Real Madrid Looks to Bounce Back Against Osasuna
Real Madrid is set to face Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, November 9, for the 13th matchday of La Liga. Coming off a disappointing 0-4 defeat against FC Barcelona and a 1-3 loss to AC Milan in the Champions League, the pressure is on manager Carlo Ancelotti to restore the team's honor. With Real currently sitting second in the league, a victory against Osasuna is crucial as they trail Barcelona by nine points, although they have a game in hand due to a postponement caused by flooding in Valencia.
Real Madrid plans to revert to a 4-3-3 formation for this match. Kylian Mbappé will lead the attack, supported by Vinicius Junior on the left and Rodrygo returning to the right wing. The midfield trio will consist of Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Eduardo Camavinga, who steps in for the injured Aurélien Tchouaméni. The defense remains largely the same as against Milan, with Lucas Vazquez, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, and Fran García, who replaces Ferland Mendy. Andriy Lunin will take over in goal due to Thibaut Courtois's injury.
Osasuna Aiming for Upset
Osasuna arrives at the Bernabeu in strong form, having secured two consecutive victories against Real Sociedad and Valladolid. Currently sitting fifth in the La Liga standings, they have the opportunity to climb further up the table with a win against the reigning European champions. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. local time and will be broadcast on BeIN Sports 3. As both teams prepare for a crucial encounter, fans can expect an intense battle as Real Madrid seeks redemption and Osasuna aims to capitalize on their momentum.
