MX23RW : Tuesday, November 5 14:02:28| >> :120:13544:13544:

Preview: Osasuna vs. Real Madrid

Preview: Osasuna vs. Real Madrid
© AP Photos
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's clash with Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday.

Real Madrid will be seeking their third win in a row in all competitions when they take on Osasuna away from home in La Liga on Saturday.

The defending Spanish champions have returned to form in the New Year, defeating Real Sociedad 4-3 at home in the league before dismissing Celta Vigo 4-0 in the Copa del Rey.

Last weekend's victory over the Basque club saw Madrid remain third in the table, five points behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and 16 points behind leaders Barcelona.

Jose Mourinho's side will be confident of winning in Pamplona on Saturday, as their opponents Osasuna are at the foot of the table with just 14 points from 18 matches.

However, Los Blancos will be without defender Sergio Ramos, who has been given a five-match ban for his sending-off and subsequent reaction against Celta on Wednesday.

Fellow centre-back Pepe is also out with injury, while full-back Marcelo is still recovering. However, Fabio Coentrao made a full return to training on Thursday and could start against Osasuna.

Iker Casillas will continue to start in goal for Madrid, as Antonio Adan is suspended.

Recent form

Osasuna: DWLDLL
Real Madrid: LWWDLW

Possible starting lineups

Osasuna: Fernandez; Bertran, Gonzalez, Flano, Damia; Punal, Oier; Cejudo, Martinez, Armenteros; Sola

Real Madrid: Casillas; Coentrao, Varane, Carvalho, Arbeloa; Khedira, Alonso; Callejon, Ozil, Ronaldo; Benzema

Sports Mole says: 0-4


ID:63328: cacheID:63328:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3815:

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


Restore Data
Share this article now:
Iker Casillas
Read Next:
Casillas to 'prove Mourinho wrong'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona12110140112933
2Real Madrid1173121111024
3Atletico MadridAtletico126511871123
4Villarreal116322019121
5Osasuna126331716121
6Athletic Bilbao125431812619
7Real BetisBetis125431210219
8Mallorca12534109118
9Rayo Vallecano114431210216
10Celta Vigo125161820-216
11Real Sociedad124351010015
12GironaGirona124351517-215
13Sevilla124351217-515
14AlavesAlaves124171419-513
15Leganes122551216-411
16Getafe12174810-210
17Espanyol123181122-1110
18Las PalmasLas Palmas122371321-89
19Real ValladolidValladolid12228924-158
20Valencia11146817-97


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!