Osasuna vs Real Madrid Review
Real Madrid’s position at the top of the La Liga standings is in jeopardy after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Osasuna, who have now gone five league matches without a loss. Following their impressive comeback against Manchester City earlier in the week, Carlo Ancelotti decided to rest some key players in preparation for the upcoming second leg. They started the match positively, taking the lead in the 15th minute. After a period of possession, Federico Valverde surged down the right side and delivered a low cross that Kylian Mbappé finished with a first-time shot into the top of the net.
Determined to maintain their unbeaten streak, Osasuna nearly equalized around the 30-minute mark when Aimar Oroz received the ball in the box and fired a shot on goal, but Thibaut Courtois managed to deflect it around the post. Madrid faced a setback five minutes before halftime when Jude Bellingham received a straight red card, not for a foul but for what appeared to be dissent towards the referee, making things more challenging for Los Blancos for the rest of the match.
The home team came out strong in the second half and had a chance to level the score just before the hour mark. Ante Budimir reacted quickly to a rebound in the box, but after his follow-up shot, he was fouled by Eduardo Camavinga, a call that infuriated the Madrid players and bench, especially after recent refereeing controversies. Budimir recovered and successfully converted the penalty, bringing his team back on level terms. The closing minutes saw minimal chances at either goal as the match ended in a stalemate. Real Madrid still remain top of the table after the draw, while Osasuna has climbed to seventh place ahead of the remaining fixtures this weekend.
