Real Madrid face Osasuna in LaLiga at El Sadar on Saturday, with Álvaro Arbeloa’s side looking to make it nine league wins in a row and keep their title charge on track.
The league leaders head to Pamplona on 60 points from 24 matches (19 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses), sitting two points ahead of Barcelona and boasting the strongest defensive record in the division.
Their confidence is high after a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad, in which Vinícius Júnior converted two penalties. Further goals from Gonzalo García and Fede Valverde secured top spot in the table.
Real Madrid team news
Arbeloa will again have to cope without Jude Bellingham, who is recovering from a hamstring injury and is not expected to return until April, removing one of Real Madrid’s main midfield goal threats.
At the back, Eder Militao (tendon) and Dean Huijsen (calf/muscle) are also sidelined, while Rodrygo’s hamstring issue means he is not available, reducing options both in central defence and in the forward line.
Kylian Mbappe, who missed the Real Sociedad win due to knee discomfort but was fit enough to be named among the substitutes, is expected to start here and leads the LaLiga scoring charts this season with 23 goals.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Rudiger, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 5:30pm BST on Saturday, 21st February.
How to watch Osasuna vs Real Madrid?
For fans in the United Kingdom, the Osasuna vs Real Madrid La Liga match will be shown live on Premier Sports 2 as part of LaLiga’s broadcast deal with Premier Sports and Disney+.
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