Xabi Alonso has praised the impact of Real Madrid 's latest arrival Franco Mastantuono ahead of the team's first away game of the season, at Real Oviedo on Sunday. Mastantuono, 18, played 22 minutes as a substitute in Madrid's LaLiga debut on Tuesday as they beat Osasuna 1-0, impressing the Santiago Bernabéu crowd.

Real Madrid 's arrival in Oviedo to play the second match of LaLiga sparked wild excitement among local fans. Franco Mastantuono, the team's latest signing and former River Plate player, was one of the most sought-after players by the fans waiting behind the barriers.

One of the players who has captivated Real Madrid fans, even before his signing was announced during the Club World Cup, is Franco Mastantuono. Real