On August 19, the Santiago Bernabéu will host Real Madrid's debut in the new edition of La Liga against Osasuna. The Whites begin a new phase under the command of Xabi Alonso, with the expectation of getting off to a strong start. On the other side, the rojillos arrive with a full squad and the illusion of putting up a fight, although history and statistics do not seem to be on their side.
A Start Full of Expectations
The Merengue fans are expecting a convincing start after a summer full of important movements in the market and with the arrival of a new coaching staff. Xabi Alonso has already made his mark in German soccer and now has the task of bringing that intensity and high pressure to the most demanding club in the world.
Osasuna, on the other hand, is a combative opponent, but with fewer resources to compete on equal terms. Their proposal will probably be to retreat and wait for a counterattack that will allow them to discomfort the white defense. However, the challenge will be to withstand the onslaught of a Real Madrid team that arrives with new offensive weapons.
The difference in the teams and the context make the match look very much in favor of the locals, although in soccer there is always room for surprise.
Real Madrid: New Era With Xabi Alonso
The team from the capital faces this match with several new players. The arrival of players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Heysen has reinforced areas where the team had shown weaknesses. Added to this is the addition of Franco Mastantuono, who despite his youth is already arousing enthusiasm among the fans.
Tactically, Alonso's approach will seek to give more dynamism to the attack, with Vinicius and Mbappé as protagonists up front. The idea is to press high and recover the ball quickly to attack with speed and space, a style that has already shown good results in preseason.
Not everything is positive: the absence of Bellingham, Endrick, Mendy and the suspension of Rüdiger leave significant gaps. Despite this, Real Madrid's depth of squad makes it possible to make up for these absences without losing competitiveness.
Osasuna: Defensive Solidity as a Betting Game
The Navarrese team arrives with a stable squad, without too many signings, but with a clear idea of the game. The addition of Rosier and the return of Víctor Muñoz are moves that shore up the defense, their greatest strength.
With the full squad available, Alessio Lisci will be able to field his strongest eleven. The game plan will focus on closing spaces, keeping order at the back and waiting for any mistake by the opponent to generate danger.
History is not in their favor: they have not beaten Real Madrid in the league since 2011. In addition, in the last ten games they have not won a single match, which reflects how difficult it is for them to face this rival.
Comparison Between Real Madrid And Osasuna
The difference in recent statistics is clear and reflects the favoritism of the locals:
| Appearance | Real Madrid | Osasuna |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 meetings | 7 wins, 3 ties | 0 wins |
| Average goals scored | 2.1 per game | 0.6 per game |
| Estimated fees | 1.25 | 12.00 |
These numbers show that, beyond the Reds' efforts, the scenario points to a positive start for Los Merengues.
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Final Forecast
Real Madrid begins its journey in La Liga with a reinforced squad, an ambitious coach and an expectant Bernabéu. Osasuna, despite their defensive order and their intention to resist, will find it very difficult to stop the offensive power of a team that combines talent, youth and experience.
Xabi Alonso's team will most likely dominate the game from the start, generating constant chances to break the visitors' resistance. A comfortable victory seems the most logical outcome.
Probable winner: Real Madrid, with an estimated score of 3-0.
