Real Madrid are back in action in La Liga for the first time since being dismantled by Barcelona in the Clasico a couple of weeks ago.
Los Blancos were meant to play Valencia last weekend but that match was postponed due to the devastating floods in Spain.
On Saturday, they face an Osasuna side just three points behind them in the table.
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Real Madrid Recent Form
Madrid have suffered two humbling losses on the bounce as they followed their 4-0 defeat against Barcelona with a 3-1 home defeat versus Milan in the Champions League midweek. They have now suffered losses in two out of their four Champions League games.
Prior to the loss against Barca, Madrid were unbeaten in the league.
Real Madrid Injury News
Dani Carvajal and David Alaba are long-term absentees for Carlo Ancelotti, while Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo aren’t expected back until the middle of November.
Federico Valverde is a major doubt after coming off against Milan due to a back problem.
Last Real Madrid Lineup
Here’s how Real Madrid lined up against Milan.
Osasuna Recent Form
Osasuna have made a positive start to the season and are only not in the top four in La Liga due to having played more games.
They have won their last three matches in a row against Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid in La Liga and Chiclana in the Copa del Rey.
Osasuna Injury News
Osasuna head into this one with a clean bill of health.
Last Osasuna Lineup
Here’s how Osasuna lined up against Chiclana.
Real Madrid – Player To Watch
For better or worse, Kylian Mbappe was heavily involved in the action against Milan. He missed a few good chances and things just don’t seem to be clicking for him at the moment.
Osasuna – Player To Watch
Ante Budimir has been excellent for Osasuna this season with six goals in 10 starts in La Liga.
Real Madrid vs Osasuna – Prediction
Few things in football are certain but one that is certain is that Real Madrid always manage to somehow bounce back from a poor run of form, and expect that to be the case here even if Osasuna may prove a tough nut to crack.
Scoreline prediction – Real Madrid 3-1 Osasuna
Real Madrid vs Osasuna – Betting Tips
Real Madrid to Win and Both Teams to Score
– Osasuna have scored eight goals in their last three games
– In Real Madrid’s last three games, 15 goals have been scored
