Barcelona is more stable in the first round of La Liga, Real Madrid s small victory over Osasuna reveals problems, Mbappe continues key

After the first round of the 2025-2026 La Liga season, Barcelona ranked first, with Vallecano, Villarreal and Getafe ranked behind. There were 8 teams that won the game in the first round, and Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca was in place for offense and defense. Real Madrid faced Osasuna at home in the first round, and it was a small win in one goal, and it was a penalty kick won by Mbappe using his personal ability. This shows that the team won a lucky victory. The next second round of La Liga needs to make up for the shortcomings, otherwise they may lose points.

The most miserable thing in the first round of La Liga was that Atletico Madrid lost to Espanyol 1-2. It would be difficult for the team to be in the top three this season, and the La Liga championship is still a two-man team. After Real Madrid's new season started well, the team also continued its record of unbeaten in the first round of La Liga for 17 consecutive seasons since 2009. Real Madrid attacked hard at the beginning of this game, but failed to break the deadlock.

Mbappe is the most threatening figure on Real Madrid's offensive end. He frequently takes the ball at the front of the penalty area, using speed and dribbling skills to try to tear the opponent's defense. In the 25th minute, after receiving Valverde's pass from the left, Vinicius cleverly swung past the defensive player, and then crossed the ball to the penalty area in the backward triangle. Mbappe rushed to the ball, but unfortunately the ball was too slow and was confiscated by Osasuna goalkeeper Herrera.

Osasuna took a defensive counterattack posture. They contracted their defense and concentrated on the road to defend, trying to seize the space behind Real Madrid's offense and pressed them up to launch a quick counterattack. In the whole first half, although Real Madrid had the upper hand in the ball possession rate, they never found a way to break the situation under the defense of Osasuna's Iron Barrel Forecast. Wyson and Militon's long shots were both resolved by Herrera, and both sides could only accept a 0-0 score, and hoped that the coach could help the team score in response.

After the change of sides, Real Madrid made tactical adjustments to strengthen the intensity and rhythm of the offensive. After receiving Dias' pass from the right, Mbappe dribbled through and broke through to the penalty area. Facing the defense of defensive player Juan Cruise, Mbappe changed direction and spiked the ball away, shook the angle. Cruise had no choice but to trip Mbappe, and the referee decisively awarded a penalty. Mbappe personally took the penalty and hit a steadily. After taking the lead, Real Madrid's offense slowed down, while Osasuna tried to strengthen the offense and find an opportunity to equalize the score. In the 68th minute, Real Madrid made a substitution adjustment. Carvajal returned from injury and came on the bench. His return undoubtedly added more vitality to Real Madrid's right. In stoppage time, Osasuna player Avel Bretones elbowed Gonzalo Garcia while returning to defense. The referee showed a red card and sent him off. Osasuna was forced to fight with 10 people.

Osasuna, who fought one less man, was unable to organize an effective offensive and could only accept a defeat. After the game, Real Madrid's new coach Alonso said that the game was difficult and Osasuna's defense was very tenacious. Mbappe's penalty kick is very critical, and he shows the strength of a top player. Mbappe, who scored the winning goal for Real Madrid, was elected the best player in the game. In any case, the new season is difficult for Real Madrid coaches and teams, because the past Real Madrid coaches have created brilliant records and won trophys. Whether Alonso can do it is a question. At least the team's performance in the first round is average.