Real Madrid vs Osasuna 4-0
Real Madrid Bounces Back in Style with 4-0 Thrashing of Osasuna
Following consecutive home defeats at the hands of European opponents, the pressure was mounting on Carlo Ancelotti and his team to deliver a convincing victory. Anything less would have spelled disaster for the Italian tactician and his squad. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Ancelotti fielded a strong starting lineup, featuring the formidable front three of Rodrygo Goes, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Junior, supported by a midfield trio of Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Fede Valverde. Fran García slotted in at left-back, while Raúl Asencio, Brahim Díaz, and Dani Ceballos took their places on the bench.
From the onset, Real Madrid asserted their dominance, driven by the necessity to secure three points. The team’s early momentum yielded half-chances for Rodrygo and Mbappé, setting the tone for the match. The best opportunity before the opening goal arose when Rodrygo’s long-range shot was blocked, foreshadowing the breakthrough that was to come.
Vinícius Junior, arguably one of the world’s top players, made a compelling case for the next Ballon d’Or with a trademark goal. The Brazilian winger cut inside and clinically placed the ball into the bottom left corner, giving Real Madrid a deserved lead.
However, the team suffered a setback when Éder Militão was forced off due to injury, leaving Ancelotti with no choice but to introduce Raúl Asencio. Despite Asencio’s limitations as a defender, he showcased his ability on the ball by playing a pinpoint long pass to Jude Bellingham, who expertly lifted the ball over the goalkeeper to double Real Madrid’s advantage.
As the teams entered the halftime break, Real Madrid held a comfortable 2-0 lead, having dictated the pace of the game.
The second half witnessed no letup from the home team, as Vinícius Junior scored his second goal with another display of composure in front of goal. The Brazilian’s brace was not enough, though, as he went on to complete his hat-trick courtesy of an assist from Brahim Díaz.
With the scoreline reading 4-0 in their favor, Real Madrid eased off the gas, content with the resounding victory. Osasuna, on the other hand, seemed relieved to have avoided further humiliation, settling for a damage-limitation exercise.
Upon the final whistle, Real Madrid celebrated a triumphant return to winning ways, reasserting their dominance with an emphatic 4-0 demolition of Osasuna. This victory not only lifted the team’s spirits but also revitalized their momentum, silencing critics and reaffirming their status as title contenders.
