The day has arrived, neither Arda Güler nor Brahim Díaz, Xabi Alonso has decided: 'The starter...'

Real Madrid is about to start a new season in LaLiga, and the first official match for Los Blancos will be next August 19 against Osasuna. With the fans and the board eagerly awaiting, Xabi Alonso knows he can't afford to experiment in the league debut. Osasuna is a tough opponent, so Xabi will need to field a solid and competitive starting eleven from the very beginning.

Xabi Alonso's dilemma for the Real Madrid-Osasuna

With the arrival of new players, competition at Real Madrid has increased, and one of the most desired decisions is to see who will take the right wing in the attack. Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, and Rodrygo are the main candidates for that spot. However, it seems that Xabi Alonso has made a completely unexpected decision.

Even though Arda Güler has shown outstanding performance in the preseason, Xabi Alonso has other plans. Without Arda, Brahim Díaz could be the starter, but the truth is that he won't be the chosen one either. We're not talking about Rodrygo, who still needs to define his future in the coming weeks.

It turns out that, to everyone's surprise, Xabi Alonso isn't ruling out starting Franco Mastantuono. The Argentine, who has joined the club from River Plate, arrives with the reputation of a world star. His ability to adapt to Real Madrid's play style and his natural talent could be enough to earn him a spot in the starting eleven.

Franco Mastantuono set to be a starter at Real Madrid

Franco Mastantuono is a young player with great potential. His addition is a clear bet by Real Madrid on young talent and the club's future. Xabi Alonso, known for his trust in young talents, plans for him to be a starter from the very beginning.

This decision also reflects the coach's vision to integrate new signings immediately, without waiting for them to fully adapt. By lining up Franco Mastantuono, Xabi Alonso shows his trust in the player and in his ability to contribute from the very beginning.

Although Arda Güler and Brahim Díaz won't start as starters in the first LaLiga match, both players will remain key pieces in Xabi Alonso's system. Internal competition is healthy and necessary to keep the team's level. Both are expected to have opportunities to show their quality throughout the season, either as starters in other matches or as impact substitutes from the Merengue bench.