Real Madrid will get the 2025-26 season underway on August 19, as they take on Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite playing in the Club World Cup under new

Real Madrid begin their quest to win back the La Liga crown from Barcelona when they host Osasuna at the Bernabeu.

Since being promoted to La Liga in 2019, Osasuna have been so consistent with six-straight finishes inside the top 11 and they were Copa del Rey runners up in 2023. Croatian striker Ante Budimir is their star as he scored 21 goals in La Liga last season and the veteran leads the line superbly.

Real Madrid kick off their 2025–26 La Liga campaign at the Santiago Bernabéu with Xabi Alonso on the touchline.

Read our expert Real Madrid vs Osasuna predictions, with three data-led betting tips for this 2025/26 La Liga season opener on 19th August at 9:00 pm.

MADRID — 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.

Osasuna Head Coach Alessio Lisci gave his opinion when asked about Real Madrid looking to postpone the opening game against them.

The time has come for Xabi Alonso to make his La Liga managerial debut as he gets set to lead Real Madrid in their first game of the 2025/26 season against Osasuna on Tuesday.What makes the occasion