Xabi Alonso surprisingly omitted new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid's starting lineup against Real Oviedo in their second La Liga match of the new season as veteran Spanish full-back Dani Carvajal returned to the lineup. Another new signing, Franco Mastantuono was handed his first start, while Rodrygo was slotted into the attack, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City.

Los Blancos may have won their first game of the season but the new coach has an awful lot of work to do at the Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid are reportedly warming to the idea of loaning Rodrygo to Tottenham, as Xabi Alonso does not have the player in his plans.

Kylian Mbappe's goal from the penalty spot fired Real Madrid to a win over Osasuna, with Xabi Alonso providing his thoughts on the Frenchman's display

Xabi Alonso has explained why he left Manchester City transfer target Rodrygo on the bench in Real Madrid's narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their La Liga opener on Tuesday evening. It was an underwhelming performance from Los Blancos, who edged the contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe penalty.