I did a deep dive to find live match details. Here’s what I found about the Real Madrid vs. Osasuna match on August 19, 2025.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna Set for LaLiga 2025-26 Season Opener

MADRID - Tonight, Real Madrid will play CA Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu. This match wraps up LaLiga’s opening matchday and marks Xabi Alonso’s first competitive game as head coach for the team in domestic play.

Match Information

The big match will begin at 9:00 PM local time (19:00 GMT) at the renowned Santiago Bernabéu stadium. This marks Real Madrid’s return to competitive action just 41 days after their last match at the Club World Cup.

Alonso’s LaLiga Debut

The match is a key moment for Xabi Alonso. He took over as Real Madrid’s coach after Carlo Ancelotti left after the Club World Cup. The 43-year-old former midfielder had five successful seasons at the Bernabéu. He is now in charge of winning back the LaLiga title. Last season, the club came in second behind Barcelona.

““We’re excited to begin, to return to the Bernabéu, and connect with the fans,” Alonso said in his pre-match press conference.

Team News and Lineups

Real Madrid will field a 4-3-3 formation with several notable inclusions and absences. The expected starting lineup features:

Real Madrid (4-3-3): - Courtois - Alexander-Arnold - Huijsen - Militão - Carreras - Güler - Tchouaméni - Valverde - Díaz - Mbappé - Vinícius Júnior

Alonso has named all four new signings in his squad: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono./strong>. The team will miss several key players. Jude Bellingham has a shoulder injury. Eduardo Camavinga has a shin injury. Ferland Mendy is out with a muscle injury. Endrick has a hamstring injury. Antonio Rüdiger is suspended.

Osasuna is set to use a 3-4-3 formation with their new head coach, Alessio Lisci. Striker Ante Budimir, who scored 21 goals last season, will be a key player.

Historical Context

Real Madrid has a strong record against Osasuna. They haven’t lost in their last 23 matches. Osasuna’s last win was in January 2011. In their last meeting in February 2025, the teams drew 1-1 after Real Madrid played most of the match with 10 men.

Season Expectations

Real Madrid starts the new season under pressure. They need to recover from a tough 2024-25 season. Last year, they finished behind Barcelona in LaLiga and faced early exits in cup competitions. Barcelona has grabbed three points in their season opener by beating Mallorca. This win makes it urgent for Madrid to start strong.

The match will be live on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. It kicks off what many expect to be a heated title race among Spain’s top clubs.

Note: The match hasn’t finished yet, so live coverage sources do not have final results.