After two consecutive home defeats, Real Madrid desperately need to bounce back against Osasuna.

In his last two matches at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid conceded seven goals, scored one and collected no points. The reigning Spanish and European champions already have more defeats in 2024-25 (3) than they suffered all of last season (2).

The last chance for Carlo Ancelotti’s side to return to winning ways before the November international break will come against Osasuna. Normally Los Blancos would be heavy favourites, especially at home, but the visitors have something on their CV that no one else La Liga a—a victory against Barcelona.

Real Madrid will once again be deprived of Thibaut Courtois, Daniel Carvajal and David Alaba due to injury. Aurélien Tchouaméni is also sidelined after suffering a ankle injury against AC Milan. The good news for Ancelotti is that Rodrygo is fully fit and ready to join Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé at the top.

This is what Real Madrid’s eleven could look like against Vicente Moreno’s men, Saturday November 9.

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GK: Andrei Lunin— The Ukrainian international needs more help from his defense to avoid conceding multiple goals for the third consecutive match.

RB: Lucas Vazquez— The Spaniard continues to prove that it is impossible to replace Carvajal. Vázquez has not provided a solid defensive effort in the last three matches.

CB: Éder Militão—Militão must bounce back from a disappointing performance against AC Milan if Real Madrid are to record their first clean sheet in over a month.

CB: Antonio Rüdiger—The central defender must silence Ante Budimir, who is looking to score his third goal in as many matches.

CEO: Ferland Mendy—Mendy has yet to impress this season, but the Frenchman remains Ancelotti’s first choice on the left flank. Don’t be surprised, though, if the coach gives the nod to Fran García, who poses more of an offensive threat.

WC: Federico Valverde—Valverde suffered a minor problem that forced him off the pitch in midweek, but Ancelotti confirmed he was fit and available for Saturday’s affair. If the manager takes a more cautious approach, expect Luka Modrić to start in his place.

CM: Eduardo Camavinga—With Tchouaméni injured, the door is open for his French compatriot to start in the middle of the park.

CM: Jude Bellingham—Still looking for his first goal of the season, the England international has his last chance to find the net before the November international break.

AD: Rodrygo— Completely recovered from his thigh injury, Rodrygo should find himself again on the right wing as Ancelotti returns to a 4-3-3.

ST: Kylian Mbappé— Fresh out of being excluded from the French teamMbappé has everything to prove against Osasuna. The Frenchman has not found the net since October 19.

AG: Vinícius Júnior—The Brazilian will be looking to score his seventh goal in six matches in all competitions.

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