Real Madrid face Osasuna on Matchday 24 of La Liga with a clear objective: to stay top of the table. With injuries in defence and a confident attacking line-up, Carlo Ancelotti has to juggle his squad in order to field a competitive side. Find out the Merengues’ likely line-up for this crucial match!
Real Madrid are facing an unprecedented defensive crisis. Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez, Antonio Rüdiger, Eder Militao and David Alaba are all absent. This situation has forced Tchouaméni to drop back into defence once again, alongside Asencio and Garcia. Valverde is expected to play on the right flank, a position he has filled in the past.
Kylian Mbappé, who has scored in the last two games, has no intention of giving up. The Frenchman, well supported by Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, wants to shine again to ensure victory for his side. As playmaker, Bellingham will play a key role in the Osasuna attack three days before the return leg against Manchester City in the Champions League play-off. In the first leg, Carlo Ancelotti’s men won 2-3 thanks to an injury-time goal from Jude Bellingham. With such a talented attack, Real Madrid have everything they need to break Osasuna’s deadlock and secure a comfortable victory.
Despite their mid-table position (9th), Osasuna are out to surprise Real Madrid in the same way as Espanyol Barcelona. Jagoba Arrasate’s side are hoping to snatch a result against the Madrid giants. Their plan? Play as a compact unit and take advantage of Real’s defensive lapses. Osasuna will have to cope without Flavien Boyomo (suspended) and Raul Garcia (injured), two absences that could weigh heavily against Los Merengues’ fiery attack.
Likely line-ups for Osasuna – Real Madrid
Likely Real Madrid XI: Courtois – Valverde, Tchouaméni, Asencio, Garcia – Modric, Camavinga, Bellingham – Vinicius Jr, Mbappé, Rodrygo
Osasuna probable XI: Herrera – Areso, Herrando, Catena, Cruz – Torro, Moncayola, Oroz – Ru. Garcia, Budimir, Zaragoza
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