Osasuna welcome league leaders Real Madrid to the Estadio El Sadar looking to bounce back from their 2-0 loss to Girona in the last match.
Key Takeaways
- Osasuna lost to Girona in the last match
- Real Madrid are top of the league at the moment
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last 11 matches
In the last few games, Osasuna have put in some impressive performances, but now they face a tough challenge from Real Madrid. The league is still open and Madrid will try to close off the remaining fixtures.
Osasuna Form
Despite having an inconsistent season, Osasuna looks to be on the verge of finishing in the top half of the table. Their unbeaten run of four matches came to an end in the last match against Girona by a scoreline of 2-0. In the past two seasons, they have done well to become a mid-table side.
In the game, the team failed to generate any chances, demonstrating a lack of creativity. To give a tough fight to the league leaders, they need to regroup their defense. In spite of this, the team has demonstrated that it has all the tools it needs to overcome a top side once again. With their current position in 10th place, they must start delivering consistent results.
Real Madrid Form
With the team occupying first place in the league so far, Real Madrid are having an outstanding season. Carlo Ancelotti has done an outstanding job despite losing multiple key players to injuries. He has maintained a seven-point lead after defeating fellow title challengers Girona in what could be the title decider clash.
In the second half of the season, Los Blancos are facing a crucial Champions League quarterfinal clash. In addition to winning the Supercup, they have a great chance of winning the treble this season. Carlo Ancelotti also has the tools to have another successful season with Vinicius and Rodrygo back to their best.
Head-to-Head
There have been 22 encounters between Osasuna and Real Madrid before. Real Madrid has won 21 of the 22 games. Osasuna has only won on one occasion.
Team News
In this match, Osasuna will be without David Garcia, Ruben Pena, and Kike Borja, three of their key players.
Real Madrid will be without Eder Militao, Tribaut Courtois and David Alaba for longer periods of time following cruciate ligament injuries. Jude Bellingham is also suspended for this match.
Key Players
Against Real Madrid this weekend, Osasuna will look to the experience of Ante Budimir to provide the fight, as the Croatian international has been producing incredible performances for the club so far this season, scoring 14 goals and providing two assists.
Vinicius Jr will play a key role for Real Madrid in this match. He has scored 10 goals and laid on four assists for the team this season. A deadly partnership has been formed between him and fellow Brazilian Rodrygo, with the duo scoring for Los Blancos.
Final Thoughts
The league leaders will have to be at their best in this match as they have been the best team in the league so far. However, Real Madrid are the favorites as they have been the dominant side in these meetings over the years. Osasuna will have to be at their best against the championship leaders.