Real Madrid led by Xabi Alonso has made its debut in Spain, having had little time to prepare after competing in the Club World Cup. It did so by leaving a good impression at Santiago Bernabéu, overcoming Osasuna and being the undisputed master of the match.
There was a desire to see Madrid, as shown by the attendance at Santiago Bernabéu, which was almost completely filled with more than 68,000 spectators. The crowd was thrilled, witnessing the first moments of the new team led by Xabi Alonso, who successfully transitioned from the field to the bench.
The truth is that this team needs calm, but for now the feelings are very positive. From the very first minute, it set its pace against an always combative Osasuna. It did so by taking the victory, even if only by the minimum. All thanks to a great Kylian Mbappé, who was responsible for scoring from a penalty he earned himself.
Important decisions of Xabi Alonso
He arrived at Bernabéu with his ideas in mind and considers them unchangeable. Xabi Alonso is clear about the path to follow and left no doubt in his first LaLiga match. His concepts became clear during the World Cup in the United States, and these were confirmed in the league debut against Osasuna.
A clear example is Rodrygo Goes, who didn't play a single minute in the first match of the new season. Brahim (starter), Franco Mastantuono, and even Gonzalo García were chosen ahead of him.
The other surprise was precisely this last one, who came on in the final ten minutes of the match. Beyond his presence, what nobody expected was that Vinícius Júnior wouldn't finish the match. Once again, he was less in the spotlight and didn't show any great flourishes on the field.
Nevertheless, the one who received the biggest message in this Real Madrid-Osasuna was Rodrygo Goes. It was practically a "you're out" that everyone at Santiago Bernabéu understood.
A Real Madrid in progress
What is clear is that this Real Madrid needs time... Xabi Alonso deserves it. The first idea was clear and caused a lot of applause at Bernabéu. Everyone among Madridists wants to see a project succeed that looks very promising.
The signings are responding and the feelings are good. After defeating the always tough Osasuna, it's time to think about the next LaLiga match, which will be next Sunday against newly promoted Oviedo.