The La Liga clash between Osasuna and Real Madrid, scheduled for February 15, 2025, at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona, presents a compelling narrative of contrasting team dynamics and historical context. Currently, Real Madrid sits at the top of La Liga by a slender margin of one point. A victory against Osasuna would extend their lead to four points, a critical boost as they prepare for an upcoming Champions League clash with Manchester City . Manager Carlo Ancelotti remains optimistic despite recent setbacks in league performance, emphasizing the team's resilience following their recent success in European competition.
Carlo Ancelotti may have one eye on Wednesday's European action, however, with Madrid hosting the second leg of their Champions League play-off clash with Manchester City.
Osasuna know that Madrid are not invincible but will be hard pushed to avoid defeat on Saturday. They have won just one of their past five matches in all competitions and were thrashed 4-0 by Los Blancos in the reverse fixture in November.
Real Madrid drew 1-1 in their previous league game. This was at home at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu against Atlético Madrid. Los Merengues had the lion’s share of the ball recording 60% possession and nine shots on goal, while Kylian Mbappe was on the scoresheet.
Last time out, Real won 3-2 when visiting Manchester City in the Champions League.
Real have won five on the spin against Osasuna. In their last clash, hosts Real came out with a 4-0 victory at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The previous 10 H2H games have featured seven Real victories and three draws.
Osasuna possible starting lineup: Herrera; Areso, Herrando, Catena, Cruz; Ruben Garcia, Moncayola, Torro, Oroz, Zaragoza; Budimir
Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Valverde, Tchouameni, Asencio, Mendy; Camavinga, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe
Conversely, Osasuna enters this match struggling to find form; they have only secured one win in their last five outings and are facing injury challenges with key players absent. Historically, Real Madrid has dominated this fixture, remaining unbeaten against Osasuna in their last 22 encounters. This trend raises questions about Osasuna's ability to mount a serious challenge against a team that has consistently outperformed them. The absence of Enzo Boyomo due to suspension and Raul Garcia due to injury further compounds Osasuna’s difficulties as they attempt to regain competitive footing.
For fans eager to follow the action live online, several streaming options are available including ESPN+, fuboTV in the United States, Premier Sports Player in the UK, and TSN+ in Canada . As anticipation builds for this crucial fixture within La Liga’s title race framework, both teams will be keenly aware that every point counts toward their respective ambitions.
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