Real Madrid go dey chase win for their 2025-26 La Liga opener as dem travel go El Sadar Stadium to face Osasuna on Tuesday night. Los Blancos finished second last season, four points behind Barcelona, while Osasuna ended ninth with 52 points.
Match Preview
Osasuna last season record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 10 defeats. Los Rojillos dey aim top-half finish again, and a European push no dey impossible, but transfer window get as e be.
Only two new signings: Victor Munoz from Real Madrid and Valentin Rosier free transfer from Leganes. Notable exits: Jesus Areso to Athletic Bilbao, Pablo Ibanez, Ruben Pena, Unai Garcia.
Osasuna pre-season: 1 win from 5 friendlies, last victory against Mirandes.
Real Madrid pre-season: 4-0 win vs WSG Tirol (goals from Militao, Rodrygo, brace from Mbappe). Club World Cup ended in disappointment with 4-0 loss to PSG in semis. New arrivals: Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Franco Mastantuono.
Los Blancos need big season to beat Barcelona in La Liga and challenge for all trophies. Real haven’t lost to Osasuna in league since January 2011, last meeting Feb 2025 ended 1-1.
Team News
Real Madrid: Antonio Rudiger suspended. Jude Bellingham, Endrick injured. Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga doubtful.
Dani Ceballos fit feature if Valverde no fit. Possible La Liga debuts for Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Carreras, and Mastantuono. Rodrygo uncertain, Brahim Diaz could start alongside Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
Osasuna: Ruben Garcia, Iker Benito late fitness tests. Rosier likely start at right-back, Munoz may come off bench, Moi Gomez possible starter left. Ante Budimir continues upfront after 21 goals last season.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Guler, Tchouameni, Valverde; Brahim, Mbappe, Vinicius
Osasuna: Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones; Torro, Moncayola, Oroz; K Barja, Budimir, M Gomez
Prediction
Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna – Expect say first half go tight, but Los Blancos suppose use their quality claim all three points for this season opener.