Mbappé converts penalty kick as Real Madrid beats Osasuna 1-0 in Spanish league opener

Summary

Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty to lead Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in the Spanish league opener, securing coach Xabi Alonso's winning debut.

Key Points
  • Kylian Mbappé scored the lone goal via a penalty kick to secure Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Osasuna in the Spanish league opener.
  • This was Xabi Alonso's winning debut as Real Madrid's coach following his appointment before the Club World Cup.
  • New signings Álvaro Carreras, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dean Huijsen started the match, with Franco Mastantuono making a late substitute appearance.
  • Osasuna defender Abel Bretones was sent off with a red card in stoppage time, affecting the game's closing moments.
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