Real Madrid are gearing up for the first match of their 2025–26 La Liga campaign. Expectations are high under Xabi Alonso, especially with new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras all expected to get the nod at the Santiago Bernabéu in Tuesday’s clash.

Xabi Alonso gets the win in his first LaLiga game in charge of Real Madrid, as Kylian Mbappé's penalty gives the hosts a 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Three of Real Madrid’s four new signings start as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras make up the defence alongside Eder Militao.