Mbappé Shines as Madrid Edge Osasuna in Tight Clash
Last night’s La Liga action brought plenty of talking points, and the spotlight was firmly placed on Kylian Mbappé, who has already been described by the Madrid press as the man “in command.” Real Madrid managed to secure a narrow victory over Osasuna, and although the result itself was slim, the sense in the Spanish capital is that a new era is already being shaped under his influence.
The headlines in Madrid this morning captured the mood perfectly. Local papers highlighted not just the importance of the three points, but the way Mbappé seemed to bless Xabi Alonso’s debut as Real Madrid coach. His presence on the pitch was felt in every attacking move, and his confidence was evident. For many Madrid fans, it was seen as a sign that their superstar forward has fully arrived, ready to carry the team in both domestic and European competition.
Also Read:But as is so often the case in Spanish football, perspectives were split. In Barcelona, the coverage sounded far less celebratory. Papers there pointed out that Real Madrid’s win came by way of a penalty and even downplayed the performance with the line: “Madrid, by penalty… and thank goodness.” The undertone suggested that the victory was hardly dominant and that Osasuna had made life difficult for Los Blancos until the final whistle.
Still, beyond the eternal Madrid-Barcelona rivalry, there were other stories circulating across Spanish sports media. The transfer market continues to dominate discussions, with several names being linked to moves that could reshape various clubs. Players like Badé, Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc Roca, Casadó, Rasmus Højlund, and Alexander Isak were all mentioned as potential movers, reminding everyone that the football season never really begins and ends on the pitch alone—it is also decided in boardrooms and negotiation tables.
Yet, even with the transfer buzz, Mbappé remains the headline act. The feeling is that he has not only brought goals and pace to Madrid but also a sense of authority that was perhaps missing since Karim Benzema’s departure. Fans at the Santiago Bernabéu have already begun to see him not just as a star, but as a leader capable of shaping games and setting the tone for the team’s style of play.
For Xabi Alonso, making his debut on the Madrid bench, the victory was described as being both vital and symbolic. Securing the win ensured that his tenure began on the right foot, but more importantly, it was framed by the presence of Mbappé, whose performance seemed to validate the excitement around this new chapter for Real Madrid.
So, while critics may argue that the win was too narrow or too dependent on a penalty, the truth is simple: Real Madrid got the job done, Mbappé has already stamped his authority, and Xabi’s Madrid era has officially begun with three points in the bag. And in football, sometimes that is all that really matters.
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