This article was originally published on www.si.com as Real Madrid ‘Hatch Plan’ for Franco Mastantuono in La Liga Season Opener. Franco Mastantuono might have only been unveiled in Real Madrid City just a few days ago, but the 18-year-old is reportedly in line to make his debut in a white shirt against Osasuna.

MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

Real Madrid issued a statement on Tuesday opposing La Liga's plans to move Barcelona's match at Villarreal to the U.S. in December, arguing the decision would compromise the competitive integrity of Spain's top flight.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored 31 La Liga goals in the 2024-25 La Liga season, but did not register a goal against two teams.

FC Barcelona began their La Liga campaign with a 3-0 victory over nine-man Mallorca away at Estadi Son Moix on Saturday.The match had its fair share of controversial moments, especially in the first

The 2025-26 La Liga season is here, as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are fighting to retake the division crown from Barcelona.