna 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe scored from the spot early in the second half to give Xabi Alonso's side all three points.

As Real Madrid's new manager, Xabi Alonso will soon be exposed to the eccentricities of LaLiga refereeing. One thing's for certain: Alonso won't be afraid to speak out when he feels it is necessary.

Kylian Mbappe's goal from the penalty spot fired Real Madrid to a win over Osasuna, with Xabi Alonso providing his thoughts on the Frenchman's display

Real Madrid won their first La Liga game under manager Xabi Alonso as Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal, but the Spanish giants had a subdued game against stubborn Osasuna.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has defended his decision to bench Rodrygo during the side's win over Osasuna.

Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot six minutes into the second half after drawing a foul from Juan Cruz, but last year's runners-up laboured for long periods at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesda