La Liga 2025-26: Mbappe penalty gives Real Madrid 1-0 win against Osasuna
After struggling to break down a stubborn Osasuna defence in the opening half, Mbappe won the penalty and converted from the spot six minutes after the break to give Real the lead.
AS IT HAPPENED: RMA vs OSA HIGHLIGHTS
Real continued to push forward in search of more goals, but was unable to increase its lead, while Osasuna could have netted a shock equaliser close to the end when Ante Budimir headed over from close range.
The visitor had Abel Bretones sent off in added time for a foul off the ball on Gonzalo Garcia as Alonso's side got its league campaign off to a winning, but underwhelming start as it looks to wrestle back the league title from Barcelona.
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