Real Madrid starts their 2025/26 La Liga season on Tuesday night with a trip to El Sadar to face Osasuna. Los Blancos want to begin strong as they aim to reclaim the league title from Barcelona. Meanwhile, Osasuna is looking for another solid finish in the top half.
Real Madrid Team News
Head coach Xabi Alonso is dealing with several absences ahead of the opener:
- Antonio Rüdiger is suspended due to a six-match domestic ban.
- Jude Bellingham and Endrick are out with injuries.
- Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga are uncertain because of fitness issues.
Despite these challenges, new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras are expected to play. Additionally, teenage talent Franco Mastantuono might make his La Liga debut.
Osasuna Team News
Osasuna, led by Alessio Lisci, has had a quiet transfer window. Key points include:
- Victor Muñoz joined from Real Madrid and may come off the bench.
- Valentin Rosier is set to debut at right-back.
- Ante Budimir, who scored 21 league goals last season, will lead the attack again.
- Rubén García and Iker Benito are facing late fitness tests.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup
Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Arda Güler, Tchouaméni, Valverde; Brahim Díaz, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
Osasuna Predicted Lineup
Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones; Torró, Moncayola, Oroz; Kike Barja, Budimir, Moi Gómez.
