Real Madrid started their season on a high on Tuesday with victory over Osasuna, and one of the positives was Eder Militao. The defender, who has suffered two ACL injuries in the last two years,

Real Madrid’s proven superstars and new signings took center stage in their first La Liga match of the season, and not always for the right reasons. The Spanish giants kicked off their 2025–26 campaign with a 1–0 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday night.

Real Madrid kicks off its 2025-’26 season Tuesday at Santiago Bernabéu with a Spanish LaLiga contest against Osasuna.

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.

According to a report from journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Real Madrid are prepared to cash in on Rodrygo, with the Brazilian forward no longer guaranteed minutes under Xabi Alonso and slipping down the

Bookmakers believe it will be a very close title race in La Liga. Real Madrid are expected to push Barcelona all the way this term, while they are virtually guaranteed a place in the top four. Los Blancos are given an even-money chance of winning La Liga.

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Along with the victory, an impressive stat has surfaced, which was achieved by Real Madrid’s new summer signing, Dean Huijsen. The 20-year-old arrived at Santiago Bernabeu from Premier League side Bournemouth on a five-year contract in May.