Shabi Alonso has the difficult task of returning Real Madrid to the top. His team was brought down by PSG in the Club World Cup, but now they are expected to start the season in La Liga with a victory at home against a completely beatable opponent. Last season, Real won 16 out of their 19 home games. Antonio Rudiger is suspended, but one of the new additions is expected to start in defense alongside Huysen. Trent will play at right back, while Careras, who came from Benfica, will play on the left.
Osasuna is one of the teams capable of causing upsets. They narrowly missed out on a new Euro participation, finishing ninth last season. However, they only recorded two away wins last season, with most of their away games ending in draws. They struggled against the top three teams in La Liga, losing their visits without scoring a goal.
Prediction: Real win and over 1.5 goalsI don't believe we will see a surprise in this match. I think Alonso will start his La Liga adventure with a home victory. Osasuna should not be underestimated, but I also don't think there will be any surprises from the hosts.
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