Mbappé unlocks Real Madrid’s first win of La Liga
It was one of those nights at the Santiago Bernabéu when Real Madrid walked away with three points, but not with the kind of dazzling display fans might have hoped for. The match against Osasuna ended 1–0, and the difference was made by Kylian Mbappé, who not only forced a penalty but also calmly converted it. That single goal was enough to secure Madrid’s first league victory of the season.
The game itself had more control than excitement. Madrid looked solid at the back, pressing high and keeping Osasuna far from dangerous positions, but in attack things felt static. Possession was theirs, but clear chances were not. Strikingly, the first real attempts on goal came from defenders shooting from long range—Militao, Álvaro Carreras, and Huijsen all tested Herrera from distance, but none truly threatened. Getting into Osasuna’s box seemed almost impossible.
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The visitors, led by Alessio Lisci, had come with a plan: sit deep, crowd their own area, and rely on Budimir up front to perhaps snatch something from a counter or second ball. Ten of the eleven starters had already played together in preseason, and their lineup said it all—three central defenders, two wing-backs who rarely advanced, and a packed midfield designed to suffocate spaces. For them, keeping the score level as long as possible was already part of the mission.
Madrid, under Xabi Alonso, is still a team in construction but already shows signs of discipline. The defensive organization was notable, and the players seemed willing to press and recover quickly, something that delighted the crowd when Vinícius chased back and won possession. Yet the forward play lacked rhythm, with the team leaning too heavily toward the left side, where Vinícius never fully came alive. On the right, both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Brahim Díaz struggled to provide the spark.
That’s why everything came down to Mbappé. Wearing the number 10 shirt, he was always active, always dangerous, and in the second half he broke the deadlock. A burst of pace and clever feint against Juan Cruz forced the defender into a foul, leaving the referee with no choice but to award a penalty. Mbappé took responsibility, placed the ball on the spot, and finished with authority. It wasn’t just a goal; it was a reminder that his presence gives Madrid a dimension no opponent can fully control.
The match slowed again after that. Osasuna never truly opened up, and Madrid didn’t accelerate either, though there were notable moments: Carvajal returned to the pitch after ten months out, and young Franco Mastantuono made his debut, almost marking it with a goal. Meanwhile, Osasuna ended with ten men when Abel Bretones saw red in stoppage time.
In the end, this was a functional win rather than a thrilling one. Madrid showed solidity and patience, Osasuna showed resilience, and Mbappé showed why he is already the center of attention. Three points in the bag, even if the performance left plenty still to polish.
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