Real Madrid began their league campaign of 2025-26 under Xabi Alonso with a 1–0 victory over Osasuna, built on a lot of possession rather than offensive precision.
The team occupied nine of the top ten positions in pass completion, led by Brahim Díaz at 100% and Aurélien Tchouaméni on 95.2%. Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras delivered the most progressive passes with 28 and 26, respectively, while both topped the progressive carries chart with 15 each. In total touches, Carreras registered 123 and Huijsen 114,
with Arda Güler the next closest on 92.
Possession was met with territorial dominance. Carreras led touches in the final third with 61, closely followed by Vinícius Júnior on 60 and Kylian Mbappé on 58. Mbappé attempted eight take-ons, topping the dribbling metric, while delivering two key passes — tied with Huijsen, Carreras, Güler, Vinícius, and Díaz.
In ball recoveries, Osasuna’s Valentin Rosier led the match with nine, but Éder Militão posted seven for Real Madrid to highlight defensive security. In xT gain, Huijsen recorded 1.755, ahead of Carreras on 1.003.
Huijsen produced a standout all-round display. The defender completed 93.8% of his passes, delivered 28 progressive passes, made 15 progressive carries, contributed two key passes, and generated a match-leading 1.755 xT gain. His 114 touches were second only to Carreras, while he ranked ninth for touches in the final third with 16, demonstrating his step-up contribution into advanced phases.
Carreras delivered an equally influential performance on the left. He led the entire match in total touches with 123 and touches in the final third with 61. The full-back ranked second in progressive passes with 26, joint-first in progressive carries with 15, and contributed two key passes. His ball-recovery figure of four placed him fifth overall for that metric.
Mbappé proved decisive in the match’s only goal and featured heavily in attacking actions. He attempted eight take-ons — the highest in the match — registered two key passes, made 11 progressive carries, completed 89.4% of his passes, and recorded 58 touches in the final third. His 71 total touches were the highest among Real Madrid’s attacking line, reflecting both involvement and availability across the forward zones.
