It's certainly a shop-worn cliche in sports, but it's true: it's getting late, early. What that means, basically, is despite their being a lot of season left, time is running out towards achieving the aspired goals. For Real Madrid, they enter the weekend clash with Osasuna nine points behind arch-rivals FC Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table. While they do have a game … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
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Real Madrid Team News vs Osasuna: Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde
Real Madrid certainly had a season-long injury crisis last term, but they were able to overcome it. This season, well it remains to ultimately be seen, but thus far, they can't seem to rise above it all. Things have now gone from bad to worse for Real Madrid, as midfield maestro Aurelien Tchouameni will be sidelined for about a month with a sprained left ankle. Tchouameni … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Osasuna: Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
You already know the latest news surrounding FC Barcelona, the manager situation! This past weekend saw Xavi announce that he'll be stepping down at the end of the season. The visit from Osasuna tomorrow night will serve as the first match of the lame duck Xavi era. He will depart as a club legend, and despite the struggles this season, there is still glory that could yet be … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
Heading into the Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash versus Osasuna, FC Barcelona have plenty of issues to speak of. Maybe the biggest problems they have are in the final third, as scoring has been a big issue for the Blaugranes. Both Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix are at risk of losing their places in the first team, although, for what it's worth, we're picking them in our … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
Now that was what you call a "statement win" by Real Madrid, last time out in the league. Girona had been sitting in the penthouse of the Spanish top flight table, with Madrid in second place. However, Carlo Ancelotti's men throttled Girona 3-0, and returned to their place as the La Liga front-runners for this season. Last year's champions, arch-rivals FC Barcelona, are … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
Real Madrid vs Osasuna Team News: Alaba, Nacho, Gomez, Garcia
For the third straight match, Real Madrid will be waiting, up until close to kickoff, to see if David Alaba will play. It had been thought that he had fully healed from his groin injury, but alas, he missed out against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League and Girona in La Liga. The good news is that Los Blancos don't really have any more fresh availability concerns, other … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Osasuna Team News: Alaba, Nacho, Gomez, Garcia
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna
The summer transfer window was kind of a chaotic one for FC Barcelona, but it was certainly eventful, to say the least. Three major loan deals (two inbound, one outbound) were accomplished in the past 24-48 hours, but now it's time to shift the focus to on-the-pitch, as the Catalan Club will take on CA Osasuna on Sunday afternoon in La Liga. Let's take a look at who might be … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna