Real Madrid’s game against Osasuna could’ve led to issues for Los Blancos as La Liga rules have confused many in regards to registrations. Recently, La Liga clubs have filed serious complaints about other teams playing players who are registered as part of the reserve team while arriving at the club as a first-team player.

Kylian Mbappé got off to a perfect start in his second season with Real Madrid, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their Spanish league opener Tuesday.

Los Blancos will kick off their La Liga season on Tuesday against Osasuna, after the league began over the weekend

Then there's Real Madrid, who came out on top 32.1% of occasions, meaning the top two in Spain combine for more than three quarters of the triumphs. For Los Blancos, their worst finish was down in 13th. Atletico Madrid were the only other side with a 10% or more probability, finishing first 11.7% of the time but also coming as low as 17th.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

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

Mourinho’s answer—choosing Messi as the player who helped him grow the most—came as a surprise considering his close relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo. The two worked together for three years at Real Madrid, with CR7 as the team’s undisputed star during that time.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are by far the most successful Spanish teams by trophies won — Madrid have 101, Barcelona have 99. Third-placed Athletic Bilbao have just 35.

According to a recent report from Diario AS, Real Madrid’s pursuit may depend on Liverpool lowering its asking price. The Spanish club values Konaté between €20 million and €25 million, while Liverpool are holding out for closer to €50 million.