MADRID — Real Madrid will begin their 2025-26 La Liga campaign at home against Osasuna on August 20, 2025, at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 a.m. IST (9:00 p.m. CEST on August 19).
The match will mark the start of a new era for Real Madrid under their new manager, Xabi Alonso, who aims to lead the team back to the top of the league after finishing second to Barcelona last season. The team has made significant additions to their squad, including the high-profile signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, they will be missing some key players due to injury, including Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga, while Antonio Rudiger will be out with a red card suspension from the previous season.
Despite the absences, Real Madrid’s attack is expected to be formidable, with a star-studded lineup that includes Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, and Rodrygo. The team will be hoping to get off to a strong start and set the tone for the season.
Osasuna, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their ninth-place finish from last season. The team, which has largely remained unchanged, will likely adopt a defensive strategy to counter Real Madrid’s powerful attack, relying on key players like Ante Budimir and Aimar Oroz to create scoring opportunities.
Head-to-Head Real Madrid has a dominant historical record against Osasuna, winning 53 out of 86 matches played across all competitions. Osasuna has managed only 13 victories, with the last one coming in January 2011.
Match Details
- Match: Real Madrid vs. Osasuna, La Liga 2025-26
- Date: August 20, 2025
- Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (August 19, 9:00 p.m. CEST)
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain
Predicted Lineups
- Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois (GK), Éder Militão, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Deyverson Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, Fran García, Vinícius Jr., Kylian Mbappé, Gonzalo García
- Osasuna: Sergio Herrera, Alejandro Catena, Flavien Boyomo, Juan Cruz, Valentin Rosier, Lucas Torró, Jon Moncayola, Abel Bretones, Rubén García, Aimar Oroz, Ante Budimir