Live Real Madrid vs Osasuna 19 Aug 2025
Match Overview
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Competition: LaLiga 2025–26 opener
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Fixture: Real Madrid vs Osasuna
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Date & Time: Tuesday, 19 August 2025 at 21:00 CEST (12:00 PM U.S. ET) Diario ASManaging Madrid
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Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid Diario ASManaging Madrid
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Broadcast: Available on DAZN LaLiga, Orange TV in Spain; ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in the U.S. Diario ASManaging Madrid
Context & Stakes
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This marks Xabi Alonso’s debut as Real Madrid’s head coach. The club aims to kick off the season strongly after a challenging previous year and a heavy 4‑0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup Diario ASTalkSportCadena SER.
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The kickoff is unusually scheduled on a Tuesday, rather than the traditional weekend, due to fixture planning quirks TalkSport.
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Osasuna are looking to reactivate their performance after a mid-table finish, aiming to spoil Madrid’s home opener — they haven’t beaten Real at the Bernabéu since 2004 Diario ASManaging Madrid.
Real Madrid Squad & Key Absences
Injuries & Suspension:
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Out: Bellingham (shoulder surgery), Camavinga (ankle), Endrick (hamstring), Mendy (quadriceps), and Rüdiger (suspended) Diario AS+1TalkSport.
Available Players & Tactical Setup:
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Predicted Starting XI (4‑3‑3):
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Goalkeeper: Courtois
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Defense: Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras
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Midfield: Fede Valverde (returning), Arda Güler, Tchouaméni
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Attack: Brahim Díaz (right), Mbappé, Vinícius Jr. Diario ASManaging Madrid
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Valverde’s return provides a boost, while Militao’s recovery adds defensive solidity Diario AS. Mbappé is noticeably more assertive under Alonso’s direction Cadena SER.
Osasuna’s Outlook
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Coach Alessio Lisci is optimistic, emphasizing tactical balance and translating preseason effort into a performance that could trouble Real if executed well Managing Madrid.
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Historically, Real Madrid dominate this fixture — of 95 previous encounters, they’ve won 62, Osasuna 13, with 20 draws Diario AS.
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