Real Madrid start their La Liga season with a 1-0 win over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos get their first three points of the new season, and a couple of players impressed under Xavi Alonso’s first game as manager in La Liga.
One of those players was Franco Mastantuono, who did not start the game but was subbed on in the 68th minute to replace Brahim Diaz. The 18-year-old Argentinian played as the right winger but was eager to get on the ball and create chances.
His 28-minute cameo impressed fans, and Mastantuono made history by playing his first game at Real Madrid in La Liga. Mister Chip from ESPN Deportes reports that Mastantuono became the third youngest foreign player to make his La Liga debut with Real Madrid.
Mastantuono turned 18 years old five days ago. Samuel Eto’o was the second youngest foreign player to debut for Real Madrid in the Spanish league when he was 17 years and 270 days old.
The youngest foreign player to make his La Liga debut for Real Madrid was Martin Odegaard, as the Norwegian midfielder was 16 years and 133 days old.
Franco Mastantuono’s debut vs Osasuna
Mastantuono was able to have a shot on target as he received the ball in the box and attempted a difficult shot that went straight to the Osasuna keeper Sergio Herrera.
He created one chance and had an 89% pass accuracy. Mastantuono also completed one dribble and had three touches in the opposition box.
Real Madrid’s next game will be against Real Oviedo at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere. Mastantuono is expected to get more minutes, especially after Xabi Alonso kept Rodrygo on the bench again. Alonso has identified Mastantuono, Diaz, and Rodrygo as his right wingers in the team.
