Real Madrid Set to Face Crucial Opening Five Fixtures in 2025-26 La Liga Campaign

Real Madrid aims to begin their 2025–26 La Liga season with a victory following their disappointing runner-up position in the previous campaign.

Real Madrid is enthusiastic about beginning a fresh chapter under Xabi Alonso's leadership. The world's most prestigious club was unable to retain their La Liga championship during Carlo Ancelotti's last season as manager, surrendering the Spanish title to arch-rivals Barcelona.

However, the challenges and setbacks of the previous season are now in the past for Los Blancos as they prepare for a new beginning under Alonso's guidance. Although Real Madrid struggled during the 2024–25 season, they concluded just four points behind Barcelona at the summit. With fresh management, promising new acquisitions, and developing young players, the Spanish powerhouse feels confident about their chances in the quest to reclaim the Spanish championship.

The complete fixture list for Real Madrid's 2025–26 La Liga matches has been officially announced, providing Alonso with nearly two months to ready his squad for their upcoming Spanish top-division campaign. The positive aspect for Los Blancos is their expected favoritism in all five opening encounters.

Examine Real Madrid's initial five matches in the forthcoming La Liga season.

Real Madrid's Opening Five Matches in 2025–26 La Liga

Real Madrid commence their 2025–26 La Liga campaign facing Osasuna. With approximately one month separating the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup and their season debut at Santiago Bernabéu, Alonso's squad must overcome exhaustion to defeat an Osasuna team that secured points against Los Blancos in the previous season.

Subsequently, Alonso's team travels to Carlos Tartiere Stadium to meet Real Oviedo. It seems unlikely that the recently promoted club will pose significant challenges to Real Madrid, though they will benefit from their home supporters' backing.

Seven days later, Real Madrid returns to the Spanish capital to confront Mallorca. Despite the visitors' 10th-place La Liga finish last season, they managed to challenge Los Blancos, securing a 1–1 stalemate last August and maintaining competitiveness in the return match until Jacobo Ramón scored a decisive 95th-minute goal.

A journey to Reale Arena follows for the La Liga second-place finishers. Real Sociedad will be determined to deliver a strong showing against Real Madrid, particularly since the club has achieved only one victory over the Spanish giants in their previous 13 encounters across all tournaments.

Real Madrid concludes their early fixture list against Espanyol. Alonso will aspire to guide his team to retribution against the Catalans, who defeated Los Blancos in what became a crucial turning point in the 2024–25 La Liga championship race.