By Abdulrahman Samer | Pressbee Sports
Real Madrid will begin their 2025-26 La Liga campaign on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, when they host Osasuna at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The defending champions aim to start the season strong under new head coach Xabi Alonso, who takes charge of his first league match with the club.
Real Madrid’s mindset heading into the opener
Coming off a confident preseason, Madrid enters the match with high expectations. Alonso is eager to secure three points at home, sending an early statement to title rivals about the team’s readiness to defend its crown.
Match kickoff time
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Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Kickoff: 10:00 p.m. (Cairo / Riyadh local time)
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Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
A large home crowd is expected as the club begins its new campaign in La Liga.
TV broadcast and live streaming
The beIN SPORTS network holds exclusive broadcasting rights to La Liga in the Middle East and North Africa. The match will be shown live on beIN SPORTS 3 HD. International fans can also access live coverage using streaming platforms and VPN services.
Match commentary
Renowned commentator Issam Chaouali will provide live commentary for beIN SPORTS, offering in-depth analysis throughout the game.
Predicted Real Madrid lineup vs. Osasuna
Head coach Xabi Alonso is expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation:
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Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
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Defense: Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Éder Militão, Trent Alexander-Arnold
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Midfield: Arda Güler, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni
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Attack: Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
Key storyline
The opener presents an opportunity for Real Madrid to assert dominance early, particularly with new arrivals like Kylian Mbappé set to make their La Liga debut. Meanwhile, Osasuna hopes to spoil Madrid’s party with a disciplined defensive performance.
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