Real Madrid are gearing up for the first match of their 2025–26 La Liga campaign. Expectations are high under Xabi Alonso, especially with new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras all expected to get the nod at the Santiago Bernabéu in Tuesday’s clash.

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.

After turning 18, Franco Mastantuono officially joined Real Madrid and immediately drew comparisons with Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal. Both youngsters have already showcased goals, assists, and fearless dribbling,

According to an update shared by AS, it has been learned that Franco Mastantuono’s registration with Real Madrid Castilla should not be seen as an unusual or risky move. In fact, the outlet

En su presentación como jugador del Real Madrid, el juvenil delantero argentino Franco Mastantuono alabó el jueves la figura de Lionel Messi, ex del

The 2014 Champions League final, where Real Madrid conquered the much awaited La Decima, witnessed the last time a player born in Argentina featured for Los Blancos in an official match. That player was Ángel Di Maria, who was named man of the match as he and Madrid conquered European glory.

Franco Mastantuono was officially presented as a new Real Madrid player on Thursday which also happened to be his birthday and even the shirt number he will wear at the club officially came to light