Osasuna vs Real Madrid

Osasuna host Real Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday 18 February with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT.

Osasuna are always up for a game against Real Madrid but they haven’t been in great form of late. Real Madrid know that there is no room for any more slip-ups if they are to have any chance of catching Barcelona. Osasuna host Real Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday 18 February with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. Jagoba Arrasate’s men are currently on a disappointing run of only one victory in their last eight in the league although they have progressed to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, where they will meet Athletic Club. El Sadar is known for being one of the more difficult away trips in Spain, although Getafe, Valencia, Barça and Atlético Madrid have all won in Pamplona this term. Osasuna have been one of LaLiga’s streakiest teams so far this season, having kicked off the campaign with four wins in their first five matches, immediately followed by just one win in six LaLiga games.

The confirmed Real Madrid starting XI is out As is always the case, Real Madrid have published their starting XI well ahead of kick off and its as fol.

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As expected, Rodrygo starts as Benzema's replacement in the center of the team's offensive line. Vinicius is back in the starting lineup having had a few days ...

[ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/0J9VgN?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D23369290%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dmanagingmadrid.com%5Bd%5DD) Vinicius is back in the starting lineup having had a few days rest this past week, given that he was suspended when Los Blancos faced Elche on Wednesday. Courtois is also back after recovering from the groin injury he picked up in Mallorca.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid LIVE: Follow all the action as Carlo Ancelotti's side aim to close the gap to LaLiga leaders Barcelona with visit to El Sadar Stadium.

They have a trip tp Liverpool to contend with on Tuesday, as their 2023 in the Champions League gets underway imminently. The official is trying to bring calm to the El Sadar Stadium. It's flagged for offside, but still promising from the hosts as they're spurred on by their fans. The referee's called a halt to the proceedings, but there's still action. The free kick amounts to nothing. High pressing game from the hosts works wonders again, and they get the ball. Three Osasuna names went into the book in the first half in Pamplona, while Vinicius Jr was cautioned for squaring up to an opponent. Still, very close to the opener for Real Madrid. Will he take off Vinicius Jr to protect him ahead of the Champions League? The ball over the top is too far for Vinicius Jr to chase, but the defender kicks it into him and it falls nicely. 62': That's the closest Osasuna have come to scoring! He tries to go around the keeper, but Osasuna's No.

Madrid look to close the gap with Barcelona with a victory against ninth-placed Osasuna.

Real Madrid next travel to England to face Liverpool in a repeat of last year's Champions League final on 21 February. Their torrid run could continue as they come up against Carlo Ancelotti, who has never been defeated by them. In Osasuna, they find the ideal opponent to build momentum for the rest of the campaign.