Spanish champions Real Madrid will look to return to winning ways in La Liga when they visit El Sadar on Saturday to take on Osasuna.
📅 Match Date: February 15, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 9:00 PM
🏟 Venue: El Sadar
Team Preview
Osasuna’s Performance
Osasuna have been in solid form this season, currently sitting ninth in the table with 31 points from 23 matches. They are just four points behind sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano, keeping their hopes of securing a European spot alive.
In their most recent fixture, Osasuna played out a 1-1 draw against Mallorca, with Enzo Boyomo salvaging a point with a 94th-minute equalizer. They are unbeaten in their last four league matches, with one win and three draws.
Osasuna have struggled in recent meetings against Real Madrid, losing their last five encounters, including a 4-0 defeat at the Bernabeu earlier this season. However, they will take confidence from their strong home form, having defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in their last match at El Sadar.
Real Madrid’s Performance
Real Madrid enter this fixture fresh off a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, where Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic late winner. However, their La Liga form has dipped, having collected just one point from their last two matches—a 1-0 loss to Espanyol and a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby against Atletico.
Despite the recent stumbles, Los Blancos remain top of La Liga with 50 points from 23 games, holding a narrow lead over Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. With the title race intensifying, Carlo Ancelotti’s men know they cannot afford another slip-up.
Madrid have the second-best away record in La Liga this season, but they have only managed to win six of their 12 away fixtures. With key players missing in defense, they will need to be at their best to secure three points at El Sadar.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Osasuna have not beaten Real Madrid at home since 2011.
- Los Blancos have won their last five matches against Osasuna, including a 4-0 win in November 2023.
- Real Madrid have won 23 of their last 32 meetings against Osasuna (D7, L2).
- Osasuna have one of La Liga’s strongest home records, ranking fifth this season.
Team News
Osasuna will be without Raul Garcia (ankle injury), while Enzo Boyomo is suspended after picking up a yellow card against Mallorca. Jorge Herrando is expected to step in at the back.
For Real Madrid, defensive injuries remain a concern, with Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal all sidelined. Raul Asencio will likely partner Aurelien Tchouameni in central defense. Dani Ceballos is expected to continue in midfield, while Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Bellingham will lead the attack.
Predicted Lineups
Osasuna (4-5-1):
Herrera; Areso, Herrando, Catena, Cruz; Ruben Garcia, Moncayola, Torro, Oroz, Zaragoza; Budimir
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):
Courtois; Valverde, Tchouameni, Asencio, Mendy; Camavinga, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe
Match Prediction
Osasuna have been strong at home, and Real Madrid’s away struggles could make this a tight contest. However, with their quality in attack and the urgency to maintain their lead in the title race, Los Blancos should edge out a narrow win.
Prediction: Osasuna 1-2 Real Madrid
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
