Madrid was saved by a penalty kick, but I have to admit that it's not easy to adapt quickly when you have to combine the habits of old players with new players and the new style of coach Xabi. So, give them time to understand each other. Madrid fans out there are surely impatient to see their team play as expected.
They are not only being impatient, they are also being biased in their assessment of that game. They are quick to blame everyone including the coach but forgot the fact that Osasuna played a defensive game that make it difficult for Real Madrid to penetrate. Moreover, Alonso is testing and evaluating the effectiveness of his tactics and strategies in order to know where there's lapses. The only way to assess his tactics is through game playing and he'll definitely improve his tactics and correct all grey areas.
Things are just getting started and this is a completely different team compared to last season. What matters at the moment is the point and they secured it absolutely.