Real Madrid faces Osasuna in LaLiga on Saturday at El Sadar, aiming for their ninth consecutive league victory.
Osasuna vs Real Madrid – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 21st February.
- Kick-off: 5:30pm BST.
- Venue: Estadio El Sadar, Pamplona.
Osasuna Team News
Osasuna will be without Iker Benito due to a cruciate ligament injury, which will keep him out for the remainder of the season. This loss reduces Lisci’s options on the wing.
Central defender Flavien (Enzo) Boyomo is also likely to miss the match with an ankle issue, affecting Osasuna’s defensive depth.
Lisci confirmed that Enzo “doesn’t make it” for this match, but Víctor Muñoz, Rubén García, and Iñigo will be available after managing minor muscle strains, while Jon Moncayola is fit for the game.
Ante Budimir is Osasuna’s main attacking player, having scored 11 league goals this season and 13 in total across competitions, helping the team pull away from the lower half of the table.
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid continues to be without Jude Bellingham, who is out with a hamstring injury and likely to return in April, limiting Arbeloa’s midfield options.
Centre-backs Eder Militao (tendon) and Dean Huijsen (muscle) are unavailable, along with Rodrygo, who is also sidelined with a hamstring issue, impacting both defense and offense.
Kylian Mbappe, who missed the win against Real Sociedad due to knee discomfort but was available for the bench, is expected to start and currently leads the LaLiga scoring chart with 23 goals.
Arbeloa emphasized the challenge of this match, noting that “they have gone two months without losing at home” and described Osasuna as “a team in excellent form,” highlighting the importance of securing three points at El Sadar.
Form
Osasuna
Osasuna enters Matchday 25 in 10th place with 30 points from 24 matches (8 wins, 6 draws, 10 defeats), five points away from European spots and safe from relegation worries.
Alessio Lisci’s team is in good form, remaining unbeaten in their last five LaLiga games with three wins and two draws, including a recent 0-0 draw against Elche.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid arrives in Pamplona as league leaders, with 60 points from 24 matches (19 wins, 3 draws, 2 defeats), sitting two points ahead of Barcelona and maintaining the best defense in the league. They come off a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad, with Vinícius Júnior scoring twice from the penalty spot, along with goals from Gonzalo García and Fede Valverde.
Predicted Lineups
Osasuna: Herrera; Rosier, Herrando, Catena, Galan; Torro, Moncayola; Ruben Garcia, V Munoz, Oroz; Budimir
Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Rudiger, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius
How to Watch Osasuna vs Real Madrid?
In the UK, Osasuna vs Real Madrid will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 2.
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