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.

Arsenal fans believe Real Madrid have dropped the biggest hint yet that Rodrygo will be allowed to leave this summer. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup, Rodrygo’s future has been called into question once again following Los Blancos’ opening La Liga fixture of the new season.

England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold made his La Liga debut as Real Madrid earned a narrow win against Osasuna. The summer signing from Liverpool had played five times for his new club at the Fifa Club World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals, under new boss Xabi Alonso.

Real Madrid is back in action for the 2025-26 La Liga season, with their first match kicking off this week. ESPN+ offers a wide array of matches throughout the season, including every La Liga match during the 2025-26 season.

The opening week of La Liga action came with a shock result and serious questions for Atlético Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold featured in several matches but missed Real’s 4-0 semi-final defeat to PSG in New Jersey through injury. The England international made his first start in La Liga in Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Real Madrid got their 2025026 La Liga campaign underway, beating Osasuna 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was an average performance from the white team, but it

Rodrygo’s absence from the pitch in Madrid’s league opener further added to the list of uncertainties about the Brazilian’s future at the Spanish giants. After being a regular starter under Carlo Ancelotti last season, things changed for the 24-year-old during the Club World Cup after Xabi Alonso took charge as head coach.