Mbappe declares after 'rescuing' Real Madrid, reveals what Xabi asked for

Real Madrid dominated possession and created chances but they had to work hard to get 3 points against Osasuna to start the new match.

Mbappe 'opened his account' in La Liga 2026/26 in Real Madrid's opening match. Photo: EFE

The turning point came six minutes into the second half, with Mbappe winning a penalty and converting it, scoring the only goal of the game, enough to give Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid a breather.

Mbappe "opened his account" in La Liga 2025/26 right from the opening match in the image of the number 10 shirt, as a beautiful answer to the "call" from Lamine Yamal, who also officially wore the number 10 shirt for Barca this season, scoring 1 goal and 1 assist in the 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Another positive is that Mbappe has stepped up when Real Madrid need him the most. The striker said after the match: “ It’s the first game of the season, so it’s important to start with a win at the Bernabeu.

We knew it would be difficult against Osasuna and were prepared for it, but in the first half Real Madrid didn't have much space, it wasn't until after the break that they found more.

Real Madrid took the lead early in the second half and controlled the game. We wanted a second goal but it didn’t happen. However, we won the game in the end. We are happy and optimistic but wanted more .”

The French star wanted to inherit the number 10 shirt from Luka Modric and Real Madrid gave it to him. Photo: RM

Mbappe revealed what Xabi Alonso asked him and his teammates to do in the opening match, which was to " control the ball better ", play " in the opponent's half " and make Osasuna exhausted.

“ Real Madrid have been training this way all week and have done well. There are things the team can improve on, because it was the first game. We have only just returned from the holidays but everything is positive. The team is improving .”

The 26-year-old striker also shared his feelings about scoring his first goal in Real Madrid's number 10 shirt: " Scoring with the number 10 shirt is very special.

It is an important shirt at Real Madrid, like the number 9 I wore. But the most important thing is to help the team both offensively and defensively. If we have a good spirit to help the team, we will win .

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